Dual Occupancy 55 Planning Report

a minimum of 75% of eaves to the perimeter. The proposal is considered to comply with PO19 of the
Medium Density Residential Zone Code as the overall design complements the character of
Tewantin with gable ends, avoids parapets and box profiles and provides excellent privacy to the
residents with no overlooking opportunities. As a whole the development contributes positively to
the Tewantin character and Doonella street.

Symmetrical design

Acceptable Outcome AO14.1 Medium Density Residential Code indicates the highlighting of
individual dwellings, staggering of dwellings, varying roof form and an asymmetrical presentation to
the street.

Acceptable Outcome AO7.2 , AO7.3 and AO7.4 of the Tewantin Local Plan Code indicate the use of
simple traditional roof forms which is visible from the street, is suited to the subtropical climate, uses
lightweight materials and open verandas.

The proposal meets the relevant provisions of both the Medium Density Residential Code and the
Tewantin Local Plan Code.

While the design is symmetrical, it is essential to look at the whole building design as the architect
has provided an interesting sustainable building which reflects the character of Tewantin. The
lightweight design is a modern twist on, but does not mimic the old boathouses which were once
seen around the Noosa River. The architects offers the following comments on the link between
traditional vernacular and the proposal.

The elements such as the front verandah, timber battens, exposed structure and large windows
have been included in the design to pay respect to vernacular design.

The gable is iconic when it comes to Queensland architecture and is used in graphic form on this
development with repetition to provide strength in the overall proposal. We hope this will create a
very identifiable development in the area. The building as a whole is a modern iteration of a
Queenslander incorporating design cues such as form, lightweight appearance, providing good
depth and shadow, is textural, and providing good connection between inside and outside. The
design is very permeable and will provide interesting shadows throughout the day. All of this will help
to provide an interesting presentation to the street.

While the development is symmetrical, looked at as a whole, the proposal presents elements of the
traditional building form (Colonial federation) which will sit comfortably within Doonella Street. See
Figure 9 below




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