Planning & Environment Court Appeal No. 2697 Of 2025 – Application For A Material Change Of Use For A Dwelling House 4 Arakoon Crescent, Sunshine Beach · Attachment 3 - Officer'S Original Report

                   e.     allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at
                          ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor living;
                   f.     be consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape; and
                   g.     protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
                          national parks, waterways and wetlands.

               A review of this performance outcome has been undertaken, and it is considered that the proposed
               front setback could be supported as a performance-based solution. This setback is generally
               consistent with the prevailing built form and established front setbacks on the eastern side of
               Arakoon Crescent. In this context, the proposed setback could not be included as a reason for
               refusal for this application.
               Site cover
               Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

                   AO8.1
                   Site cover of all buildings and structures on site does not exceed:
                   a.     for a single storey building – 50%;
                   b.     for a building of 2 storeys –
                   c.     50% for one of the storeys; and
                   d.     30% for the other storey; or
                   e.     40% for both storeys.
                   f.     Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-9A

               The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 of the Low Density Residential
               Zone Code on the basis that the site cover exceeds 40% from a bird’s eye view.
               The proposed development is therefore required to comply with the corresponding Performance
               Outcome PO8 of this code, which states:

                   PO8
                   Development:
                   a.     is of a scale compatible with surrounding development and the particular circumstances
                          of the site;
                   b.     has a low site impact to maximise the opportunity to retain site characteristics, such as
                          native vegetation and natural landforms;
                   c.     allows the opportunity to provide soft landscaping between buildings;
                   d.     does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
                          vicinity of the site.

               The resulting building bulk does not meet Performance Outcome PO8 on the basis that:
               •         It is not of a scale that is compatible with surrounding development and the particular
                         circumstances of the site.
               •         Results in a site impact that does not maximise the opportunity to retain site characteristics,
                         such as native vegetation and natural landforms;
               •         It limits allows the opportunity to provide soft landscaping between buildings;
               •         It will present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
                         vicinity of the site.



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Version: 6, Version Date: 27/08/2025