Information Request 132008 176 05

                 Issue – Vegetation Removal within front Setbacks
                 Concerns are raised as to the location of the rapid infiltration swale located in the front
                 boundary setback of Serenity Close. The Landscape Concept Plan details that the swales are
                 located in the ecological area inside the boundary and will comprise low level, robust native
                 ground covers. The swale is over 7 metres in width and extends approximately 60 metres
                 across the frontage of the site. The swale does not allow for the provision of a landscaped
                 buffer to screen the development.
                 The location of these pits along the front boundary are not supported.
                 The proposal plans further detail the location of pools for Villas 1 to 15 within 1.5 metres of the
                 Serenity Close frontage. The pools are setback approximately 1.5 metres from the front
                 boundary with each unit having a private access to Serenity Close. The pools and pathway
                 result in a minimal landscape setback to Serenity Close and no opportunities for the retention
                 of vegetation. This presentation is not consistent with the character or amenity of the area and
                 is not supported.
                 Information Required
                 11.        Submit amended plans detailing:
                            11.1. Removal of the rapid infiltration swale from the front 6 metre setback to Serenity
                                  Close
                            11.2. Removal of the individual pathways from Villas 1 to 15 to Serenity Close
                            11.3. An increased vegetated landscape setback to Serenity Close. The plan is to detail
                                  the retention of existing vegetation along Serenity Close.
                            11.4. A dense landscape buffer to the north eastern corner of the site and Banksia
                                  Avenue including retention of existing vegetation


                 Issue – Design
                 The Tourist Accommodation Code details that development is designed to response to the
                 sub-tropical climate of Noosa, be of a scale compatible with the surrounding area and not
                 present an appearance of bulk. The Acceptable Outcomes detail requirements for small
                 separate buildings with no more than 6 units attached in one plane (AO14.6) as well as
                 buildings not to have unbroken elevation longer than 15 metre.
                 PO14 also specifically states:
                       f) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the streetscape or the
                          surrounding properties;
                       g) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties such as the impact on
                          views, access to sunlight or overlooking;
                       h) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather than large single bulky development;
                       i) sits within a landscaped setting; and
                       j) visually screens site utilities or integrates them with the design of the development.
                 Building scale and form is also referenced in the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code and the Visitor
                 Accommodation Code. AO7.1 to AO7.4 of the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code detail design
                 requirements relating to small separate buildings that do not dominate the street and respect
                 the scale of the surrounding vegetation. AO7.5 further details the provision of articulated roof
                 forms, a mix of lightweight materials, variation through articulation and texture and open
                 balconies or shaded patios with open transparent or semi open balustrades.




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