Notice of Submission to Noosa Council (30 August 2022) · MCU21/0201

A setback of less than 2 & average 4 metres for the second storey and 7 metres for the third
storey to the front boundary to Hastings Street is not supported by Council.
Information Required
2.     Provided amended plans showing the third storey setback 7 metres from the front
       boundary to Hastings Street.
Issue – Design
The Noosa Local Plan Code require development adjacent to primary streetscape areas (as
identified in the Hastings Street Strategic Framework and Character Plan) to provide for
development that facilitates streetscape improvements and complement existing or proposed
streetscape in the local area. Acceptable Outcome AO7.5 of the Noosa Heads Local Plan
Code states that design can be achieved through the following:
     (a) Incorporate articulated roof forms which are visible from the street;
     (b) Incorporate a mix of lightweight and textured external building materials or materials
         that reflect the natural environment such as timber and rock face;
     (c) Provide variation through articulation, texture and detailing;
     (d) Incorporate verandahs, open balconies or shaded patios for outdoor living, with open,
         transparent or semi-open balustrades;
     (e) Use understated colour schemes and low-reflective roofing and cladding materials
The proposal does not comply with (a), (b) and (c). Nor does it comply with AO3.2 and
corresponding Performance outcome PO3 where development is to contribute to the
establishment of attractive streetscapes to enhance the character of Noosa Heads. Please
note that appropriate building setback will assist in the regard. Refer to Item 2 of this
Information request.
Moreover, the Overall Outcome (h) requires that development is of a high design quality,
incorporating low rise contemporary sub-tropical building and landscape design that
emphasises the casual outdoor lifestyle.
The proposed design present as substantial bulk to Hastings Street and does not comprise a
sub-tropical design and therefore does not comply with these outcomes of the Noosa Heads
Local Plan Code.
Further, the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code seeks:
AO14.8 - Subtle changes in colours, textures and materials are used to break up the building
facades and complement the natural environment.
PO14 - Development: has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the
streetscape or the surrounding properties;
PO 15 – Development with frontage to Hastings Street presents a particularly high quality
streetscape with design elements and building forms that contribute to the creation of an
attractive, contemporary coastal built form that defines rather than dominates, the street and
public spaces;
It is noted that the design does not comprise colours, textures and materials which
complement the natural environment and therefore does not contribute to the creation of an
attractive, contemporary coastal built form that defines rather than dominates, the street and
public spaces.
The current design is not supported.
Information Required
3.     Provide amended plans which show compliance with the following provisions in the
       planning scheme:




                                                                                       Page 2 of 3