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

While this might increase the diversity of product on the site, it does not encourage the applicant to
further reduce the size of dwellings as the intent in this instance is to provide dwellings which can cater
to those households who require assistance either temporarily or permanently. Permanent, or even
temporary, disability can sometimes mean an additional bedroom may be required for a carer or the
household structure is such that a 3rd bedroom is necessary.           Once again, the Housing Needs
Assessment 2021 reiterates this with the statement,

‘Currently the planning scheme requires that for multiple dwellings consisting of small dwellings in a
centre zone, one covered space be provided per unit up to two bedrooms and two covered spaces be
provided per three-bedroom unit. This does not necessarily encourage a greater number of smaller
units.’

  Nevertheless, the exceedance of site cover can be easily fixed by returning the design to include just
  1 covered car parking space and 1 open car parking space for each 3-bedroom unit.




  QUICK FACTS

  Geoscience Australia national exposure report generated 16/2/2022 indicates that 12.5% of
  dwellings in the Tewantin postcode area accommodate residents in need of assistance for self-care
  activities and 5.2% of all dwellings do not have access to a motor vehicle.




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