07/2605 - Preliminary Building Works Assessable Against the Planning Scheme [As Published] · 172007.2605

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2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

This application seeks approval for extension to an existing Detached house as shown in the
enclosed proposal plans prepared by Kidd and Co. Designers. The proposed extensions involve:

Demolition of the pool shed along the southern side boundary,
Demolition of the existing single garage within the frontage of the site;

Establishment of a new double garage within a similar location to the existing
garage structure, incorporating an extension to the existing garage slab, and
construction of a new roof and new lightweight walls;

Establishment of new skillion roofs over the front terrace and visitor parking area
located adjacent to the new double garage;

Establishment of a new entrance area and new steps leading from the front terrace
on the southern side of the new double garage to the new entrance area;

Establishment of a new sun room by building over the existing swimming pool and
enclosing part of the existing poo! deck including the existing stairway;

Demolition of the existing external stairway between Level 1 and Level 2 and
establishment of a new external stairway which provide direct access from Level 1
to the new sun room on Level 2;

Preservation of the existing swimming pool lining for conversion into a rain water
storage tank; and,

Some minor internal renovations including the relocation of an internal staircase,
and an extension to the existing laundry.

3. THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT

\n support of the proposal, the following points are provided for consideration:

More than 40% of the site is covered by impervious surfaces;

The new double garage is located wholly within the site while the original garage
structure encroached approximately 40cm into road (reserve),

The proposed extensions to the existing design incorporates the retention of
significant existing landscaped areas within the front and side setbacks;

The proposed setbacks for the new sun room comply with the requirements for a
Detached House in the Sunshine Beach locality under the Noosa Plan;

The site is constrained in that it slopes away from the road, has some cross fall, and
a constrained frontage width to Arakoon Cresent;

The new sun room has been designed to maximise 180° views to the ocean and a
northerly aspect;

The proposed extensions incorporates the use of materials, cladding and finishes to
match the aesthetics of the existing building;

Surrounding residential development has a similar bulk and built form to that
proposed; and,

The proposed design provides articulated elevations and a stepped layout,
improving the visual relationship between the dwelling, streetscape and natural
environment.

It is noted that the proposed design incorporates a total of four levels; however, these levels are stepped
down the site in respect to the natural ground level such that the building only has two storeys from the
street frontage. The proposed design has a total height less than 8 metres above natural ground level in
any one location.