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

Streetscape Character Analysis

An assessment of the character typifying the Tewantin locality and more specifically Toolar Street,
demonstrates the following key characteristics can be readily identified:

    •    Varied setbacks to the street frontage between 2.4m and 10.3m
    •    Varying lot frontages ranging from 15 metres to 45 metres
    •    Varied roof forms with 5-25 degree slopes
    •    A sense of safety with natural surveillance opportunities between buildings and the street
    •    Large areas of negative space in building facades created by verandahs, balconies and
         overhangs
    •    Stepping of buildings down the slope of Toolar Street
    •    Vegetated spaces visible along common boundaries
    •    Predominantly low, open or no fencing
    •    Low vegetation and few large trees
    •    Low set varied roof lines
    •    Building designs that maximise shade to internal spaces and sea breezes
    •    Moderately sized building envelopes
    •    A mixture of modern and traditional Queenslander building styles
    •    Varied building colours usually in lighter hues or natural tones
    •    Varied lightweight building materials including weatherboard, fc sheeting, render and face brick
    •    Mixture of single storey, low and high set dwellings and two storey dwellings
    •    A mixture of building designs that are highset and slab -on-ground
    •    Vegetation forward of buildings
    •    Landscaping that maximises dominance of vegetation in the streetscape over buildings



The character of this part of Tewantin is largely influenced by the reduced frontage setbacks offset by
vegetation in front of and between buildings. Single access driveways minimise vehicle impacts on the
streetscape and where multiple dwellings have been developed to date, these are generally located
behind the building line with some exceptions, particularly at the eastern end of the street. The gentle
slope of Toolar Street has resulted in dwellings being either elevated to accommodate the slope of the
land or stepped down the slope. A notable aspect of the public realm of the streetscape is that there
are few street trees creating shade and further softening of the street which is highly regarded
throughout the rest of Noosa Shire. Low, or no, fences are typical of the street and many of these are
open or partially open fencing.

Dwellings are 1 and 2 storeys with a mixture of slab and highset construction. Most buildings are
lightweight construction with metal roofs. Some brick and tile construction are also apparent. Older
buildings are typical of the Queenslander vernacular style. Balconies, verandahs and eaves are typical
of the location.




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