Town Planning Assessment Report

c) allow space for required vehicle parking; d) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the
   proposed building;
e) allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings;
f) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street;
g) avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and using appropriate
   techniques to provide visual relief; and
h) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system and other
   watercourses.

At the ground level the proposed development provides a minimum side setback of
0.978m to the open carport structure and 1.57m to the habitable room walls. To the
upper level, a minimum setback of 2.77m has been provided.

The non-complying elements of the side setbacks relate to a small portion of the
bedroom 1 walls that are above 3.14m in height and a small portion of bedroom 2
walls that are above 5.5m in height. These minor encroachments will not impact on
the visual or acoustic amenity of the adjoining neighbours in accordance with
Specific Outcome O9 of the code. The proposal also offers a well articulated
building design that allows sufficient space for dense landscaping to be provided to
further soften the built form.

It is further noted that the proposed setbacks are fully compliant with the setback
provisions for a dual occupancy in a semi-attached housing zone. The proposed
duplex does not offer any greater impacts to the adjoining residents in this regard
and is within a higher density zoning.

7.      CONCLUSION

This report has identified that the proposed development complies with the relevant
provisions of The Noosa Plan and does not raise any significant issues that cannot be
addressed by reasonable and relevant conditions. The proposal also offers a well
articulated building design that contributes to the riverside character of Noosaville.

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the
issues that are to be considered by the Noosa Council. Should you have any
questions in relation to the proposal, or any aspect of the development, please do
not hesitate to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email
[email protected]

Yours sincerely,




Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan., M.P.I.A.




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