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

 e)   allow for space and               that uncovered visitor parking, or            At ground level, the outdoor
      landscaping to be provided        swimming                                      terrace in the open space is
      between buildings including       pools protruding no more than 1               provided with a roof giving
      adequate area at ground           metre above the ground level, can             weather protection and to facilitate
      level for landscaping with        be as close as 2 metres from the              use of outdoor spaces consistent
      trees, shrubs, outdoor living     front boundary.                               with residents’ enjoyment of the
      and utilities;                                                                  subtropical climate of the Noosa
 f)   be consistent with the            AO12.3                                        Region in an outdoor space. The
      predominant character of the      Relocatable homes are set back not            roof of the ground floor terrace to
      surrounding area; and             less than:                                    Units 5 & 8 result in a setback to
 g)   protect the natural character                                                   the rear boundary of 2.3m, while
                                          a)   (a)        6 metres from a             Units 6 & 7 are setback
      and avoid adverse impacts                road frontage;
      on ecologically important                                                       approximately 3.3m. This
                                               (b)      1.5 metres from any           structure is located at the ground
      areas such as national parks,
                                               other site boundary;     and           level and is unlikely to result in
      waterways and wetlands.                  (c) 3 metres from an internal          adverse visual amenity,
                                               road                                   obstruction of views or result in
                                        AO12.4                                        excessive building bulk.
                                        Buildings and structures on
                                        premises with frontage to the Noosa           Side
                                        River system are set back not less            The overall height of the buildings
                                        than 10 metres from mean high                 is no greater than 7.5m. The
                                        water spring as shown in Figure               ground floor side setbacks meet
                                        AP3-15A.                                      the minimum 1.5m to the wall with
                                                                                      minor encroachment of window
                                        Alternative provision to the QDC              hoods by up to 0.6m.

                                                                                      Front
                                                                                      Setback to the wall on the road
                                                                                      frontage meets the minimum
                                                                                      requirement at 6.5m. Minor
                                                                                      encroachments include the roof
                                                                                      overhang on the upper level, the
                                                                                      upper level balcony, partition wall,
                                                                                      and window hoods. The minimum
                                                                                      setback to the outermost
                                                                                      projection is 3.6m to the overhang
                                                                                      of the upper level roof.
Design
Streetscape                             AO14.1                                        The proposed building design
PO14                                    Development provides visual                   makes a positive contribution to
Development:                            interest to the street and                    the streetscape. The existing
                                        surrounding areas through:                    dwellings are visibly aging and are
 a)   contributes positively to the                                                   in need of significant upgrading.
      locality;                           a)   highlighting individual                The proposed multiple dwelling
 b)   addresses and enhances the               dwellings and land uses;               design pays tribute to the old
      streetscape by incorporating        b)   an asymmetrical design                 buildings of Tewantin with the
      articulation and individual              presentation to the street;            timber and tin character and post
      design elements that add            c)   offsetting or staggering               war design.
      visual     interest to   the             dwellings to provide variation         The built form is softened by the
      development;                             in the frontage;                       significant landscaping and
                                          d)   varying the roof form                  setback to the courtyard fences on
 c)   has a form and architectural                                                    Toolar Street. The design is not
      scale that does not dominate                                                    out of character or scale with
                                        AO14.2
      the    streetscape   or  the                                                    surrounding development in the
                                        Buildings have the main entrance
      surrounding properties;                                                         area.
                                        easily recognisable from the street
 d)   does not detract from the         and include design elements in the            The design is visually appealing
      visual amenity of adjoining       front façade such as verandahs,               and provides interest in the façade
      properties through the impact     external stairs, awning or shade              design. The development is
      on views, access to sunlight or   structures and window openings.               comprised of 3 smaller buildings
      overlooking;                                                                    in a landscaped setting rather
                                        AO14.3                                        than a single block of 8 dwellings.
 e)   takes the form of small           Buildings and structures are
      separate buildings, rather than   designed to:
      large       single        bulky
      development; and


                                  Material Change of Use – Multiple Dwelling (Code Assessment)