Planning Report

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15230                                                                             July 2015




4.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Multiple Housing Type 2
Duplex to be established in accordance with the accompanying Proposal Plans prepared by Kidd & Co
Designers.

BUILT FORM
The proposed development is three storeys with a maximum height of less than 12m. The building design
is well articulated and includes a variety of design elements, including a flyover roof, pitched roofs and
eaves. The proposal achieves a contemporary, architecturally designed development with articulation and
variation in building materials and treatments. Building materials include metal roof sheeting, lightweight
awning, rendered masonry, glass balustrades and is reflective of the Sunshine Beach character.

The development proposes one unit per level with a separate double garage on the ground floor for each
unit and is accessible by lift or stairs. Each unit comprises three bedrooms.

ACCESS AND PARKING
Site access is achieved via a driveway from Duke Street. Each unit will be provided with two carparks
contained within double garages on the ground level. Two visitor car parking spaces will be provided. All
cars will be able enter and leave the site in a forward motion.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
Each unit includes individual private open space areas, containing large above ground decks accessible
from the living areas. A communal open space area is provided on ground level and includes a shared
pool at the rear of the property.

LANDSCAPING
Landscaping treatments to soften the built form of the proposed development are provided in accordance
with the landscape areas shown on the proposal plans. A landscaped area of 387m2 or 55% is proposed.

SERVICING
Provision is made for a general and recycle wheelie bin for each unit.           Waste collection will be facilitated
from the street.

INFRASTRUCTURE
The subject site is currently connected to all essential urban infrastructure. Stormwater will be collected
and discharged into a legal point of discharge. Internal water, sewer, telecommunication and electrical
connections will be finalised during detail design.

Key development parameters of the proposal are summarised as follows:

                       Key Development Parameters
                       Site Area                             707m²
                       Dwelling Density                      6.6 persons
                       Gross Floor Area                      424m²
                       Site Cover                            Building 253.66m2     (35.9%)    +
                                                             garage projection     26.90m2    =
                                                             280.56m² (39.7%)
                       Maximum building height               3 storeys/12m
                       Landscaping                           387m² (55%)
                                           Table 1: Key Development Parameters




Development Assessment Report                                                                             Page 7 of 15
Material Change of Use (Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex)
39 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach (Lot 387 on RP48112)