Development Assessment Report

    trees, shrubs, outdoor living and           millimetres for every 3
    utilities;                                  metres or part thereof
(f) be consistent with the                      above 7.5 metres height;
    predominant character of the      (d) 6 metres from the rear boundary
    surrounding area, maintaining the      for up to two storeys; and
    visual continuity and pattern of  (e) 8 metres from the rear boundary
    buildings and landscape                for the third and fourth storey.
    elements within the street; and
(g) protect the natural character and AO13.2                                Not Applicable
    avoid adverse impacts on          Within urban boundaries all cabins,
    ecologically important areas such caravans, recreational vehicles or
    as the beach, Noosa River,        tent sites are set back:
    national parks and other          (a) 12 metres from the road frontage;
    parklands.                             and
                                      (b) 5 metres from any other site
                                           boundary

                                       Alternative provision to the QDC

Design
Performance Outcomes                    Acceptable Outcomes                    Comment
Design
Streetscape                             AO14.1                                 Complies
PO14                                    Building design incorporates design    The development incorporates
Development:                            elements to add visual interest and    design elements to add visual
(a) incorporates a high standard of     amenity (such as windows, sun          interest including windows, recessed
    architectural and landscaping       shading devices, balconies, varying    windows as sun shading devices,
    design and creates attractive and railing treatments or a change           balconies, and changes in building
    functional buildings, streets and of building material).                   material.
    places.
(b) addresses and enhances the          Editor's note— refer to figure 6.3.2.4
    streetscape by incorporating        and figure 6.3.2.5
    articulation and individual design
    elements that add visual interest AO14.2                                   Complies
    to the development;                 Development on site has the main       The main pedestrian entry is from
(c) provides non-discriminatory         pedestrian entrance easily             Serenity Close and is easily
    access where floor levels are       recognisable from the street.          recognisable from the street.
    raised to meet flood immunity;
(d) enables direct visual connection AO14.3                                    Not Applicable
    between the street, footpath and Where fronting Gympie Terrace or          Site does not front Gympie Terrace
    interior of the building where      Thomas Street spaces between           or Thomas Street.
    located on Hastings Street,         the building and the road reserve is
    Gympie Terrace or Thomas            not used for car parking or vehicular
    Street;                             manoeuvring.
(e) makes the most of corner sites by
    addressing both frontages;          AO14.4                                 Not Applicable
(f) has a form and architectural        Where floor levels are raised to       Site not subject to flooding.
    scale that does not dominate the accommodate flooding or projected
    streetscape or the surrounding      sea level rise the building design
    properties;                         must be designed to engage with the
(g) does not detract from the visual footpath by having an external
    amenity of adjoining properties     terrace within the front setback area
    such as the impact on views,        that is set at an intermediate level
    access to sunlight or overlooking; between the footpath and the main
(h) takes the form of small separate ground floor that is suitable for
    buildings, rather than large single outdoor trading, dining, seating or
    bulky development;                  display of goods. An example is
(i) sits within a landscaped setting; shown in Figure 6.3.4.5
    and
(j) visually screens site utilities or  AO14.5                                 Complies
    integrates them with the design of Development on corner sites address The development provides
    the development.