Item 9 Appendix H - Code Responses-1.1 · MCU22/0094

                                                         major utilities, buildings are orientated so that the
                                                         majority of
                                                         windows and doors face away from the
                                                         infrastructure.
Childcare
Location and site suitability                            AO19                                                    ü   Compliant
PO19                                                     Childcare centres are located:                              The proposed Childcare is proposed within the Noosa
Childcare centres are co-located with compatible              (a) adjacent to or integrated with another             Business Centre (activity centre).
land uses or                                                      compatible community activity;
located on a site that is conveniently accessible             (b) at the entrance to a residential
from residential                                                  neighbourhood; or
and/or employment areas.                                      (c) in an activity centre.
PO20                                                     AO20                                                    ü   Compliant
Childcare centres are located on a site that is               (a) Childcare centres are located on a site            The proposed Childcare is proposed on a regular shaped
capable of accommodating a well-designed and                      having:                                            land with an area of 2,478m² and less than 10% slope.
integrated facility,                                              a slope of not more than 10% (1:10);
incorporating:                                                (b) a regular shape; and
     (a) required buildings and structures;                   (c) a minimum area of:
     (b) outdoor play areas;                                          i.    1,500m² for between 25-50
     (c) vehicle access, parking and manoeuvring;                           children; or
     (d) on-site landscaping; and                                    ii.    2,000m² for more than 50
     (e) any necessary buffering.                                           children.
PO21                                                     AO21                                                    ü   Compliant
The scale of buildings and structures associated         Unless located in a centre zone the childcare               The proposed Childcare has a total site cover of 27.6%
with the childcare                                       centre has a maximum site cover of 50%.
centre is appropriate for its setting having regard to
the location and
the nature and scale of surrounding development.
Landscaping                                              AO22                                                    ü   Compliant – Performance Outcome
PO22                                                     The minimum dimensions for landscaping are:                 The proposed Childcare provides min. 2m width
Landscape treatments soften and improve the                  (a) Frontage—                                           landscaping for the side and rear boundaries, however
visual appearance of the building, provide shade to              i.     Standard 6 metres width; or                  provides 3m width of landscaping along the site
outdoor spaces and screen service                               ii.     Exception – 2 metres width for               frontage in lieu of prescribed 6m.
areas.                                                                  vehicle parking and
                                                               iii.     manoeuvring areas; and                       Despite this, the proposed building is architecturally
                                                             (b) Side and rear boundaries – 2 metres                 designed with a heavy emphasis on the Noosa-style
                                                                    width.                                           design elements to ensure the building incorporates
                                                                                                                     natural elements to soften the built form. Further, the
                                                                                                                     proposed development being a Childcare provides