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

 f)   do not exceed two storeys.

Building Scale and Bulk                  No acceptable outcome provided                The proposal is not overly bulky
PO9                                                                                    and is of a scale that is compatible
Development:                                                                           with the surrounding development

 a)   is of a scale compatible with
      surrounding development and
      the particular circumstances of
      the site; and
 b)   does not present
      an appearance of bulk to
      adjacent properties, roads or
      other areas in the vicinity of
      the site.

Site Cover                               AO10                                          The site cover is 39%.
PO10                                     For a dwelling house, site
Site cover of development:               cover does not exceed 40% of
                                         the site area.
 a)   does not exceed 40% of
      the site area; or                  Alternative provision to the QDC
 b)   for small dwellings or for
      development which provides a
      ratio of at least three small
      dwellings to one
      other dwelling, does not
      exceed 45% of the site area.

Plot Ratio                               AO11                                          The plot ratio for the development
PO11                                     For a dwelling house, plot ratio of           is 0.58:1 due to the need to make
Plot ratio of development:               development does not exceed 0.4:1             the dwellings slightly larger to
                                                                                       accommodate the accessibility
a)    does not exceed 0.4:1; or                                                        criteria for all access, universal
b)    for small dwellings or for                                                       housing design.
      development which provides a                                                     The applicant is seeking
      ratio of at least three small                                                    accreditation and recognition of
      dwellings to one                                                                 this development in terms of the
      other dwelling, does not                                                         Liveable Housing Guidelines and
      exceed 0.5:1.                                                                    believes the benefit of a minor
                                                                                       exceedance in plot ratio is far
                                                                                       outweighed by the need for
                                                                                       accessible housing.


Building Setback                         AO12.1                                        The proposed development
PO12                                     Buildings and structures meet the             achieves the minimum setbacks to
Buildings and structures are             following minimum boundary                    the building walls with minor
designed and sited to:                   setbacks:                                     relaxations sought in relation to
                                                                                       the outermost projection of
 a)   provide a high level of amenity       a)    for frontages — 6 metres             window hoods, verandah
      to users of the                       b)    for side boundaries—                 overhangs and other structures
      subject site and adjoining                                                       ancillary to the overall
      premises, including provision           i. 1.5 metres setback up to 4.5          development.
      of visual and acoustic privacy;            metres height;
 b)   not unreasonably obstruct              ii. 2 metres setback between              Rear
      views or cause overlooking                 4.5 metres and 7.5 metres             Setback to the wall of units 5 & 8
      of private open space or                   height; and                           achieve the minimum setback of 6
      habitable areas of adjoining          iii. 2.5 metres where above 7.5            metres. A minor encroachment by
      premises;                                  metres height                         the roof overhang on the upper
 c)   provide adequate distance            c)    for the rear boundary - 6             level by 0.9m provides protection
      from adjoining land uses;                  metres                                to windows on the upper level of
 d)   preserve                           AO12.2                                        that wall. This minor
      existing vegetation that will                                                    encroachment is unlikely to result
                                         The front 6 metres of the property is
      help buffer development;                                                         in a significant visual or amenity
                                         landscaped open space, provided
                                                                                       issue and does not obstruct views.


                                   Material Change of Use – Multiple Dwelling (Code Assessment)