Attachment 13 - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2006 Planning Scheme Code Assessment


                                                  Division 16 - Specific Outcomes for the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality
                     Specific Outcomes                                           Probable Solutions                                           Comment
     f)   respond to the topography of the site by avoiding
          extensive excavation and filling.
 Setbacks
 O8 Buildings and other structures are appropriately           S8.1 Buildings and structures comply with the minimum   Alternate solution. The proposed development will
 designed and sited to—                                        setbacks identified in Schedule 1 - Minimum Boundary    provide suitable setbacks to future built form which will
      a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well     Setbacks.                                               ensure any potential reverse amenity impacts are
           as preserve the visual and acoustic privacy of                                                              mitigated.
           adjoining and nearby properties;
      b) preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer
           the proposed building from adjoining uses;
      c) allow for landscaping to be provided between
           buildings; and
      d) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of
           buildings and landscape elements within the
           street.
 Site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio
 O9 The site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio of         No solution provided                                    Complies. Whilst there are no specific provisions for site
 buildings and other roofed structures—                                                                                cover within the Rural and Open space recreation Zone,
      a) results in a building scale that is compatible with                                                           the scale of the proposed development is such that
           surrounding development;                                                                                    building form and character will not be directly
      b) does not present an appearance of bulk to                                                                     inconsistent with surrounding built form character.
           adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
           vicinity of the site;
      c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation
           and allows for soft landscaping between
           buildings;
      d) allows for adequate area at ground level for
           outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
           drying and other site facilities; and
      e) facilitates onsite stormwater management and
           vehicular access.
 O10 Site cover does not exceed—
 a) for a class 1 or class 10a building within the Detached
 Housing Zone, —


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