164 Edwards St - Duplex MCU App - Planning Report

Coastal Communities Local Plan Area Code
The purpose of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code is to provide locally relevant planning
provisions for the assessment of development within the Coastal Communities Local Plan area.

The following overall outcomes apply to the Coastal Communities Local Plan area and are relevant
to the proposed development:

         (o)    Development in the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater
                diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
                facilities and residential care facilities.

         (v)    Development in Sunshine Beach –

                (i)      provides housing, multi-unit accommodation and small scale retail,
                commercial and dining uses in a secluded vegetated, beachside setting.

                (ii)     has a comparatively high proportion of multi-unit accommodation for both
                         visitors and residents;

                (iii)    for visitor accommodation is managed appropriately so as not to reduce
                         the amenity of the surrounding permanent residents and to retain and
                         adequate supply of permanent housing in the local plan area;

                (iv)     in the Tourist accommodation zone provides well-designed entertainment
                         and dining activities which may operate after hours and include controlled
                         live acoustic and amplified music and entertainment, to create a vibrant
                         atmosphere.

                (v)      adjacent to beach areas does not visually compromise the setting of the
                         public beach, nor adversely affect views for the beach.

Applicant’s Response:

The proposed Dual Occupancy use complies with the intent of the Coastal Communities Local Plan
Code and the relevant Performance and Acceptable Outcomes. The built form proposed is
harmonious with the Sunshine Beach vernacular and represents a modern beachside design. A
skillion roof design has been utilised as well as hooded awnings and eaves to suit the subtropical
climate of Sunshine Beach.

Plans WD.7.02 and WD.7.03 within the Architectural Plans (Appendix A) details the lightweight
materials proposed. Timber cladding and battens used as vertical and horizontal element create
visual interest and articulation.




Medium Density Residential Zone Code
The overall outcomes sought for the Medium Density Residential Zone that are relevant to the
proposed development are as follows:


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