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Att 1 - Code Assessment
DUAL OCCUPANCY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING CODE
Location
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Location
PO1 Complies
Development is located within the No acceptable outcome provided
urban boundaries on land with good
access to a variety of essential
services and facilities, including
retail, commercial, social and
medical facilities and public
transport services.
PO2 Complies
A dual occupancy or multiple No acceptable outcome provided
dwellings occur only on land that is
suited to the development and
occupation of residential buildings
avoiding risk to people or property
from natural disaster.
Effects of Use
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Effects of Use
PO3 Complies
Development does not adversely No acceptable outcome provided
impact on existing or future
infrastructure including water or
sewerage utilities, electricity or
transport infrastructure.
Safety and Amenity
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliant
Safety and Amenity
PO4 AO4 Complies
Development addresses the street, Dual occupancy and multiple
contributes to the streetscape and dwellings do not occur on battleaxe
does not adversely impact on the or rear allotments or lots with a
amenity of any adjoining land on frontage less than 10.5 metres in
which residential development is width.
permitted.
PO5 AO5 Complies
Development is designed to Bedroom windows are at least 3 Please refer to the attached
minimise noise carrying between metres away from shared driveways, Architectural Plans prepared by K
dwelling units or accommodation car parking areas, mechanical plant, Architecture.
units by locating noise sensitive refuse and recycling areas, vents and
spaces such as bedrooms away exhausts.
from noise generating areas of the
development, such as car parking
areas or mechanical plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
PO6 AO6.1 Complies
Where dwellings form part of a mixed Clearly identifiable entry areas for The proposal has been provided with
use development, the development the residents of, and visitors to, pedestrian entrance on its southern
provides residents with reasonable multiple dwellings are provided boundary. The entrance leads to a
privacy and security. separately from entrances for other pedestrian pathway to the lobby and
site users and provide for safe entry entrance to the building.
from streets, car parking areas and
servicing areas.
AO6.2 Complies
Clearly marked, safe and secure Refer to attached Architectural Plans
parking areas are provided for prepared by K Architecture.
residents and visitors which are
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separate from parking areas
provided for other site users.
AO6.3 Complies
Security measures are installed such The development can be conditioned
that site users do not have access to to comply.
areas that are intended for the
exclusive use of residents of, and
visitors to, dwellings.
AO6.4 Not applicable
Dwellings are designed to incorporate
suitable noise attenuation and privacy
measures to reduce amenity impacts
from business uses.
AO6.5 Complies
Windows, balconies and terraces of Refer to attached Architectural Plans
each dwelling are screened where prepared by K Architecture.
overlooking a habitable room or
private open space of another
dwelling within 9 metres.
PO7 AO7 Complies
Buildings and outdoor spaces are Development of the site enhances: The proposal has been carefully
designed to allow for natural (a) opportunities for passive designed to ensure the utilizing of a
surveillance without adversely surveillance of communal range of passive architectural features.
impacting the privacy of onsite or spaces including providing As such the proposal, provides ease of
adjoining residents. welllit, active and overlooked navigation and maintenance,
places and routes; opportunities for passive surveillance
(b) legibility of the site and ease of and a clear distinction from public to
navigation; private space.
(c) clear distinction between public
and private spaces; and
(d) ease of maintenance
Editor’s Note—development should
comply with the principles of Crime
Prevention through Environmental
Design Guidelines for Queensland
PO8 AO8.1 Complies
Development, including entrance The main entrance is clearly Through the use of a gate and
ways and outdoor spaces, are identifiable and visible from the pedestrian pathway on the front
designed to protect the personal street, footpath, visitor car parking boundary, the main entrance to the
security and safety of residents as well areas and driveway. building is clearly defined.
as legitimate site visitors.
AO8.2 Complies
The internal path network has clear
sightlines to the main entry and street
access points.
AO8.3 Complies
Visitors have direct access to the main Refer to the attached Architectural
entrance without passing through Plans.
private outdoor living areas.
PO9 AO9 Complies were relevant
Multiple dwellings can be One in three multiple dwelling units:
accommodated and visited by a wide (a) is accessible by a safe,
cross section of the community continuous and step free
including people with limited mobility. path of travel from the
street entrance of the
property or from a car
parking space;
(b) has a stepfree entrance
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door with opening
width of at least 820
millimetres; and
(c) contains a bathroom on the
entry level.
Landscaping & private open space
PO10 AO10.1 Not applicable
Development: Landscaping is provided to a
(a) enhances liveability and minimum of 40% of the site area and
promotes outdoor living; 60% of this is soft landscaping.
(b) contributes to the visual
amenity and natural OR
landscape character of
the area; AO10.2 Complies
(c) retains existing large trees If for small dwellings or for
where practicable; development which provides a ratio
(d) provides privacy between uses; of at least three small dwellings to
(e) reduces the bulk and scale of one other dwelling, landscaping is
development; and provided to a minimum of 35% of the
site area and 60% of this is soft
(f) conceals services, car parking
landscaping.
and manoeuvring areas.
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
Private open space: Private open space is provided for
(a) is provided to all dwellings each dwelling at the following rate:
and is adequate in size, shape (a) at ground level—a
and dimensions to suit the minimum of 25m² directly
needs of the occupants; accessed from living
(b) receives adequate sunlight; and spaces; or
(c) is designed and orientated (b) if above ground level—
to ensure privacy is 12m² with a minimum
maintained between uses. width of 2.5 metres
accessed directly from
the living spaces.
