Development Assessment Report

PROJECT URBAN – 22336                                                                  October 2022




4.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
As mentioned previously, the application seeks approval to establish a Dual Occupancy on the
subject site and undertake the associated operational works (earthworks, driveway, stormwater
and landscaping) . The proposed development, which will be undertaken in accordance with the
accompanying documents is described in more detail below.

BUILT FORM

As shown on the Proposal Plans provided in Attachment 1, the proposed development
comprises two detached dwelling units. The southern unit is the existing single storey residence,
which is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling. The second dwelling unit is proposed at the rear
of the existing dwelling and is a two-storey, three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, with car parking
underneath the dwelling at ground level. All living spaces in the new dwelling units are contained
on the upper level. The combined site coverage of the development is 30.1% and the maximum
height for the proposed dwelling unit is 7.29m above natural ground level. The development
retains a low-rise built form and uses lightweight materials, including timber finishes,
characteristic of the Sunrise Beach local area.

The Proposal Plans show that the proposed dwelling will have a minimum setback of 6m to
Ventura Street and 2m to both side boundaries. As no alterations are proposed to the existing
dwelling its setback to the property boundaries will not change.

ACCESS AND PARKING

The proposed layout includes two driveways. The existing dwelling will continue to use the
current driveway from Orealla Crescent and a new driveway from Ventura Street is proposed to
serve the new dwelling.

The existing dwelling includes space for one car to be parked on the driveway and the second
dwelling proposes two covered car spaces. The Engineering Plans illustrate that the proposed
driveway will be designed in accordance with Council standards.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

The proposal plans show that both dwellings have private open space directly accessible from
their living areas.

The existing dwelling has a private open space area of at least 58m2 at the rear of the property
which is accessed from a sliding door from the living room. There is also a substantial area of
private open space on the southern side of the property.

The living area in the new dwelling is provided on the upper level and has direct access to a deck
at the front of the property which has an area of 42.79m2. This deck is generally 3.66m deep but
its depth reduces to 2.36m adjacent to the entry stairs.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping treatments to soften the built form of the proposed development are provided in
accordance with the Landscape Plans provided in Attachment 3. 70% of the site is to be
landscaped, with 12.5% (92m2) dedicated to private open space. The landscaping includes a mix
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Material Change of Use & Operational Works – Dual Occupancy
14 Orealla Crescent, Sunrise Beach, QLD