Noosa Plan Code Assessment

landscaping and creates attractive and
functional buildings, streets and places.
PO23                                                                              Complies
Streetscape treatments are provided to No acceptable outcome provided
enhance the character and amenity of
the street, particularly along major
roads.
PO24                                      AO24.1                                  Complies
Buildings and other structures present Buildings incorporate horizontal and
a high level of architectural merit with vertical articulation.
building elements and forms that:
 (a)   are consistent with the            AO24.2                                  Complies
       bulk and scale of                  Elevations are no longer than 15 metres
       buildings on adjoining             without articulation of at least 0.75
       and nearby land;                   metres and present subtle changes in
                                          textures and materials to break up
 (b)   break down the facade into         building facades.
       finer scaled components;

(c)    provide strong visual               AO24.3                                    Complies
       relationships to the                Buildings incorporate:
       landscape, natural                  (a)    variations in plan shape, such
       features and                               as steps, recesses, projections
                                                  or splays;
(d)    recreation areas in the vicinity;
                                           (b)    variations in the vertical
(e)    create a pedestrian scale with             profile, with steps or slopes at
       visual interest;                           different levels;

(f)    present subtle changes in           (c)    variations in the treatment
       colours, textures and                      and patterning of windows,
       materials to break up the                  sun protection and shading
       building facades;                          devices, or other elements of
                                                  a façade treatment at a finer
(g)    integrate signage with the                 scale than the overall building
       building design;                           structure;

(h)    integrate landscaping               (d)    balconies, verandas or
       into the building design                   terraces; and
       and car parking areas;
                                           (e)    planting, particularly on
(i)    is well articulated with strong            podiums, terraces, and low
       horizontal and vertical design             level roof decks or
       elements providing an                      incorporate other landscape
       interesting streetscape; and               elements such as green walls.

(j)    complement landform changes
       and landscape features.

PO25                                                                                 Complies where applicable
Buildings and other structures present No acceptable outcome provided
a high quality streetscape with design
elements and building forms that:
 (a)   define the street and public
       spaces;

(b)    provide a consistent building
       alignment fronting the street
       and public spaces;

(c)    contribute to the
       streetscape activity and
       vibrancy of the street if
       located in a business
       centre;