OR
AO11.2 Complies
Private open space is provided for
each small dwelling at the following
rate:
(a) at ground level—a
minimum of 20m² directly
accessed from living
spaces and exclusive of
clothes drying area; or
(b) if above ground level—
9m² with a minimum
width of 2.5 metres
accessed directly from
the living spaces.
AO11.3 Complies
Private open space contributing to the
above calculations has a maximum
gradient of 10% (1 in 10) and is clear
of any utilities such as gas, water
tanks and air conditioning units.
PO12 AO12.1 Complies
Safe vehicular access is provided to Development does not gain direct
and from the site without adversely access from any road with a legal
impacting on the safety of the road speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour
network. or above.
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AO12.2 Not applicable
Where located on any road of a
higher order than local road or where
accommodating three or more
households, vehicle manoeuvring
areas are provided on site such that
vehicles enter and leave the site in a
forward gear.
PO13 AO13 Complies
Sufficient onsite car parking is Car parking is provided in accordance
provided to accommodate the with Table 9.4.1.4 in the Driveways
number and type of vehicles likely to and Parking Code
be generated by the residential use
without impacting on the safety or
amenity of the adjoining streets.
PO14 Not applicable
Underground car parking areas are No acceptable outcome provided
designed to drain and function safely
during a flood event and power
failure.
High Density Residential Zone Code
Role and Function
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Development in the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
PO1 Complies
Development provides for higher No acceptable outcome provided
density multiple dwellings in a range
of dwelling sizes and styles, which
meet the needs of currentand future
resident populations including small
households, older persons, people
on low incomes and people with
special mobility needs.
PO2 Complies
Where adjoining or over the road No acceptable outcome provided
from land within the Major Centre
Zone, residential development is
exclusively for permanent residents
rather than visitors.
PO3 AO3.1 Complies
Land uses including short-term Land uses do not typically rely on
accommodation are limited to those people other than residents of thesite
which are compatible with high to be present on the site between the
density living in urban hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am.
neighbourhoods and do not cause
unreasonable loss of amenity, having AO3.2 Not Applicable
regard to: Well established visitor
(a) the privacy of residents on accommodation including resort
the subject property or complexes and short-term
adjoiningproperties; accommodation is scattered amongst
permanent residents.
(b) any likely increase in noise to
adjoining properties;
AO3.3
(c) the scale of the use and its Not Applicable
Short-term accommodation is
compatibility with the designed and orientated so that the
characterand uses within the majority of outdoor living areas face
property or surrounding away from the habitable areas of
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area; adjoining dwellings.
(d) retention of the primary
Complies
residential function of an area; AO3.4
The waste store will be a screened area
Waste storage areas are screened and within the side setback.
(e) the residential
located to the rear or side ofa building
function and
and are not located along any
arrangement of
frontage to a public street or space.
commonproperty;
(f) the impact on the safety AO3.5
and efficiency of the local Short-term accommodation does not: Not Applicable
roadnetwork;
(a) constitute a party house; and
(g) the impact of waste storage create noise which would
areas on the visual amenity unreasonably impact on the
ofthe area or sensitive land residential amenity enjoyed by the
uses; adjoining or surroundingproperties.
(h) the location of the waste
storage in relation to sensitive
landuses; and
(i) any impact on shared
vehicular access or parking.
PO4 AO4.1 Not applicable
A secondary dwelling may create No more than one secondary
permanent housing for an extended dwelling is provided on any site
family member or other member of the
regardless of site area.
household resident in the dwelling
house while protecting the character
of thesite and the zone. AO4.2
A secondary dwelling:
(a) has a maximum gross floor area
of 65m²;
(b) has no more than two
bedrooms; and
(c) does not occur on any property
covered by a Building UnitPlan.
Built Form
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Built Form
PO5 AO5.1 Complies
Buildings and structures: Buildings and structures:
(a) are low rise and present a
building height consistent with (a) on lots with frontage to
structures on adjoining and Serenity Close, Noosa Heads,
surrounding premises; are nomore than 15 metres in
(b) are designed to provide an building height; or
interesting streetscape and
complement landform changes (b) on any other site, are no
and landscapes; more than 12 metres in
(c) do not visually dominate the buildingheight.
street or surrounding area;
(d) respect the scale of existing
vegetation, maintaining a AO5.2 Complies
vegetated skyline; Where excavation is required, the
(e) preserve the amenity of maximum portion of the exposed
surrounding premises including external façade of the building
privacy, views and access to cannot exceed :
sunlight;
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(f) do not exceed three storeys , (a) 15 metres in building height
except for lots with frontage to
for lots with frontage to
Serenity Close, Noosa Heads
which do not exceed four Serenity Close, Noosa Heads;
storeys or
(b) 12 metres in building height on
any other site.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-
13A
Alternative provision to the QDC
PO6 Complies
Development: No acceptable outcome provided The proposal includes a range
architectural features and variants to
(a) is of a scale compatible with ensure that the development will no
surrounding development and present an appearance of bulk or scale.
the particular circumstances of The proposal is considered compliant
the site; and with the community expectations of its
(b) does not present an appearance zoning and local plan area.
of bulk to adjacent properties,
roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site.
PO7 AO7 Complies
Site cover: For a dwelling house, site cover Refer to proposal plans, prepared by K
Architecture.
