164 Edwards St - Duplex MCU App - Planning Report

5.   Proposed Development Details

5.1 Duplex

This application is seeking a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use to establish a Dual
Occupancy. The application constitutes a Material Change of Use (Code Assessable) which will
encompass the following elements:

     •   Removal of the existing detached dwelling and associated structures,

     •   Development of two x 2-bedroom units (duplex), and

     •   Understorey carparking.



Table 4 lists the primary designs details of the proposed development and their compliance with
the Noosa Plan 2020.

Table 4: Development Parameters

 Design Parameter               Noosa Plan 2020                 Proposed Development      Compliance


 Site Cover          40%/204.8m²                               39.95%                        
 Building Height     8 metres above NGL and 2 storeys          < 8 metres and 2 storeys      
 Plot Ratio          Total GFA = 0.4:1 / 204.8m2               204.5m2                       
 Setbacks - Front    6 metres                                  6 metres                      
                                                               Avg 6 metres, relaxation
 Setbacks – Rear     6 metres
                                                               required                      
                     1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres
                     height;
                     2 metres setback between 4.5
 Setbacks – Sides    metres and 7.5 metres height; and         2 metres                      
                     2 metres plus 500mm for every 3
                     metres or part thereof above 7.5
                     metres
                     2 x covered spaces and                    4 x covered spaces and
 Carparking
                     1 x additional space                      1 x additional space          
 Landscaping         40%/204.8m²                               42%/220m²                     

As demonstrated by Table 4, the proposed development complies with the majority primary design
parameters prescribed within the Noosa Plan 2020. A minor relaxation is sought on the rear
boundary setback. Importantly, the development is under the permitted gross floor area and site
cover, and is within the height prescribed.


Two sections of the duplex protrude into the rear setback, which are measured at approximate 4.6
and 3.5 metres. This protrusion is considered minor with reference to the scale of the proposed



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