2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                          12 APRIL 2022


f)    be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and
g)    protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such
      as national parks, waterways and wetlands.
There is a mix of setbacks in the street, but the average of existing setbacks are those of the
existing building. It is noted that the existing setback is consistent with the neighbouring duplex at
20 Kingfisher Drive on the southern side and setbacks of properties along Kingfisher Drive north
of the site.
The building is proposed to increase in size and intrude further into the front setback which will
appear bulky when viewed from Kingfisher Drive and Brolga Place. The deck extension and
roofline will result in a building further forward of the neighbouring duplex’s upper floor which will
be imposing to Kingfisher Drive and the corner of Brolga Place.
Site cover and Plot ratio
Table 1 below details the proposal and what was permitted under the scheme at the time of the
approval and the Noosa Plan 2020 gross floor area and site cover requirements.

 Site area         Existing   Proposal      1973           Complies    Noosa Plan 2020        Complies
 497m2                                      Planning
                                            Scheme
 Gross Floor       0.42:1     0.44:1        n/a            n/a         0.4:1 (198.8m2)        x
 Area/Plot ratio              (222m2)


 Site Cover        37.6%      46%           40%            x           40%                    x
                               Table 1 – GFA and site cover requirements

Overall outcome 6.3.2.2 (c) of the Medium Density Residential zone code seeks that
Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential neighbourhoods by
maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings and landscaping that enhance the
streetscape.
The following Performance outcomes are relevant to this assessment as follows.
PO9 Development:
(a) is of scale compatible with surrounding development and the particular circumstances of the
    site; and
(b) does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
    vicinity of the site.
PO10 Site cover of development:
(a) does not exceed 40% of the site area; or
(b) for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of at least 3 small dwellings to
    one other dwelling, does not exceed 45% of the site area.
PO11 Plot ratio of development:
(a) does not exceed 0.4:1; or
(b) for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of at least 3 small dwellings to
    one other dwelling, does not exceed 0.5:1.

PO14 Streetscape
Development:
a) contributes positively to the locality;
b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating articulation and individual design
   elements that add visual interest to the development;
c) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the surrounding
   properties;
d) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties through the impact on

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