(a) does not exceed 40% of the site does not exceed 40% of the site
area; or area.
(b) for small dwellings or for
Alternative provision to the QDC
development which provides a
ratio of at least three small
dwellings to every one other
dwelling, does not exceed 45%
of the site area.
PO8 AO8 Complies
Plot ratio: For a dwelling house plot ratio of
development does not exceed:
(a) for sites with frontage to
Serenity Close, Noosa (a) 0.65:1 for sites up to and
Heads — does not exceed including 7,000m2; or
1:1; or (b) 0.6:1 for sites over 7,000m2.
(b) for development in all other
areas does not exceed:
(i) 0.65:1 for sites up to and
including 7,000m²; or
(ii) 0.6:1 for sites over
7,000m²; or
(c) for small dwellings or for
development which provides a
ratio of at least three small
dwellings to every one other
dwelling, does not exceed:
(i) 0.75:1 for sites up to and
including 7,000m2; or
(ii) 0.7:1 for sites over
7,000m2.
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PO9 AO9.1 Performance Solution
Buildings and structures are designed Buildings and structures meet Refer to section 7.5.1 of the
and sited to: Development Assessment Report.
the following minimum
(a) provide a high level of boundarysetbacks:
amenity to users of the (a) for frontages:
subject site and adjoining
(i) first and second
premises, including storeys— 6 metres
provision of visual and
(ii) third storey and
acoustic privacy;
thereafter—10 metres
(b) not unreasonably obstruct
views or cause overlooking of (b) Side boundaries—
private open space or (i) 1.5 metre setback up to
habitable areas of adjoining 4.5 metres height;
premises; (ii) 2 metres setback
(c) provide adequate distance from between 4.5 metres
adjoining land uses; and 7.5 metres height;
and
(d) preserve existing
vegetation that (iii) 2 metres plus 500
will help buffer millimetres for
development; every 3 metres
above 7.5 metres
(e) allow for space and Performance Solution
height or part Refer to section 7.5.1 of the
landscaping to be provided
thereof Development Assessment Report.
between buildings
including adequate area at (c) Rear boundary
ground level for
(i) first and second
landscaping with trees, storeys—6 metres
shrubs, outdoor living and
(ii) third storey and
utilities;
thereafter— 8 metres Not Applicable
(f) be consistent with
AO9.2
the predominant
The front 6 metres of the
character of the
property is landscaped open
surrounding area;
space, provided that
and Not Applicable
uncovered visitor parking, or
(g) protect the natural swimming pools protruding
character and avoid no more than 1 metre above
adverse impacts on the ground level, can be as
ecologically close as 2 metres from the Not Applicable
important areas such front boundary.
as national parks,
waterways and AO9.3
wetlands. Relocatable homes are set back not
less than:
(a) 6 metres from a road frontage;
(b) 1.5 metres from any other site
boundary; and
(c) 3 metres from an internal road
AO9.4
Buildings and structures on
premises with frontage to the Noosa
River system are setback not less
than 10 metres from mean high
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water spring as shown in Figure
AP3-15A
AO9.5
Where a boundary adjoins land in
the Environmental Managementand
Conservation zone the minimum
setback is 5 metres.
Editor's note— If there is a
conflict between minimum
boundary setbacks, the
greater setback prevails.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Building Design and Streetscape
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Streetscape
PO10 AO10.1 Complies
Development: Development provides visual
(a) contributes positively to the interest to the street and
surrounding area; surrounding area through:
(b) addresses and enhances the (a) highlighting individual
streetscape by incorporating dwellings and land uses
articulation and individual throughdiffering
design elements that add external materials,
visual interest to the finishes or textures;
development; (b) offsetting or staggering
(c) has form and architectural dwellings to provide
scale that does not dominate variation in thefrontage;
thestreetscape or the (c) varying the roof form.
surrounding properties;
Complies
(d) does not detract from the AO10.2
The proposal includes a gate and arbor
visual amenity of adjoining Buildings have the main entrance over the pedestrian entrance on it’s
properties through the impact easily recognisable from the street southern boundary. This provides a
on views, access to sunlight or and include design elements in the discernable entrance.
overlooking; front façade such as verandahs,
external stairs, awning or shade
(e) takes the form of small
structures and windowopenings.
separate buildings, rather
than largesingle bulky Complies
AO10.3
development; and
Buildings and structures are designed
(f) sits within a landscaped setting.
to:
(a) have a maximum wall length
of 15 metres and external
wallsincorporate at least one
design element (such as
windows, pergolas, sun
shading devices, balconies) to
add visual interest and
amenity;
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(b) allow for landscape
treatments to soften the
development;and
(c) avoid more than six dwellings
attached in any one plane.
Not Applicable
AO10.4
For corner sites, the
building design addresses
both streetfrontages by:
(a) including doors and windows
that front each road; and
(b) providing separate vehicle
access points to each road.
Editor’s Note—for examples of
designs that meet above provisions
see Figure 6.3.3.4 and Figure AP3-4A
Not Applicable
AO10.5
For a dwelling house, development
provides visual interest to thestreet
and the surrounding area through:
(a) limiting the vertical
distance between the
ground and thelowest
suspended floor to no
more than 3 metres;
(b) limiting the length of any
external wall in one plane
to 15metres; and
(c) ensuring each external
wall includes at least one
design element such as
verandahs, external stairs,
window openings,
awnings or porches.
