AS PUBLISHED _Information Request MCU25 0146 · MCU25/0146

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Issue – Northern and southern side setbacks
The proposed roof profiles along the northern and southern side boundaries are substantially
within the side setback and conflicts with PO9 of the Low Density Residential zone code by
limiting opportunities for vegetation between buildings. This is particularly relevant to the
Lorikeet Drive streetscape by resulting in a building form which essentially occupies the entire
width of the site. The current encroachments are not supported.
PO9
Buildings and structures are 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 soft landscaping to be provided between buildings and the site boundaries to
        provide for trees and shrubs;
     f. contribute to open streetscapes by avoiding buildings and structures within the front 6 metres
        of the property; and
     g. protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such
        as national parks, waterways and wetlands.

Information Required
2.   Amend plans and elevations which reduces and removes areas of roof profile within the
     1.5 metre set back to the northern and southern side boundaries.


Issue – Streetscape
AO12.1 of the Low density residential zone code requires that buildings are oriented towards
the street by incorporating design elements within the front facade. This can include features
such as verandahs, porches, external stairs or awnings.
The current design maintains an austere presentation with a number of walls presenting to
the street on both levels which does not provide a positive contribution to the streetscape.




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4.   Amend the front facade of the dwelling in accordance with AO12 and PO12 to ensure the
     dwelling more successfully addresses and contributes towards streetscape character.




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Issue - length of wall greater than 20 metres
AO12.2 of the Low density residential zone code states that a wall greater than 5 metres in
height is no more than 20 metres in length. The proposed southern wall appears to exceeds
this requirement.




Information Required
5.   Amend the southern elevation to more successfully respond to PO12 by avoiding large
     continuous wall planes and elevations. This may include introducing physical breaks in
     the length of the wall and or indentations to provide greater articulation to the upper floor
     to ensure a more sympathetic residential building presentation results.
     Based on the current design, there are setback restrictions for any substantial landscaping
     to grow along the side boundary which would exacerbate the presentation of the southern
     elevation to adjoining premises.


Issue - Building Height in metres
Council have concerns that the dwelling exceeds 8.0 metres and conflicts with AO7.1 of the
Low Density Residential zone code.
The submitted documentation does not provide sufficient information to demonstrate the
proposed building height. It is unclear how the ground level and subsequent building height
has been determined. From Council’s preliminary assessment the building height appears to
exceed 8.0 metres above ground level and is not supported.
Information Required
6.   Provide amended and/or additional plans, including:
     (a) Confirm the Ground Level as defined under Noosa plan 2020;
     (b) Update elevations and Section Plans showing the Dwelling at the highest point from
         ground level, with all height measurements shown in RL’s relevant back to a ground
         level and a maximum building height blanket at 8.0 metres above ground level clearly
         showing any height exceedance;
     (c) Based on the above assessment amend the design to reduce the height to comply
         AO7.1 of the Low Density Residential zone code.


Issue - Coastal protection and scenic amenity overlay
The site is contained within the above overlay and does not include sufficient information
detailing the landscaping and proposed vegetation within the 5.0 metre seaward rear boundary
as required under AO5 of the Code.
Information Required
7.   Provide a landscape plan which incorporates the mix of landscaping as required under A
     05. The proposed planting is to be shown for the 5 metre rear seaward boundary of the
     site.




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3.    DUE DATE FOR RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST

The due date for providing the requested information is 23 April 2026.
Email your response to [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to
this information request in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided
not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of
your application.
4.    OTHER DETAILS

You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online
Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact
me on the number above.
Yours faithfully,

Andrew Gaffney
Senior Development Planner | Development Assessment
Development & Regulation




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