Appendix E - Code Assessment

    (d) do not exceed the anticipated residential
        density of the zone.
Built Form
Building Height                                           AO7.1                                                       Not applicable.
                                                          Buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres in
PO7                                                       building height and do not exceed 2 storeys.                The proposed development is for subdivision of land and does not
Buildings and structures:                                                                                             propose building works as part of this application.
     (a) are low rise and present a building height       AO7.2
         consistent with structures on adjoining and      Where excavation is required, the maximum portion of
         surrounding premises and with the                the exposed external façade of the building cannot
         predominant character of the area;               exceed 8m in building height.
     (b) are designed to provide an interesting
         streetscape and complement landform              Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-13A
         changes;
     (c) do not visually dominate the street or           Alternative provision to the QDC.
         surrounding area;
     (d) respect the scale of surrounding vegetation
         and maintain a vegetated skyline;
     (e) do not unreasonably obscure views or lead
         to    overshadowing      of    neighbouring
         properties; and
     (f) do not exceed two storeys.
Site Cover and Gross Floor Area                           AO8.1                                                       Not applicable.
                                                          Site cover of all buildings and structures on site does
PO8                                                       not exceed:                                                 The proposed development is for subdivision of land and does not
Development:                                                   (a) for a single storey building – 50%;                propose building works as part of this application.
   (a) is of a scale compatible with surrounding               (b) for a building of 2 storeys –
       development          and     the      particular            (i)       50% for one of the storeys; and
       circumstances of the site;                                  (ii)      30% for the other storey; or
   (b) has a low site impact to maximise the                       (iii)     40% for both storeys.
       opportunity to retain site characteristics, such
       as native vegetation and natural landforms;        Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-9A
   (c) allows the opportunity to provide soft
       landscaping between buildings;                     AO8.2
   (d) does not present an appearance of bulk to          Irrespective of site cover, the total gross floor area of
       adjacent properties, roads or other areas in       combined buildings does not exceed 500m2 with the
       the vicinity of the site.                          exception of the following properties at Park Road
                                                          Noosa Heads, where a maximum gross floor area of
                                                          150m2 applies:
                                                               (a) Lot 57 RP230895;
                                                               (b) Lot 56 RP230895;
                                                               (c) Lot 55 RP52918;