Appendix G - Code Responses

                                       COASTAL COMMUNITIES LOCAL PLAN CODE
Performance Outcomes                      Acceptable outcomes                         Applicant’s comments
Development in the Coastal Communities Local Plan Area Generally (All zones)
                                          Sunshine Beach, between Douglas Street      The proposed development incorporates
                                          and Bryan Street, incorporate architectural architectural and landscape treatments that
                                          and landscape treatments which complement will positivity enhance the existing
                                          and enhance the existing streetscape and    streetscape and proposed streetscape
                                          any proposed streetscape works in the area. works in the Sunshine Beach area.

PO4                                             AO4                                             Not applicable
The visual amenity surrounding major roads      Development adjacent to David Low Way
and entry roads including David Low Way and     and Eenie Creek Road incorporates
Eenie Creek Road is protected and enhanced.     landscaping that complements the natural
                                                species occurring in the local area, protects
                                                existing vegetation within the road
                                                reserve and incorporates design elements
                                                that add visual interest to the streetscape.
PO5                                             AO5                                             Complies
Development retains and enhances key            Development retains and enhances existing       The site does not contain any existing
landscape elements including existing           mature trees and                                mature trees or character vegetation worthy
character trees and areas of                    character vegetation contributing to the        of retention. One tree exists towards the
significant vegetation contributing to the      vegetated backdrop and streetscape              rear of the site although it is not considered
setting and character of the local plan area.   character of the local plan area including:     significant/ native or visually appealing.
                                                         1. areas of remnant coastal heath
                                                              and paperbark;
                                                         2. native vegetation adjacent to
                                                              the foreshore and wetlands
                                                              within the local plan area; and
                                                         3. other gateway and
                                                              character vegetation;
                                                or Peregian Beach where the above are
                                                identified in Figure 7.2.6.4 (Peregian Beach
                                                Framework and Character Plan)
PO6                                             AO6.1                                           Not applicable
Development retains and enhances key            Development enhances and does not intrude       The development does not intrude upon
landscape elements including significant        upon important sightlines to exposed parts of   important sight lines or views.