Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU22 0087 [As Published]

               DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT DELEGATED REPORT
               Landscaping
               Acceptable Outcome AO9.2 of the High Density Residential Zone Code requires that the front 6
               metres of the property is landscaped open space and that swimming pools protruding no more
               than 1 metre above the ground level, can be as close as 2 metres from the front boundary. As
               discussed above, the proposal does not meet the minimum front boundary setbacks required under
               the Code, and as such the frontage landscaping requirements cannot be achieved. Council’s
               Senior Environment Officer has reviewed the proposal plans and included conditions in the
               recommendation to facilitate an outcome in line with the requirements of the Landscape Code.
               Conditions include requiring additional vegetation (trees and tall shrubs) within the frontage both
               within the site and road reserve. In addition, conditions are included requiring the protection and
               retention of vegetation on the corner of Bottlebrush Avenue and Berrima Row, and additional
               revegetation of the verge and two street trees are required within Berrima Row. The proposal is
               therefore considered to provide sufficient landscaping within the Bottlebrush Ave and Berrima Row
               frontages.
               Council’s Senior Environment Officer has also included specific species requirements along both
               the north eastern and north western boundaries of the site to ensure appropriate landscaping is
               provided along these boundary (where possible, noting the access provided along the north
               western boundary).
               4.      CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •       Coordinator Engineering, Development Assessment
               •       Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment
               5.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development is located on a corner lot which a shape and topography that creates
               challenges for a high-density development. Accordingly, several variations to the scheme have
               been proposed specifically with regards to setbacks. Of note, is the proposed setback of a rooftop
               terrace to Berrima Row, with a setback of 6.3 metres proposed in lieu of the required 10 metres.
               This setback has not been supported, this is reflected in a condition of the approval and annotations
               on the plans requiring the rooftop terrace to be deleted.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No MCU22/0087 OPW22/0140 for a Material Change of Use - Multiple
               dwelling (3 Units) and Operational Works (Drainage Work, Landscaping, Stormwater &
               Earthworks) situated at 37 Bottlebrush Ave, Noosa Heads and described as Lot 133 RP 88934, it
               is recommended the application be approved in accordance with the following details for the
               Decision Notice:
               1.      APPLICATION DETAILS

                   Application No:              MCU22/0087 & OPW22/0140

                   Street address:              37 Bottlebrush Ave, Noosa Heads

                   Real property description:   Lot 133 RP 88934

                   Planning Scheme:             Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)




Document Set ID: 22374890
Version: 10, Version Date: 06/08/2023