Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU22 0199 · MCU22/0199

               2.2. Site Description
               The subject site is a large rural lot used for agricultural purposes. The site is relatively steep with
               a number of ridgelines and gullies throughout the site. A waterway runs parallel to the Lawnville
               Road frontage down to the south eastern corner.
               2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
               Smaller rural lots used for rural pursuits and lifestyle.
               3.       ASSESSMENT
               3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •        State Planning Policy;
               •        South East Queensland Regional Plan;
               •        Planning Regulation 2017; and
               •        Noosa Plan 2020.
               3.2. Noosa Plan 2020
               The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •        Rural Zone Code;
               •        Low Density Housing Code;
               •        Caretaker’s Accommodation, Dwelling Unit and Rural Workers’ Accommodation Code.
               The subject site is located in Black Mountain and is zoned Rural. The proposed use is identified
               as a consistent use within the zone and is required to follow a code assessable application process.
               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:

                    Criteria             Planning Scheme                   Proposal                             Complies

                    Building height
                    •   storeys          2 storeys max                     1 storey (caretakers & dwelling)     
                    •   metres           8 metres (9m where only pitch 8.19 metres             (pitch    of 
                                         of roof)                      dwelling roof)
                                                                           6.6 metres (caretakers)              

                    Gross floor area     500m² max (dwelling house)        315m²                                
                                         90m2 max (caretaker’s)            106m²                                X

                    Boundary setbacks
                    • Frontage           10 metres min                     17m (existing) & 66m (dwelling)      
                    • Side               10 metres min                     110 metres (dwelling)                
                    • Ag setback         200m from sensitive land use      110 metres                           X

                    Roof Pitch           Max 15 degrees                    20 degrees (dwelling)                X

                    Carparking           2 covered min (dwelling)          2 covered                            
                                         1 covered min (caretaker’s)       unclear                              X


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