Planning Report - Code MCU - 25-27 Toolar St Tewantin.pdf

An assessment of the proposed development against the relevant overall outcomes of the Code is
provided in Table 5 below.

Table 5 Overall Outcomes for the Medium Density Residential Zone Code

Overall Outcome                                              Response

a) medium density residential neighbourhoods are The proposed development is intended to provide
predominantly home to permanent residents        permanent residents with a home which can be
                                                 adapted as their needs change, to allow aging in place.

c) development makes a positive contribution to the          The proposed buildings are low scale and consistent
look and feel of residential neighbourhoods by               with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood,
maintaining a low scale character with well designed         drawing inspiration from the traditional Tewantin
buildings and landscaping that enhance the                   building styles.
streetscape.

d) new uses are located, designed and managed to be The proposed multiple dwellings are consistent with the
compatible with surrounding uses.                   surrounding neighbourhood and uses.

e) the intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses which are The proposed use is a consistent use in the medium
more appropriately accommodated in other zones is density zone.
avoided to protect land for dual occupancies,
community residences, rooming accommodation,
multiple dwellings, retirement and relocatable home
park facilities.

f) development caters for both the current and projected     The proposal has been designed with the future needs
demographic and socio-economic profile of the area,          of residents in mind. Current planning and housing
including one and two-person households on low to            design has not taken adequate account of the needs of
moderate incomes and residents with reduced                  people facing some type of impairment that has the
mobility..                                                   capacity to greatly reduce the comfort and independent
                                                             use of their home. The proposal has anticipated the
                                                             trend toward increasing needs as people age and
                                                             develop greater need for assistance.

g) small dwellings and co-housing models are                 The proposed dwellings are small enough to maintain
integrated within the medium density residential built       a low cost option to housing without been so small that
form to increase housing choice development does not         a carer or other family member cannot be
adversely impact on the continued safe operation,            accommodated on the site to assist in the needs of
viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or      residents requiring assistance.           The proposal
compromise the future provision of planned                   contributes to housing choice be providing accessible
infrastructure.                                              dwellings that are in short supply in the market.



k) development provides for an efficient pattern of land The site is well position in relation to existing
use and infrastructure that creates walkable and legible pedestrian pathways and walkability contributing to
residential neighbourhoods that integrate with active greater viability of these networks..
transport networks and are well connected to activity
centres, employment notes, open space and
recreational    areas,    community     facilities   and
educational opportunities.

l) development is supported by appropriate The development is serviced by all necessary urban
infrastructure and essential services and does not services and does not adversely affect their operation
adversely impact on the continued operation, viability or viability.
and maintenance of existing infrastructure or
compromise future provision of planned infrastructure.

m) development responds to land constraints including The development is designed to respond to the land
topography, bushfire and flood                        constraints. In particular, the units are stepped down
                                                      the slope of the site to minimise cut and fill
                                                      requirements.


                                  Material Change of Use – Multiple Dwelling (Code Assessment)