631_IPS Planning Report · MCU23/0030

IPS REF: 631



 Overlay                                               Applicant Response
                                                       The proposed building pads are not subject to
                                                       inundation by current or future floods events.
                                                       Proposed finished floor levels will be adopted
                                                       with the minimum required freeboard to flood
                                                       events in accordance with the QUDM and Council
                                                       Development Codes. For further details please
                                                       refer to the Engineering Report included at
                                                       Attachment 3.




Assessment – The proposed development is considered appropriate for the subject site as a site responsive
design has been developed in accordance with technical reports.

4.1.6   Development Codes

There are a number of planning scheme codes triggered for the assessment of this application. A general
summation of how the proposal complies with the key outcomes of the relevant codes is discussed below.

    a) Noosa Heads Local Plan Code – The proposed dwelling is located within the Noosa Heads Local
       Plan Area within Peregian Beach. The proposed development is appropriately designed and sited
       to complement and integrate with the coastal landscape. The proposed dwelling utilises light
       weight material of neutral tones to complement the surrounds and to provide a high level of
       amenity. The design of the premise ensures that verandas and open space are orientated towards
       the Noosa River. The dwelling will provide a high level of amenity to the future residents and the
       surrounding area.

    b) Low Density Zone Code – The proposed dwelling is located within the Low-density zone of the
       Noosa Plan 2020. The proposed dwelling is consistent with this zone code and furthers its intent
       by affording a low-density dwelling house of a character and scale that will integrate into the
       existing neighbourhood character in a positive way. The proposed dwelling will positively
       influence on the existing streetscape, and complement the adjoining open space and Noosa River.

    c) Low Density Housing Code – The proposed dwelling is designed in a manner to appropriately
       achieve a high level of amenity to both future residents, adjoining properties and to integrate in a
       positive manner with the character and streetscape of the locality. The proposed dwelling is
       setback from the western boundary to ensure the amenity and privacy of the neighbouring
       residential premise is retained. The proposed dwelling is within the urban boundary and will be
       afforded all necessary urban infrastructure. The proposal is designed to provide a vehicle




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