2021-06-08 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        8 JUNE 2021


The application was refused as while the area is intended to be developed for duplex dwellings being
zoned Attached Housing under The Noosa Plan 2006, the proposed built form was non-compliant
with a number of key development parameters, as identified in the table below:
These key development parameters are designed to ensure buildings are consistent in scale and
bulk with surrounding development in the area, buildings do not present an appearance of excessive
bulk, preserve the amenity of the surrounding area, allow soft landscaping between buildings and
adequate recreation area at ground level for residents.
                     Table 1 – Assessment against Key Development Parameters

  Criteria                                 Planning Scheme                Proposal                 Complies
  Site Area                                N/A                            635m²
  Population density                       6.35 persons max               6.6 persons              X
  100pp/ha
  Plot ratio*                              0.45:1 max.                    0. 465:1                 X
                                           = 285.75m2                     = 295m2
  Site cover*                              40% max                        45.35%                   X
  Landscaped open space                    198m² min                      209 m²                   
  Proposed population x 30m²
  (Attached housing)
  Soft landscaping                         min 60% of total = 154m²       155m²                    

  Building height
      storeys                             2 storeys max                  3 storeys                X
      metres                              8 metres                       7.95 metres above        
                                                                          natural ground level
  Boundary setbacks
    Frontage                              6 metres min                   6m                       


                                           10 metres for 3rd storey       10m                      
  Side (Northern)                          1.5m min                       990mm to planter         X
                                           2m above 4.5m                  roof and awning
                                                                          2 metres min to          
                                                                          upper levels
                                           1.5 metres min                 990mm to planter         X
 Side (Southern)                          2m above 4.5m                  roof and awning
                                                                          2 metres min to          
                                                                          upper levels
  Rear                                     6 metres min                   7.7m                     
  Length of wall                           15 metres max                  10 metres                
  Carparking                               2 covered min                  4 covered                
                                           1 uncovered min                0 uncovered              X
*The applicant’s calculation of GFA (for plot ratio) and site cover differs from the officer’s assessment.
The proposal exceeds the maximum permitted gross floor area, significantly exceeds site cover and
results in a building scale and bulk that is not consistent with surrounding development. While only
a small portion of the development exceeds the 2 storey height limit, this contributes additional
building bulk, means the building is more prominent in the street and results in intrusion into side
building setbacks.



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