Planning Report

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Site cover                                             The proposal allows for each lot to contain a
O9 The site cover of buildings and other roofed        detached house that has a site cover that is
structures—                                            less than 50% and is compatible with
a) is of a scale that is compatible with surrounding   surrounding development.
development;
b) does not present an appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site;
c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation
and allows for soft landscaping between buildings;
d) allows for adequate area at ground level for
outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes drying
and other site facilities; and
e) facilitates on-site stormwater management and
vehicular access.


Alternative provision to QDC Parts MP1.1 and
MP1.2, P3


Gross floor area - Noosa North Shore Locality,         Not applicable
Rural Settlement Zone
          O10 The gross floor area of buildings and
structures–
a) has a low site impact to maximise the
opportunity to retain natural site characteristics,
such as native vegetation and natural landforms;
b) allows the opportunity to provide for soft
landscaping that uses vegetation of local origin;
c) is of a scale that is compatible with surrounding
development; and
d) does not present an appearance of excessive
bulk and overdevelopment when viewed from
adjoining and adjacent properties, any waterways
or the street.


Gross floor area - Noosa Heads Locality,               Not applicable
Detached House Zone, 6-14 Park Road Noosa
Heads
O11 The gross floor area and bulk and scale of
buildings and other roofed structures-–
a) has a low site impact to maximise the
opportunity to retain natural site characteristics
such as native vegetation and natural landforms;
and
b) maintains the safety of people and property from
the risk of landslide and bushfire.




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