Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 6 Zones \ 6.8 Other Zones Category \ 6.8.1 Community Facilities Zone Code




                                                                                                                     courtyard will improve the functionality and amenity
                                                                                                                     of the site for residents of the Rooming
                                                                                                                     Accommodation.
 PO23                                                      No acceptable outcome provided                            Complies.
 Streetscape treatments are provided to enhance the
 character and amenity of the street, particularly along                                                             The proposal will maintain the existing frontage
 major roads.                                                                                                        presentation to Eumundi Noosa Road and Headland
                                                                                                                     Drive. The proposed residential use will be less
                                                                                                                     intensive than the previous child care centre and will
                                                                                                                     not adversely affect the character or amenity of the
                                                                                                                     streetscape.
 PO24                                                      AO24.1                                                    Complies.
 Buildings and other structures present a high level of    Buildings incorporate horizontal and vertical
 architectural merit with building elements and forms      articulation.                                             The existing building is already articulated and of a
 that:                                                     AO24.2                                                    low-rise scale. No significant extensions are
 (a) are consistent with the bulk and scale of             Elevations are no longer than 15 metres without           proposed and the conversion will not increase
       buildings on adjoining and nearby land;             articulation of at least 0.75 metres and present subtle   facade length, visual bulk or building dominance.
 (b) break down the facade into finer scaled               changes in textures and materials to break up building    The proposed landscaped courtyard will assist in
       components;                                         facades.                                                  softening the built form.
 (c) provide strong visual relationships to the            AO24.3
       landscape, natural features and                     Buildings incorporate:
 (d) recreation areas in the vicinity;                     (a) variations in plan shape, such as steps,
 (e) create a pedestrian scale with visual interest;             recesses, projections or splays;
 (f) present subtle changes in colours, textures and       (b) variations in the vertical profile, with steps or
       materials to break up the building facades;               slopes at different levels;
 (g) integrate signage with the building design;           (c) variations in the treatment and patterning of
 (h) integrate landscaping into the building design              windows, sun protection and shading devices, or
       and car parking areas;                                    other elements of a façade treatment at a finer
 (i)   is well articulated with strong horizontal and            scale than the overall building structure;
       vertical design elements providing an interesting   (d) balconies, verandas or terraces; and
       streetscape; and                                    (e) planting, particularly on podiums, terraces, and
 (j)   complement landform changes and landscape                 low level roof decks or incorporate other
       features.                                                 landscape elements such as green walls.
 PO25                                                      No acceptable outcome provided                            Complies.
 Buildings and other structures present a high quality
 streetscape with design elements and building forms                                                                 The site is a corner allotment and the existing
 that:                                                                                                               building addresses the surrounding streets in a low-


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