Noosa Plan Code Assessment

(d)   create pedestrian scale and
      visual interest;

(e)   contribute to their setting,
      including the skyline;

(f)   enhance corner sites as
      key focal points that
      contribute positively to
      defining the street; and

(g)   where a community or
      recreation activity, retain and
      provide areas for outdoor
      gathering and meeting
      opportunities on the ground
      level.

PO26                                                                         Not applicable
Buildings on corner sites define the No acceptable outcome provided
street    intersection  and     include
interesting or decorative features and
design elements.

Landscaping
Performance outcomes                    Acceptable outcomes                  Comment
Landscaping
PO27                                    AO27.1                                 Complies
Landscape treatments soften and         Entries, outdoor spaces and outdoor
improve the visual appearance of        dining areas are treated with hard and
the building, outdoor spaces and        soft landscaping features.
service areas.
                                        AO27.2                                 Noted
                                        Landscaping may be used to conceal,
                                        and reduce the noise generated from,
                                        mechanical plant equipment, loading
                                        bays, storage and service areas.
PO28                                    AO28.1
Landscaped areas are provided to:       The minimum area required for
 (a)  reduce the impervious             landscaping is no less than 15% of the
      area and enhance the              site area with the following minimum
      visual amenity and                dimensions:
      natural landscape                  (a)    Frontage— average width of 2 Complies
      character of the area,                    metres; and
      streetscape and local
                                        (b)   Side boundaries—3 metres       Generally complies
      area;
                                              width along all boundaries
(b)   retain existing native                  that adjoin land in a
      vegetation and enhance                  residential zone
      buffer areas around property
      boundaries;                       AO28.2                               Complies
                                        Landscaping is designed, planted and
(c)   suit the relative size and
                                        maintained in accordance with PSP2
      nature of the development         Landscaping.
      and its setting;

(d)   reduce the visual impact of
      large or bulky structures
      and fencing along
      watercourses;

(e)   conceal service, car parking,
      loading and service areas of
      developments;

(f)   contribute to pedestrian