Planning Report · RAL26/0020

                                                                               DANYA COOK TOWN PLANNING


 Low Density Residential Zone Code
 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
 (1)    The purpose of the Low density residential zone is to provide for:
        (a)     a variety of low density dwelling types; and
        (b)     community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
 (2)    The overall outcomes sought for the Low density residential zone are as follows:
        (a)     The Low density residential zone provides housing for permanent residents.
        (b)     The character of low density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as proximity to centres, topography, lot sizes,
                the established vegetated character, the age of development and open space provision.
        (c)     Development makes a positive contribution to the desired character of the residential neighbourhood by achieving small scale
                well-designed buildings and landscaped outcomes that enhance an open and green streetscape.
        (d)     The bulk and scale of development located on that part of the site in the Low Density Housing zone is consistent with the building
                height, gross floor area and site cover required by the performance outcomes of this code.
        (e)     Predominantly detached housing on a range of lot sizes meet the needs of different households.
        (f)     Secondary dwellings, community residences and rooming accommodation are integrated with the low density residential built
                form and increase housing choice for permanent residents.
        (g)     Outside of the urban boundaries, development is generally limited to a dwelling house on larger lots with limited levels of services
                and accessibility.
        (h)     Development caters for both the current and projected demographic and socio-economic profile of the area, including one and
                two-person households, households on low to moderate incomes and residents with reduced mobility.
        (i)     Home-based businesses provide for domestic workplaces and home hosted accommodation of a scale and intensity compatible
                with the low density residential character and amenity of the locality.
        (j)     The use of dwellings for short-term accommodation is limited to four times and 60 days per calendar year and is within the
                applicant's principal place of residence.
        (k)     Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise, dust, odour, lighting and other locally
                specific impacts.
        (l)     Development provides for an efficient pattern of land use and infrastructure that creates walk-able and legible residential
                neighbourhoods that integrate with active transport networks and are well connected to activity centres, employment nodes,
                open space and recreational areas, community facilities and educational opportunities.
        (m)     Development is supported by appropriate infrastructure and essential services and does not adversely impact on the continued
                operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise future provision of planned infrastructure.
        (n)     Development responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire and flood.
        (o)     Natural features such as creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, vegetation and bushland are retained and protected from the
                impacts of development. Any unavoidable impacts are minimised through location, design, operation and management
                requirements.
        (p)     Development is located, designed and operated to be responsive to Noosa Shire’s sub-tropical climate and minimises the
                consumption of energy and water.
        (q)     Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.
 Comment
 The proposed subdivision creates proposed Lot 1 with sufficient area, frontage and dimensions to accommodate the future construction of a
 detached Dwelling House that addresses the street and provides an appropriate level of separation from adjoining properties, and capable of
 complying with the relevant provisions of the Low Density Residential Zone Code. The lot provides an appropriate building area to achieve
 compliant setbacks, building height, site cover, private open space, landscaping and on-site parking, whilst maintaining a high level of residential
 amenity.

 The proposed allotment is free from physical constraints that would compromise the future design or functionality of a dwelling, ensuring that
 development can respond appropriately to the site while maintaining a high level of residential amenity.

 Future development of proposed Lot 1 will reinforce the established low density residential character of the locality through a low-rise detached
 dwelling that responds appropriately to the streetscape and surrounding development.

 Accordingly, the proposed subdivision is considered to achieve the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Low Density Residential Zone Code.

5.3       Overlays

In accordance with the Overlay Mapping of the Noosa Plan 2020, the following overlays exist upon the land:

      •   Regional Infrastructure Overlay: - Water Resource Catchment Area and Water Supply Buffer Area.

The table below provides comment against the relevant overlays.



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Planning Report 2026-06                                                                                                                      July 2026