Statement to NSC · MCU20/0026

       d) preserve the amenity of surrounding land, including existing sunlight to neighbouring
       properties; and

       The proposed dwelling steps down the site and has been designed to maximise ocean views
       on site whilst maintaining privacy for the occupants. Recessed side windows and timber
       screens have been utilized to minimize overlooking to and from adjoining properties with the
       focus of the building is eastward to the ocean.


       e) respect the scale of the dune and coastal vegetation.

       The proposed dwelling is consistent with the character of the area and provides an articulated
       building form that follows the slope of the site.


Site Cover

The Noosa Plan details a site cover of 35 % for development in the Attached Housing zone. The
proposed dwelling complies with site cover requirements proposing 34.9%.


Steep Slopes and Landslide hazard areas

A Geotechnical reports currently being prepared for the proposed dwelling.


Materials and Finishes – Eastern Beaches

The Detached House Code indicates materials and finishes where the building does not comply with
aspects of the Code.

       O14 Where development does not comply with the built form acceptable solutions S1.1-
        a) buildings and other structures use materials and finishes that complement the beachside
        character and integrate with the surrounding natural landscape and skyline vegetation; and
        b)views of building or structures from the beach are framed or filtered through vegetation

The applicant has provided plans that detail a colour palette and materials for the building.


4.2 Overlay Codes

The site is mapped as being located in a Coastal Protection Area. A review of the proposal against the
Natural Resources Overlay Code is detailed below:

 Specific Outcome               Probable Solution            Proposal                                         Complies
 13.49         Coastal
 Protection Area
 O18 The siting and design      S18.1 A mix of native        The proposal provides a landscaped setback of    
 of      development     and    landscaping,    such    as   5 metres to the seaward boundary that is to be
 materials used within the      ground covers, shrubs and    densely landscaped.
 Coastal Protection Area, as    trees, is provided for a
 identified on the Natural      width of 5m from the
 Resources Overlay Maps,        seaward or rear boundary
 do not cause any significant   of the site to provide
 adverse impacts on the         adequate         landscape
 coastal resources of the       buffering to protect the
 location nor interrupt the     coastal dune system.
 natural cycles of erosion
 and accretion of foreshore
 areas and beaches.

 And

 O19 Buildings, structures      S19.1A mix of native         Proposal able to comply.                         
 and works within the           landscaping,   such    as
 Coastal Protection Area that   ground covers, shrubs and
 are visible from the beach—    trees, is provided for a
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