Garage and Carports AO11.1 Complies
PO11 Covered car parking spaces are not
Garage doors and carports do not
located between the buildingand
dominate the street or the building
design. the road frontage.
AO11.2 Complies
Garages and covered car parking
are integrated with the line and
plain of the building
AO11.3 Not Applicable
Where multiple garages face the
street, they are separated by a
minimum of 2 metres or are
staggered in setback by a minimum
of1 metre.
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AO11.4 Not Applicable
Garages that are visible from the street,
but do not face the street, include a
landscaped setback to the street and
provide articulation,windows or a mix
of materials to provide interest to the
garage facade.
PO12 AO12 Complies
Basements: Basements:
(a) visually integrate with the (a) are limited to one access a
building; maximum of 6 metres wide;
and
(b) do not dominate the street or
building design; (b) do not encroach into building
setback areas.
(c) area screened through
landscaping; and
do not present as a storey to the street. Editor's Note— refer to figure 6.9.2
PO13 AO13.1 Complies
Front fences and walls are designed Front fences or walls are set back Except for the pedestrian entry gate,
and sited to: the front wall/fence is located 1.5m
an average of 1 metre and are
from the front setback.
(a) contribute to the attractiveness articulated to provide visual
of the streetscape; interest by stepping the design at
(b) be compatible with the existing a maximum of 5 metre intervals.
streetscape character;
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(c) avoid interference with AO13.2
movement of surface Where located on the boundary:
stormwater; (a) the solid portion of front
(d) allow for casual surveillance of fences and walls is no more
the street; than 1.2metres high; or
(e) provide planting in front of (b) the walls contain openings or
solid fences and walls; and materials that ensure it is 50%
(f) ensure plantings between the transparent and has a height
Not Applicable
front fence and the footpath
not exceeding 1.8 metres.
does not create an
impediment for pedestrians
using the footpath. AO13.3
Solid front fences and walls
may be 1.8 metres in height if
theproperty has frontage to an Complies
arterial road or a distributor
road.
AO13.4
The area of land between the front
fence and the boundary is
landscaped to screen the fence
from the street, however,
landscaping does not encroach
more than 500 millimetres into the
road reserve or within 1.5 metres of
a sealed footpath.
(c) Editor's note—refer to figure
AP3-4A and figure AP3-4B
PO14 AO14 Complies
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Development incorporates: Buildings Buildings and structures use:
and structures use:
(a) natural finishes wherever
(a) materials and finishes that possible;
complement the surrounding (b) a mix of lightweight and
areaand integrate with the textured external finishes;
surrounding natural and built
(c) masonry construction where
environment; and
variation is provided in
(b) a variety of external texture and the façade uses
finishes to provide an a variety of finishes to break
interesting builtform and up the surface; and
avoid bulky single plane
(d) open or transparent
finishes.
balustrades.
Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B
PO15 AO15.1 Not applicable
Roof forms: With the exception of Noosa Heads
(a) contribute positively to the and Coastal Communities Local Areas,
local skyline; the main roof of the building has a
roof pitch no less than 5 degrees and
(b) complement the character of
has minimum 600 millimetre eaves to
the locality and the
at least 75% of the perimeter of the
topographyof the site;
building.
(c) avoid box profiles/parapets;
and
AO15.2 Complies
(d) do not create opportunities Development does not include roof
for overlooking the private top terraces.
openspace or internal spaces
of neighbourhood AO15.3 Not Applicable
properties. The total width of any parapet
wall does not exceed 50% of the
width of the front facarde of a
building.
PO16 AO16.1 Complies
Development: Buildings and structures:
(a) provides a high level of (a) are sited and orientated to
residential amenity to users minimise the likelihood of
of thesubject site; and overlooking the private
(b) does not unreasonably open space of adjacent
impact on the amenity residentialuses;
enjoyed by users of adjoining (b) avoid reduction of sunlight to
or nearby premises, including at least 40% of the private
privacy andaccess to sunlight. open space areas of any
adjoining residences to less
Editor's note—Provisions for sill than 2hours between 9:00am
height, glazing, screening and and 3:00pm on any day of the
window openings are to improve year;
the residential amenity for (c) incorporate fencing,
occupants. Thermal performance landscaping and screening
requirements are contained in to mitigateimpacts on
Queensland Development Code adjoining residential uses.
MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings.
Energy efficiency requirements Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
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are contained in the National and figure AP3-2A
Construction Code.
AO16.2
Not Applicable
Business or entertainment uses
established as part of a mixed-use
development incorporate suitable
noise attenuation measures to
reduce amenity impacts to
occupants of residential uses.
AO16.3 Complies
Transparent doors and windows are
designed and located so they do not
directly face transparent doors or
windows or the private open space
areas of other dwellings or
accommodation units within10
metres;
AO16.4
Complies
Where windows, balconies, terraces,
verandas or decks overlook orhave
the potential to overlook the private
open space of nearby properties or
view into habitable room windows
within 10 metres—
(a) windows have a sill height of
not less than 1.7 metres
abovefinished floor level;
(b) windows and other openings
are permanently screened to
aminimum height of 1.7
metres to avoid overlooking;
(c) windows and doors use
translucent glazing to
obscureviews; or
(d) windows or balconies are offset
by 45 degrees or more.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1C
AO16.5 Complies
Planter boxes, screens, pergolas,
landscaping and architectural
design of balconies are used to
screen the ground floor private
open space of dwellings from
separate upper-level dwellings.
