Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0099 - As Published · MCU25/0099

                                   (i)    for uses involving towers or tanks, a distance at least equal to the height of
                                          the structure;
                                   (ii)   otherwise 10 metres from any boundary.
               AND
                              (c) a distance greater the riparian buffer area shown on Biodiversity, Waterways and
                                  Wetlands Overlay maps.
                              (d) 100 metres from the level of Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in tidal areas (and to
                                  incorporate natural vegetation and other buffer elements)
                              (e) 50 metres from freshwater habitats (and to incorporate natural vegetation and other
                                  buffer elements)
               The proposal does not adopt the 3m side boundary setback offered within acceptable outcome
               AO19.1 of the Community Facilities Zone Code. Despite not adopting the acceptable outcome
               AO19.1 of the Community Facilities Zone Code, the proposal satisfies the performance outcome
               PO19 for the following reasons:
               PO19           Buildings and other structures:
                              (a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and
                                  acoustic amenity of adjoining and nearby properties;
                              (b) allow space for required vehicle parking;
                              (c) preserve existing vegetation to buffer the building;
                              (d) allow for landscaping between buildings;
                              (e) avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and
                                  using appropriate techniques to provide visual relief; and
                              (f) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system
                                  and other watercourses where relevant.
               Assessment
                    (a) The proposal seeks to adopt a 2m setback in lieu of 3m to the southeastern side boundary
                        however provides a landscaping buffer to preserve the acoustic amenity of adjoining
                        neighbours within Seacove Court.
                    (b) The development is subject to a Master Plan (MCU23/0096) and provides parking in excess
                        of the requirements.
                    (c) The proposal seeks to establish a 2m landscape buffer to the southeastern side boundary
                        and adequately buffers the development.
                    (d) As included above, the proposal allows a 2m wide landscaping buffer to the side boundary
                        which softens the visual appearance of the sheds to Seacove Court.
                    (e) The proposal avoids presenting large continuous walls to side boundary setbacks by
                        providing adequate landscape buffering to neighbouring properties.
                    (f) The development is not located within proximity to the Noosa River System.
               The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO19 of the Community Facilities Zone Code.
               Acoustic Fencing
               Acceptable Outcome AO29 of the Community Facilities Zone Code states:
               AO29           Where adjoining land in a residential zone or a sensitive land use:
                              (a) a minimum 1.8 metre high solid acoustic screen fence and a 2 metre wide
                                  landscape strip is provided along the full length of all common site boundaries; and
                              (b) intrusive or noise generating outdoor activities are located and orientated away
                                  from sensitive land uses.
               The proposal seeks to establish a 2.4m high acoustic fence along the length of the northeastern
               property boundary adjoining established residential development and does not provide a 2 metre
               wide landscape strip along the full length of all common boundaries. The proposal does not adopt
               the acceptable outcome AO29 of the Community Facilities Zone Code and thus requires
               assessment against the performance outcome PO29:

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Version: 8, Version Date: 17/11/2025