Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0032 · MCU24/0032

               is limited to open carports, swimming pools, garages/sheds, rainwater tank, retaining walls,
               screens and fences not exceeding 2 metres in height.
               The proposed laundry does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO9.3 of the Low Density
               Residential Zone Code and is required to be assessed against the performance outcome. The
               Performance Outcome PO9 requires buildings and structures to be designed and sited to:
                      (a)     provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises,
                              including provision of visual and acoustic privacy and access to sunlight;
                      (b)     not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or
                              habitable areas of adjoining premises;
                      (c)     provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
                      (d)     preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
                      (e)     allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate
                              area at ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor living;
                      (f)     be consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape; and
                      (g)     protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important
                              areas such as national parks, waterways and wetlands.
               The proposed laundry will adjoin the clothes drying area of adjoining property to the east, 40
               Mossman Court. A shadow analysis indicates that this area presently has minimal solar access,
               and the proposed side setback variation will result in a further reduction to solar access to this
               area.
               A site survey was requested from the applicant to include the location of adjoining dwellings and
               windows within 10 metres of the boundary, however the applicant submitted that these were
               unnecessary. The proposed setback variation also impacts upon the opportunity to provide
               compliant soft landscaping on site.


               Basement
               Acceptable Outcome AO14 of the Low Density Housing Code requires basement to be limited to
               a maximum of one 6 metres wide access and to not encroach into boundary setback areas. The
               Performance Outcome PO14 requires basements (including the entry points to them):
                      (a)     do not dominate the street or building design;
                      (b)     visually integrates with the residential building; and
                      (c)     do not present as a storey to the street.
               The proposed basement will encroach into the boundary setback areas; however, the architectural
               plans indicates that the basement generally integrates into the building. The plans also indicate
               the basement will be backfilled and is unlikely to present as a storey to the street, however, the
               basement impacts upon the opportunity for deep landscaping and canopy trees to be established
               on site.


               Soft Landscaping
               The application material indicates that 20.36% (123.64 m²) of the site is dedicated for soft
               landscaping. The Noosa Plan 2020 defines soft landscaping as:
                      “…trees, shrubs, grass, garden beds and impervious surfaces that occur naturally such as
                      rock outcrops. Soft landscaping is not located on top of a constructed slab or other structure
                      and is capable of supporting the establishment and growth of canopy trees as well as other
                      species. The term does not include swimming pools or impervious surfaces such as
                      driveways, vehicular access lanes, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, pathways,
                      stormwater structures, tennis courts, decks, balconies, roof terraces and the like. It also does

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Version: 10, Version Date: 02/07/2024