AO16.6 Complies
Permanently fixed external screening
devices complement the building's
external materials and finishes and
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may incorporate solidtranslucent
screens, shutters, perforated panels
or trellises which have a maximum of
50% openings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1B
PO17 AO17.1 Performance Solution
Development, including mechanical Communal outdoor recreational Refer to 7.5.1 of the Development
Assessment Report.
plant, vehicle manoeuvring and facilities including swimming pools,
communal outdoor recreation uses: spas and sports courts are:
(a) do not have an adverse (a) setback at least 12 metres
effect on the amenity from the boundary of land in a
enjoyed by users of residential zone and screened
adjacent or nearby by a 5 metre wide buffer
premises through emission densely planted with trees and
ofnoise, light, fumes or shrubs including species from1
smoke; metre to 8 metres in height; or
(b) do not cause (b) located internally to the
unreasonable arrangement of buildings on
disturbance to local the site;and
faunathrough light or (c) not used between the
smoke emissions. hours of 9:00pm and
6:30am thefollowing day
AO17.2 Not Applicable
For a lit sports court:
(a) the court is located at least
60 metres from the external
wallof an existing or
approved dwelling on
adjoining or nearby premises
(as measured from the centre
line of the court); and
(b) the vertical illumination
resulting from direct, reflected
or other incidental light
emanating from the site does
not exceed 8 lux when
measured at any point 1.5
metres outsidethe boundary
and at any level from ground
level upward; and
(c) any flood lighting is restricted
to the types that give no
upward component of light
where mounted horizontally
(i.e. afull cut off luminare)
AO17.3 Complies
Mechanical plant is:
(a) located at least 2
metres from side or
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rear property
boundary;
(b) where located at ground level,
screened by fencing 1.5
metres in height or dense
vegetation of at least 1.5
metres inwidth incorporating
grouped trees and shrubs with
maximumseparation distance
of 1 metre measured from the
centre of the plant;
(c) where located above
ground level, enclosed or
screenedsuch that it is not
visible from the street
frontage nor adjoining
properties; and
(d) visually integrated into the
line and plane of the building
androof design and does not
project beyond the height or
widthof the building when
viewed from the street and
adjoining properties.
Editor’s Note— Mechanical
plant includes generators,
motors,compressors and pumps
such as air-conditioning or pool
equipment.
AO17.4
Waste storage areas, clothes Complies
drying areas and external storage
areas are screened from the
street.
Pedestrian and Cycling
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Pedestrian and Cycling
PO18 AO18 Complies
Development promotes safe and Pedestrian and bicycle pathways
efficient walking and cycling by are provided in accordance withthe
providing well located, legible and Transport Code in Table 9.4.7.3
convenient to use sealedpathways
Pedestrian and Cycle Infrastructure.
with opportunity for casual
surveillance:
(a) external to the site; and
(b) along any new roads created.
Environment, Heritage and scenic amenity
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Environment, Heritage and Scenic Amenity
PO19 AO19.1 Refer to attached Geotechnical
assessment.
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, cut
(a) has minimal impact on the or fill is less than 1.5 metres indepth
natural heritage landform of relative to the ground level.
thesite; Can be conditioned to comply
AO19.2
(b) does not lead to erosion
Development does not result in
or the transport of
sediment or other material including
sediments offsite; and
building materials or waste products
(c) does not lead to the being deposited or released into the
disturbance of natural road reserve, stormwater drain or
features, buildings or adjacent properties.
structures of cultural
heritage significance. Not applicable
AO19.3
Development on a site adjoining a
local heritage place respects the
cultural heritage significance of the
place by mitigating any adverse
impacts on the setting or integrity of
the heritage values.
Editor’s Note—Local heritage places
are identified on the Heritage and
Character Areas Overlay maps in
Schedule 2.
PO20 AO20.1 Not applicable
Development on sloping sites: Building and structures are not
(a) is visually responsive to constructed on land with a slope
the natural topography greater than 25%.
and sitswithin the
landscape rather than AO20.2 Complies - the building has been
On sloping sites, split-level designed to respond to the slopes
dominating it; and
across the sites.
buildings, with small floorplates,
(b) steps down slopes or uses
that step down the slope are used
suspended floor
as an alternative to slab on ground
construction,minimising
construction to minimise building
cut and fill and avoiding
bulk and benching of the sites.
benching of the site.
Editor's note- Refer to Figure 6.9.1A
and Figure 6.9.1B
AO20.3
The distance between the ground Complies
level and the lowest part of the
floor of the building does not
exceed 3 metres.
Social Housing
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Social Housing
PO21 AO21 Not applicable
Where the development for multiple Development:
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dwellings on Lot 3 RP884396, Noosa
(a) makes provision for affordable
Heads, dwellings are provided to and social housing;
meet the needs of different
households. (a) provides social
housing that is
distributed across the
development site;
(b) provides 2 in every 10
dwellings as affordable
housing;
(c) provides 1 in every 10
dwellings as social housing.
Editor’s Note -
Affordable housing is housing
that is appropriate to the needs of
households with low to moderate
incomes, if the members of the
households will spend no more
than 30% of gross income on
housing costs.
