Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0020 (As Published) · MCU25/0020

               3.     SITE DETAILS
               3.1. Site Description
               The subject site is located within the established Noosa Sound development, has a total land area
               of 621m2, is relatively flat land and has frontage to the Noosa River.
               3.2. Surrounding Land Uses
               Ravenwood Drive is characterised by low density residential development, predominantly
               comprising detached dwelling houses consistent with the intent of the Low Density Residential
               Zone. The street is located in close proximity to Noosa Parade, which supports a mix of low to
               medium density residential development, including both dwelling houses and multiple dwellings.
               4.     ASSESSMENT
               4.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •      State Planning Policy;
               •      South East Queensland Regional Plan;
               •      Planning Regulation 2017; and
               •      Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
               4.2. Noosa Plan 2020
               The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •      Low Density Residential Zone Code;
               •      Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
               •      Low Density Housing Code;
               •      Works Codes;
               •      Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code.

               The subject site is located in Noosa Heads Local Plan Area and is zoned Low Density Residential
               Zone. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use within the zone and is required to follow
               a code assessable application process.
               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:

                Criteria                  Planning Scheme              Proposal                      Complies


                Building height
                •    storeys              2 storeys max                2 storeys                        
                •    metres               8 metres                     8 metres                         

                Site cover                50% / 30% or                 Dwelling house GL - 249m2
                                                                       = 40%
                                          40% /40%
                                                                       Dwelling house upper floor
                                                                       – 219m² = 35%
                                                                       Ground level Dwelling and
                                                                                                        X
                                                                       basement > 50%

                Gross floor area          500m² max                    461m²                            


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