planning report Shaw v4. may24 · MCU24/0074

4.2.4 Setbacks
The building encroaches into the street front setbacks. For the purpose of assessment, the setbacks
are discussed as a whole rather than individually, as it is an integrated design outcome responding
to the site constraints, the proximity to residential uses, flood hazards and street appeal. The
following PO13 and PO14 are relevant to the setbacks and are assessed below.
PO13
Buildings and other structures are designed and sited to:
    (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including provision
        of visual and acoustic privacy;
    (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas of
        adjoining premises;
    (c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
    (d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
    (e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at ground
        level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
    (f) be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area, maintaining the visual continuity
        and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street; and
    (g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as the
        beach, Noosa River, national parks and other parklands.
PO14
Development:
    (a) incorporates a high standard of architectural and landscaping design and creates attractive and
        functional buildings, streets and places.
    (b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating articulation and individual design elements
        that add visual interest to the development;
    (c) provides non-discriminatory access where floor levels are raised to meet flood immunity;
    (d) enables direct visual connection between the street, footpath and interior of the building where located
        on Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace or Thomas Street;
    (e) makes the most of corner sites by addressing both frontages;
    (f) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the surrounding
        properties;
    (g) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties such as the impact on views, access
        to sunlight or overlooking;
    (h) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather than large single bulky development;
    (i) sits within a landscaped setting; and

    (j) visually screens site utilities or integrates them with the design of the development.




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