Development Assessment Report

 PROJECT URBAN – 20281                                                                                    March 21




    •    The proposal will not impact on the keys views of Noosa Hill;

    •    The proposal will provide additional residential accommodation that will add to the diversity of
         housing in the local area by providing predominately small dwelling units;

    •    The proposal includes a high quality design, reflecting the contemporary sub-tropical building and
         landscape character of Noosa Heads and responds to the topography of the site;

    •    The proposal has been designed to respect the scale and density of development sought by the
         Noosa Plan in this location; and

    •    The proposal increases the density of development within close proximity to Noosa Junction and will
         allow future residents to enjoy both a high level of residential amenity and convenience to urban
         services and recreational activities.


A detailed assessment of the proposal against the Performance and Acceptable outcomes has been
undertaken and the proposal has been found to be compliant with all the relevant Acceptable outcomes.
Please refer to the detailed Code Assessment in Attachment 1 for further details.

Comment: Overall the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant Overall, Performance and
Acceptable outcomes in the Noosa Heads local plan code.


7.5 ZONE CODE

The site is included within the High density residential zone. An assessment of the Overall Outcomes in the
High density residential zone code is included below:

 Overall Outcomes                                           Comment
 (a) High density residential neighbourhoods are            Complies - The development proposes a multiple
 predominantly home to permanent residents.                 dwelling.


 (b) The character of high density residential              Complies – the proposal provides high density
 neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as               residential accommodation at scale that is
 proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, centres,            consistent with Council expectations for the zone
 topography, availability of views, the established         and in keeping with the character and appearance
 vegetated character, the age of development and            of the local area.
 open space provision.


 (c) The distinct look and feel of existing residential     Complies - The development proposes an attractive
 neighbourhoods is retained, and development                architectural design and landscape outcome that
 makes a positive contribution to the streetscape by        will ensure the proposal positively contributes to the
 maintaining the predominant character of the area          streetscape and provides high levels of amenity for
 and providing well designed buildings and                  residents within, and adjoining, the development.
 landscaping.                                               The proposal fosters casual surveillance which will
                                                            maximise the safety of semi-public and public
                                                            spaces.

 (d) New uses are located, designed and managed             Complies - the proposal seeks a consistent
 to be compatible with surrounding uses.                    low/medium rise development which is a similar
                                                            scale to that of other approved and constructed
                                                            multiple dwellings in the high density residential
                                                            zone.
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 Material Change of Use for a Multiple Dwelling – 4 Units
 31 Bottlebrush Avenue, Noosa Heads QLD 4567