Town Planning Report

      Items Raised in Prelodgement Meeting                                      Response
       finishes which break up the bulk of the               dwellings within the street and a height which
       building.                                             does not exceed the height limit.
       The plans indicate that the building will be
       quite dominant and there is a concern
       that it is not reflective of the subtropical
       design prevalent in the coastal
       communities of Noosa. Further, as this
       site is elevated there is particular concern
       regarding the rear elevation, as it does
       not comply with Performance outcome
       PO14 of the High Density Residential zone
       code. The design requires revision to
       comply with the relevant codes.
 6. Roof top terraces:                                       The rooftop terraces have been retained as
    The entire roof space is shown as a roof                 part of the revised plans. The extent of the
    top terrace. Acceptable outcome AO7.2 of                 terraces has been reduces setting the terraces
    Coastal Communities Local Plan Code and                  back from the rear of the building by the
    Acceptable outcome AO15.2 of the High                    extent of rear balcony elements. The side
    Density Residential zone code seeks that                 setbacks have also been increased for the
    development does not include a roof top                  rooftop elements. This alternative layout
    terrace. Corresponding Performance                       reduces the opportunity to overlook the
    outcome PO15 states that roof forms:                     adjoining dwellings and being setback from
     contribute positively to the local                     the rear will stop future residents being able
        skyline;                                             to look down into the adjoining lot.
     complement the character of the                        The provision of a rooftop terrace aligns with
        locality and the topography of the                   the current built form and character of the
        site;                                                street. A number of other buildings within
     avoid box profiles/parapets; and                       Elanda Street, particularly on the eastern side,
     do not create opportunities for                        are identified containing rooftop terrace
        overlooking the private open space or                elements. The provision of this elements
        internal spaces of neighbourhood                     therefore aligns with the character of the local
        properties.                                          plan area in terms of existing built form. The
    The extent of the proposed roof top                      provision of these elements is not seen to
    terraces will provide significant                        impact on the character of the beachside local
    overlooking opportunities into                           area.
    surrounding property. Where a roof top
    terrace is created, consider limiting the
    footprint and centrally locating the roof
    top terrace which thereby limits
    overlooking and the need for screening
    devices etc that add to the bulk of the
    building and encroach on the height limit.
    Additionally, where roof top terraces
    exist, provide an analysis with regard to
    overlooking opportunities and identify
    other potential solutions to mitigate


Town Planning Report - 65-67 Elanda Street, Sunshine Beach                                                  6