Social housing is housing made up of
public and community housing, that
is owned and run by the government
or a not for profitagency (as the
provider) for people on low incomes
or with special needs.
Earthworks and Drainage
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Earthworks and Drainage
PO22 AO22 To comply
Filling and excavation for Filling and excavation for
operational works do not operational works is designed and
directly, indirectly or cumulatively constructed to ensure overland flow
cause adverse impacts external and/or flooding is not worsened,
to thedevelopment site by: impeded, or otherwise diverted to
(a) causing ponding of water on adversely affect otherproperties or
the site or nearby land; downstream environments.
(b) increasing flooding, which
adversely affects the safety or
useof any land upstream or
downstream; or
(c) adversely affecting the
flow of water in any
overland flowpath.
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NOOSA HEADS LOCAL PLAN CODE
Amenity and Function
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Development in the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
PO1 Complies
Development enhances the role of No acceptable outcome provided
Noosa Heads as the principal focus
for visitor accommodation and
services in Noosa Shire with high
levels of accessibility to outdoor
recreational pursuits and urban
services.
PO2 Complies
Development contributes to the No acceptable outcome provided
lifestyle and amenity of residents of
Noosa Heads and its surroundings
and services coastal communities to
the southeast.
PO3 AO3.1 Not applicable
Development contributes to the Development adjacent to a gateway or
establishment of attractive special place or on land identified as a
streetscapes to enhance the character key corner in Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
of Noosa Heads. Junction Framework and Character
plan) or Figure 7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and Character plan):
(a) incorporates architectural and
landscape treatments which
emphasise the corner location
as shown in Figure AP310A
and Figure AP310B; and
(b) incorporates building
materials such as varied roof
forms, changes in materials
and variations in projected
and recessed elements and
facades.
AO3.2 Not applicable
Development adjacent to a primary
streetscape treatment area on Figure
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction Framework
and Character plan) or Figure 7.2.5.5
(Hastings Street Framework and
Character plan) provides streetscape
improvements which are appropriate
to the location, setting and context of
the development and complement
existing or proposed streetscape
works in the local area.
AO3.3
Development on Key Development Not applicable
Sites identified on Figure 7.2.5.4
(Noosa Junction Framework and
Character Plan) incorporates a high
standard of architectural design and
landscape treatment consistent with
the streetscape character.
Editor’s Note— For further
guidance and context in
interpreting the Framework and
Character Plans please refer to PSP7
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Framework and Character Plans.
PO4 AO4 Not applicable
The visual amenity and character Development adjacent to the major
surrounding the major road network road network, particularly Sunshine
and entrance roads, is protected and Beach Road, Eenie Creek Road,
enhances the entrances to Noosa Noosa Drive and Noosa Parade
Heads. incorporates landscaping that
complements the natural species
occurring in the local area, protects
existing vegetation within the road
reserve and incorporates design
elements that add visual interest to
the streetscape.
PO5 AO5 Complies
Development retains enhances the Development retains and enhances The existing mature tree on site will be
existing mature trees and character existing mature trees and character compensated by the planting of four
vegetation contributing to the vegetation contributing to the (4) large trees on site.
vegetated backdrop, character and vegetated backdrop, character and
habitat values of the local area. habitat values of the local plan area,
including:
(a) Noosa National Park and
Weyba Creek conservation
areas;
(b) the vegetated hills which frame
Noosa Heads, Laguna Bay,
Noosa Inlet and Hastings
Street;
(c) the foreshore areas of the
Noosa River, Lake Weyba,
Weyba Creek and their
associated riparian
communities;
(d) Noosa Spit/Noosa Woods;
(e) street trees along Hastings
Street;
(f) the vegetated drainage lines
through residential estates;
and
(g) other character vegetation
where identified in Figure
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
Framework and Character
plan) or Figure 7.2.5.5
(Hastings Street Framework
and Character plan)
PO6 AO6.1 Not applicable
Development retains significant views Development does not intrude upon
and vistas contributing to the setting important gateways and sightlines
and character of the local plan area. including:
(a) significant views to the
ocean, Noosa River and
coastal lowlands from
streets, beaches and other
public places;
(b) the vegetated backdrop of
Noosa Hill as seen from
Noosa Main Beach and the
Hastings Street area;
(c) views from Hastings Street to
Main Beach;
(d) vistas over Laguna Bay and to
the Noosa National Park and
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the vegetation stands and hills
within Little Cove;
(e) the scenic view of Noosa
National Park and Weyba
Creek from Cooloola and
Weyba Park Estates; and
(f) vistas across Noosa River from
Noosa Sound.
Not applicable
AO6.2
For Noosa Junction Major Centre and
Hastings Street Visitor Centre,
buildings and structures do not
significantly interrupt or encroach
upon key contextual views as identified
on Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
Framework and Character plan) and
Figure 7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and Character plan) and
shown in Figure 7.2.5.7, Figure 7.2.5.8,
and Figure 7.2.5.10.
Not applicable
AO6.3
Buildings and other structures visible
from the beach or public spaces use
materials and finishes that
complement the beachside character
and integrate with the surrounding
natural landscape and skyline
vegetation.
AO6.4 Not applicable
Views of building or structures from
the beach are framed or filtered
through vegetation.
