planning report Duplex · 131998.981050.1

5.3       Rear Setback

Both Planning Schemes require a 6m rear setback for duplex developments within this part of
Sunshine Beach. However, a dwelling house may be allowed to be constructed up to the boundary,
provided no part of the building protrudes beyond a projection line that rises from 1.8m above ground
at the property boundary. The proposal meets the setback requirements for a detached house, but
not for a duplex.

A picture of the deck areas looking east towards the ocean and rear boundary are provided below.




Figure 5: Site photo of existing decks looking east (unit 1 on left and unit 2 on right)

The relevant Specific/Performance Outcomes for setbacks under the relevant planning scheme are
described below.

 The Noosa Plan                                           The New Noosa Plan
 Eastern Beaches Locality Code                            Medium Density Residential Zone Code
 O5 Buildings and other structures are appropriately      PO10
 designed and sited to—                                   Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:

 a)   provide amenity for users of the premises as well   a)   provide a high level of amenity to users of the
      as preserve the visual and acoustic privacy of           subject site and adjoining premises,
      adjoining and nearby properties;                         including provision of visual and acoustic privacy;
 b)   provide adequate distance from adjoining uses;      b)   not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking
 c)   preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer        of private open space or habitable areas of adjoining
      the proposed building;                                   premises;
 d)   allow for landscaping to be provided between        c)   provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
      buildings and street frontages and between          d)   preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer
      neighbouring buildings;                                  development;
 e)   maintain the visual continuity and pattern of       e)   allow for space and landscaping to be provided between
      buildings and landscape elements within the              buildings including adequate area at ground level for
      street; and                                              landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and
 f)   protect the natural character and visual amenity         utilities;
      of the beachfront.                                  f)   be consistent with the predominant character of the
                                                               surrounding area; and
                                                          g)   protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts
                                                               on ecologically important areas such as national parks,
                                                               waterways and wetlands

The difference in ground floor levels between the Duke Street duplexes and the subject properties
results in the developments looking over the top of the adjoining neighbours to the east. A 2m high
fence exists along the eastern boundary and much of the acoustics from the house are not focussed
on the Duke Street properties.




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