Planning Report

Whilst the design has minimised building height as far as practicable, given the site’s topography we note that
Buildings D, E, F & G have minor projections above the 8m height plane. However, these projections are limited
to a very small section of each building as shown on the enclosed Height Plane Projections dwg no. 7043/DA30 &
7043/DA31 at Appendix A.

We argue that the design meets parts (a), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the Specific Outcome as well as the Overall
Outcomes for the Noosa Heads Locality Code on the following grounds:

          The proposal is fully compliant with maximum density, site cover, GFA, and building setbacks thereby
           demonstrating the proposal is within the anticipated scale of development for this locality;
          The site is located at the end of a cul-de-sac road and is adequately separated from existing residential
           development, therefore there will be no impacts on neighbouring properties or residents and visual
           impacts will be largely internalised to the site;
          The buildings employ basement carparking, which effectively reduces the extent of hardstand area on the
           site and allows greater opportunities for deep planting and provision of large canopy trees to offset any
           visual impacts of the buildings;
          The external materials of the proposed buildings will display a natural colour theme comprising mid tone
           greys and greens to blend in with the natural environment and vegetated backdrop, with glass
           balustrading to ensure ensure transparency and minimise intrusion of the built form;
          An alternative design that is compliant in building height would result in a more significant site cover
           (currently only 30%) and greater extent of hardstand area to accommodate garages and associated
           vehicle manoeuvring areas. We argue the priority for this site is to focus on an overall green aesthetic
           through extensive landscaping and species selection that will assist in screening buildings at maturity.
          Overall the design presents a high level of residential amenity and design quality, and respects the scale
           of existing surrounding development comprising the Noosa Springs estate.

3.2       ACCESS, PARKING AND SERVICING

Vehicular access is proposed off the existing Link Rd cul-de-sac head, which leads to an internal driveway
circulating through the site and provides for a future link to the adjoining Precinct F development to the north.

Undercover resident carparking exceeds the minimum requirement of 1 space per 2 bedroom unit, and 2 spaces
per 3+ bedroom unit. Visitor parking is provided at various locations around the site, via indented parking bays
alongside the internal driveway. A total of 11 visitor spaces are provided.

Refuse collection is proposed via a communal bulk bin arrangement, which will be housed in the central and
eastern parts of the site. Adequate manoeuvring for a refuse collection vehicle is available throughout the site.

3.3       OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING

A communal open space area comprising a pool and open recreation facilities is located near the site entry off
Resort Drive. The remainder of the site will comprise communal landscaped gardens and turf areas to provide an
overall green aesthetic to the development (refer Landscape Concept Plan at Appendix B).




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