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3 3A
Built Form and Streetscape
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Built Form and Streetscape
PO7 AO7.1 Complies
Buildings, structures and landscaping Development takes the form of small The development is a single building
is integrated with the natural separate buildings rather than large on a small lot. The scale of the building
landscape and reflect the beachside, single bulky buildings, stepping down is consistent with the requirements set
riverside or hillside character and slopes where applicable and not out in the Noosa Plan and will make a
setting of the local plan area in terms visually dominating the street, positive contribution to the
of form, composition and protection of beachfront, riverfront, adjacent streetscape of Bottlebrush Avenue.
neighbourhood amenity. properties, surrounding spaces or the
existing skyline.
AO7.2 Complies
Buildings and structures have a scale The scale and height of the building is
and building height consistent with consistent with built form outcomes
development on adjoining and anticipated for the site and those
surrounding land. adjoining it in the Noosa Plan.
AO7.3 Complies
Buildings and structures preserve the
amenity of adjoining land including
sunlight to neighbouring properties.
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AO7.4 Complies
Development respects the scale of The proposal provides soft
surrounding vegetation and maximises landscaping along the boundaries of
the opportunity for retention of the site.
existing vegetation and incorporates
soft landscaping between buildings.
AO7.5 Complies
Buildings and structures: The proposed design building designs
(a) incorporate articulated roof include an interesting roof profile
forms which are visible from which caps the building appropriately,
the street; a mixture of materials, balconies,
(b) incorporate a mix of colours and articulation to create a
lightweight and textured high quality development that will
external building materials or enhance the character and appearance
materials that reflect the of the local area.
natural environment such as
timber and rock face;
(c) provide variation through
articulation, texture and
detailing;
(d) incorporate verandahs, open
balconies or shaded patios for
outdoor living, with open,
transparent or semiopen
balustrades;
(e) use understated colour
schemes and lowreflective
roofing and cladding
materials.
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP33A
Centres and Services
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Centres and Services
PO8 Not applicable
The Noosa Heads local plan area No acceptable outcome provided
is serviced by the following
centres that provide business,
entertainment and community
activities consistent with the
Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy:
(g) Noosa Junction Major centre;
(h) Quamby Place Neighbourhood
centre; and
(i) Hastings Street Visitor centre.
PO9 AO9.1 Not applicable
Noosa Junction is a major activity Development in Noosa Junction is to
centre servicing the coastal part of be generally in accordance with
Noosa Shire providing a wide range Figure 7.2.5.4 ( Noosa Junction
of centre activities and employment Framework and Character Plan).
including:
(a) retail uses of supermarkets and AO9.2
specialty retail; The redevelopment of the former
(b) commercial and professional Bowls site in Noosa Junction includes
office space; the dedication of land zoned
(c) creative industries; Recreation and Open Space Zone with
(d) education; a minimum area of 1,000m2 to be
(e) health and wellbeing; located generally in accordance with
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(f) entertainment activities; Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
(g) small dwellings in mixeduse Framework and Character Plan).
format;
(h) high quality open space and
public realm; and
(i) a transport hub.
PO10 AO10 Not applicable
Development reinforces the main Development on Sunshine Beach Road
street character of Hastings between Noosa Drive and Berrima Row,
Street, Sunshine Beach Road, Arcadia Street, the northern side of
Arcadia Street and the northern Lanyana Way and Hastings Street is
side of Lanyana Way with a attractive, vibrant and pedestrian
pedestrian scale of friendly.
development and visual
linkages to open space and Editor's note— Refer to Figure 7.2.5.6
natural areas such as Noosa and Figure 7.2.5.9 for character and
National Park, Noosa Hill and built form outcomes for Hastings Street
Noosa Main Beach and Pinaroo and Sunshine Beach Road.
Park.
PO11 AO11 Not applicable
Development in a Centre zone or Development:
Tourist Accommodation zone in (d) respects the layout, scale
Hastings Street: (including height and
(g) is sympathetic to the setback) and character of
existing character, development on adjoining
streetscape and built form; sites;
(h) contributes to the variety (e) includes detailing and
of low set and walk up articulation for horizontal
building styles in the emphasis;
streetscape; (f) provides a fine scale of built
(i) creates vibrant and active form;
streets and public spaces; and (g) provides active street
(j) provides integrated and frontages where identified as
functional car parking and primary active street frontage
access arrangements that do on Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
not dominate the street. Junction Framework and
Character plan) or Figure
7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and Character plan)
that incorporate shopfronts,
indoor/outdoor cafes and
restaurants and other activities
that are likely to foster casual,
social and business interaction
for extended periods. Refer to
Figure AP38A for design
outcomes for active
streetscapes.
(h) has building openings
overlooking the street and
addressing key corners as
indicated on Figure 7.2.5.4
(Noosa Junction Framework
and Character plan) or Figure
7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and Character
plan) and Figure AP37A; and
(i) includes the provision of
landscaping, shaded seating
and consistent and simple
paving materials on footpaths
consistent with the character
of its setting including where
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shown as primary streetscape
treatment area on Figure
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
Framework and Character
plan) or Figure 7.2.5.5
(Hastings Street Framework
and Character plan).
PO12 Not applicable
Development in the Neighbourhood No acceptable outcome provided
Centre zone at Quamby Place provides
dining options and lower order goods
and services to support the daytoday
needs of residents and visitors.
PO13 AO13.1 Not applicable
Development is high quality, low rise Pedestrian pathways in and around
and pedestrian focussed reinforcing Hastings Street are maintained for
the character of Hastings Street as a pedestrians as the priority and business
principal focal point for visitors. activities extending to pathways is
limited in extent.
