MCU14/0045 & OPW14/0268: Proposal Report

              Ref 146052 Max Davis - 18 Edward St (cnr Elizabeth St), Noosaville

4.2.2     Applicable Codes

Under Table 11.3 a “Duplex” is Code Assessable and requires the following applicable Codes:

    •     Noosaville Locality Code; and
    •     Residential Uses Code; and
    •     Landscaping Code; and
    •     Engineering Works Codes;
    •     Natural Hazards Overlay Code.

Each of these Codes, in so far as they are relevant to this particular proposal for this particular site
are considered as following:

4.2.2.1    Noosaville Locality Code

The overall outcomes sought for the Noosaville Locality are the following—
      a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
         i be compatible with other uses and works;
         ii maintain the safety of people and works;
         iii avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
         premises, including acoustic and visual qualities; and
         iv avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native
         habitat removal, fragmentation and attrition;
      b) Development is consistent with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
      c) Noosaville retains its role as a focus for visitor accommodation and services in the
         Shire;
      d) Attached accommodation is focussed on the areas closest to the Noosaville
         Business Centre, in areas with good public transport facilities and in areas with
         ready access to the recreation features of the locality.
      e) Urban detached housing is contained to the Detached Housing, Semi-Attached
         Housing & Attached Housing Zones.
      f) The resident population is accommodated in both Detached housing and Multiple
         housing forms with high levels of residential amenity;
      g) Substantial sites are protected for resort developments where they focus on
         Noosa’s natural lo
      h) The mixed urban character of Noosaville is maintained through the retention of
         older building forms and the introduction of new buildings that complement old
         building forms by incorporating low rise, low scale, well articulated buildings,
         lightweight building materials and pitched roof forms that contribute to the skyline;
      s) For the Attached Housing Zone—residents and visitors are accommodated in
         predominantly Multiple housing forms that—
         i contribute to a high level of residential amenity, design quality and safety;
         ii respect the scale and character of the streetscape and surrounding development;
         and
         iii are located within convenient access of employment centres, goods and
         services, public transport and community facilities;

The proposal is keeping with the above overall outcomes as it provides an additional residential
use in a suitable location. A detailed assessment against the applicable Specific Outcomes of this
Code is provided in Appendix D.

4.2.2.2    Residential Uses Code

The overall outcomes sought for the Residential Uses Code are to ensure that residential
development—
      a) occurs only on land that is suited to the development and occupation of residential
         buildings;
      b) is attractive and consistent with the developed character of its particular
         neighbourhood;
      c) takes advantage of natural climatic conditions;
      d) is energy and water efficient;

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