planning report Shaw v4. may24 · MCU24/0074

4.4      Sustainable Building Design Code
The design includes large balconies and windows with open access to the north providing excellent
cross ventilation opportunities from all aspects to all habitable spaces connecting indoor and outdoor
spaces within the design. The development interacts with the street frontage with large overhangs
conducive to passive sub-tropical design.

All floor to ceiling heights are 3 metres (exception basement at 2.7m) and a mix of landscaping is
proposed on all levels which complement the street frontages. The proposal is therefore considered
to comply with PO8 of the Code. Onsite water storage tanks for landscaping are to be considered
as part of the detailed engineering stage to cater for the relevant landscaping area on site and in the
road frontage.



5.0 State assessment and other matters

5.1 State interests
5.1.1 Matters established in the Planning Regulation

There are no relevant matters applicable to the application.

5.1.2 State Planning Policy

The SPP includes assessment benchmarks that may be applicable where a local government
planning scheme does not adequately reflect the SPP. The Noosa Plan 2020 appropriately
integrates all SPP provisions, except for Natural Hazards, risk and resilience – coastal hazards – in
part (not applicable to this application).

6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Food & Drink Outlet,
and Short term accommodation at 203-207 Gympie Tce, Noosaville. The proposal is Code
assessable development under The Noosa Plan 2020.

The assessment finds the proposal respects the existing development approval and generally meets
the relevant statutory instruments including The Noosa Plan, subject to the following reasons:

   •   Community benefit from—
         o Widened landscaped verge and new bike lane, advancing transport options in Noosa;
         o Removal of carparking in Gympie Terrace to enhance Noosa sustainability
            credentials; and
         o Additional motorcycle parking in Thomas Street.

   •   The development is of a high design quality, incorporating a low rise contemporary sub-
       tropical building and landscape design reflective of the Noosaville locality including large roof
       pitches and eaves. The design emphasises the casual, outdoor lifestyle reinforcing the key
       outcomes for the Noosaville Local Plan area; and

   •   The proposal is well designed reflecting a subtropical; 'Noosa' style with emphasis on indoor
       and outdoor connections, variety in façade treatment through articulation and materials,
       creation of shade on public spaces and landscaping around sites and on buildings.



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