AO13.2
There is no decrease in the amount of
public open space in or around
Hastings Street.
AO13.3
Vehicular access to Hastings Street is
gained via Noosa Drive only.
PO14 Not applicable
Development within the Community No acceptable outcome provided
Facilities zone contributes to
community infrastructure,
utilities and services.
PO15 Not applicable
Office and retail businesses in Noosa No acceptable outcome provided
Heads are typically of a smaller
scale while large floorplate and
land intensive uses including
showrooms, bulky goods and
outdoor sales are more
appropriately located in
Noosaville.
Housing Choice
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Housing Choice
PO16 AO16 Not applicable
Residential development within the Residential dwellings within the Major
Major Centre zone incorporates Centre zone:
small dwellings that provide long (a) do not exceed a floor area of
term housing for employees and 100m2; and
students. (b) are part of a mixeduse
development with
nonresidential uses at the
ground level.
PO17 Not applicable
Sites currently used or approved for No acceptable outcome provided
residential care facilities continue to
provide such services into the future.
PO18 Not applicable
Development in the Low Density No acceptable outcome provided
Residential zone maintains a high
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level of residential amenity for
permanent residents.
Visitor Facilities
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Visitor Facilities
PO19 Not applicable
Development in the Tourist No acceptable outcome provided
Accommodation zone and other
resort complexes provide visitor
accommodation into the future to
preserve and support the role of
Noosa Heads as a tourism focus area.
Noosa River
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Noosa River
PO20 No acceptable outcome provided. Not applicable
Commercial development on or
adjacent to the Noosa River:
(a) provides for uses for
marine facility
purposes only,
including water
transport and boat
hire;
(b) is compatible with the scenic
values of the waterway;
(c) provides a high level of
amenity, including
ensuring low ambient
noise levels;
(d) does not increase the
overall scale and intensity
of commercial operations;
(e) ensures no net increase in
gross floor area of building
and structures;
(f) uses materials, natural
finishes and colours that
blend with the
surrounding natural
landscape; and
(g) reflects the character and
setting of the waterfront
locality (such as timber and
tin construction with a
traditional pitched roof
design).
PO21 AO21.1 Not applicable
Commercial development on and No additional commercial leases are
adjacent to the Noosa River is not created on or adjacent to the Noosa
increased or expanded beyond River.
existing building footprints and
structures within existing lease areas.
AO21.2
Development does not increase the
overall building footprint, gross
floor area or height of buildings or
structures associated with
commercial jetties.
PO22 Not applicable
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The loading and unloading of No acceptable outcome provided.
passengers and boat docking is
confined to the commercial lease
areas of the respective commercial
operation.
Access and Connectivity
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Access & Connectivity
PO23 AO23 Not applicable
Development integrates with and Development on land including or
extends the existing street and adjoining a key pedestrian/cycle link
pathway networks including but shown on Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
not limited to those identified on Junction Framework and Character
Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction plan) and Figure 7.2.5.5 (Hastings
Framework and Character plan) Street Framework and Character
and Figure 7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street plan) facilitates these connections.
Framework and Character plan)
such that connections to and
between key local destinations are
provided and reinforced.
PO24 AO24 Not applicable
Development of Lot 3 on RP884396, A link road is constructed to Council's
being the former Noosa Heads specifications as part of the first stage
bowls club, provides a new road link of redevelopment of Lot 3 RP884396
connecting Noosa Drive near generally in accordance with Figure
Pinnaroo Park to Lanyana Way to 7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction Framework
improve local connectivity. and Character Plan) and is dedicated to
Council at no cost.
PO25 Complies
Development: No acceptable outcome provided
(a) avoids the generation of
excessive traffic or amenity
impacts on Hastings Street,
Noosa Parade or Noosa Drive;
(b) avoids through traffic on
residential streets;
(c) maintains Hastings Street as a
narrow traffic way;
(d) minimises the potential for
conflict between pedestrian
and vehicular traffic by
consolidating, rather than
increasing vehicular access
points across footpaths; and
(e) ensures car parking does not
dominate the streetscape.
Environment, Natural Resources and Recreation
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Environment, natural resources and recreation
PO26 AO26 Not applicable
Development has no significant Connecting Habitat Areas as identified
adverse impacts on biodiversity, on Map SFM4 - Biodiversity (Strategic
natural vegetation, native fauna Framework) are protected from
habitat, landscape quality, water fragmentation and encroachment by
quality or cultural heritage values, development.
including those related to—
(a) changes to natural drainage;
(b) disturbance to any wetland
system;
(c) management of fire risk;
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(d) erosion and the transport of
sediments off site;
(e) unmanaged public access;
(f) changes to fauna habitat and
behaviour.
PO27 AO27 Not applicable
Development maintains and protects Open space corridors identified as
an integrated open space network to— Ecological Linkages and Major
(a) provide passive and active Recreation areas on Map SFM1
recreational pursuits; Settlement and Map SFM4
(b) provide connectivity for Biodiversity (Strategic Framework)
pedestrians and cyclists; are enhanced and protected from
(c) provide habitat connectivity for fragmentation and encroachment by
wildlife and fish passage; development.
(d) protect watercourses and
drainage lines;
(e) protect vegetation on steep
slopes; and
(f) form a scenic backdrop for
residential development.