Response to Outstanding Issues - 25-27 Toolar St · MCU21/0083

        d) The form and scale of development is generally low key with buildings that are low
            rise and cover a comparatively small area of the site leaving significant areas for
            landscaping and private open space.

        n) Residential development maintains good access to activity centres, community
            facilities, sport and recreation facilities and open space.

        q) Development in the Medium Density zones accommodates a diversity in housing
            types for permanent residents including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings,
            retirement facilities and relocatable home parks.

SC6.8.5 in PSP7 Framework and Character Plans provides little guidance on interpreting the urban
design and character outcomes for this residential sector of Tewantin as it is largely focussed on the
Tewantin town centre and Local Centre Zone.

Key components built into the current design solution of the proposed development which are all
elements drawn from SC6.8.5 include:

 SC6.8.5 (1) (f)                                           All car parking is hidden from view of the streetscape.
                                                           A dedicated, marked pedestrian pathway along the
 Provision of car parking to the rear of buildings so      internal driveway provides pedestrian access to the
 as not to interfere with the pedestrian streetscape;      street without interfering with internal or external
                                                           traffic.

 SC6.8.5 (1) (h)                                           The proposed development is designed with comfort
                                                           and accessibility in mind. The proposal provides step
 Ensuring built form and public realm offer high           free access and internal manoeuvrability that provides
 standards of pedestrian accessibility and comfort;
                                                           housing that can cater to the needs of people with
                                                           mobility issues. The connectivity of the built form to
                                                           the street, framed by lightweight, low fencing and soft
                                                           landscaping is typical of the existing streetscape and
                                                           Tewantin in general.

 SC6.8.5 (1) (i)                                           The site has direct connection to existing pedestrian
                                                           pathway networks as well as shared pathways for
 Improved pedestrian accessibility with a connected
                                                           active transport such as bikeways. The proposed
 network of share pathways linking residential             development is in an ideal location which is well
 neighbourhoods to the business centre and local           serviced by these networks that promotes alternative
 shops;                                                    transport methods and active transport which is
                                                           consistent with the underlying principles of sustainable
                                                           development in the Noosa Shire.

 SC6.8.5 (3) (b)                                           The density of proposed planting is consistent with the
                                                           existing dense planting forward of buildings in the
 Maintaining localised views and arrival views.
                                                           streetscape of newer developments in the Tewantin
                                                           area. It is also reflective of the existing dense
                                                           landscaping forward of the existing dwelling on 25
                                                           Toolar Street The streetscape view along Toolar
                                                           street from both east and west are unlikely to result in
                                                           adverse visual amenity as the proposed planting and
                                                           location of courtyards forward of the buildings provide
                                                           a green buffer that is characteristic of the Noosa Shire
                                                           streetscape where vegetation dominates streetscape
                                                           in preference to built form.

All of the above character attributes contribute to the proposal’s compliance with PO3 of the Tewantin
Local Plan Code.


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