Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU24/0120

                             AO7.5 Buildings are designed Can comply with AO7.5
                             to:                                 Refer to elevations/renders.
                                 (a) suit the local subtropical The      proposal    has     been
                                     climate;                    designed   to include a   mix of
                                 (b) incorporate a mix of        lightweight     and     textured
                                     lightweight and textured external building materials and
                                     external           building finishes that complement the
                                     materials,       including locality. Outdoor living areas
                                     timber finishes with are partially shaded to allow
                                     variation provided in for all weather protection.
                                     texture, detailing and Landscaping is proposed along
                                     articulation;               all site boundaries where
                                                                 practical and throughout the
                                 (c) incorporate verandahs, site.
                                     open balconies with
                                     transparent or open
                                     balustrades or shaded
                                     patios for outdoor living;
                                     and
                                 (d) allow    for    landscape
                                     integrated    with    the
                                     buildings on site.

                             AO7.6      Boundary     setbacks Complies with AO7.6
                             provide space for trees between Landscaping is provided to all
                             buildings.                       boundaries where practical,
                                                              with the exception of key
                                                              infrastructure (i.e. driveway,
                                                              and       pedestrian       access
                                                              pathways).              Separate
                                                              pedestrian access is provided
                                                              from the street frontage/visitor
                                                              parking areas to unit entries
                                                              for the purpose of minimising
                                                              vehicular     and     pedestrian
                                                              conflict. This is highlighted by
                                                              a landscape arbour and
                                                              landscaping.             42.78%
                                                              landscaping      is     proposed
                                                              throughout the site, where
                                                              only 40% is required. The
                                                              proposal provides sufficient
                                                              on-site landscaping to soften
                                                              the built form and provide
                                                              separation between built form
                                                              to reduce the appearance of
                                                              bulk.

PO8 The coastal communities No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
local plan area is serviced by the
following centres which provide
business, entertainment and
community uses in accordance
with their role and function as
determined by the Noosa Shire

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