MCU25.0067- Response to Information Request

Overall Outcome                                          Compliance
High Density Residential Zone Code
(a) High density residential neighbourhoods are          The proposed Rooming accommodation provides
    predominantly home to permanent residents.           permanent residential housing, not short-term or
                                                         transient use. It accommodates long-term residents
                                                         under comparable arrangements to traditional
                                                         rentals. Rooming accommodation is recognised as
                                                         one of the most affordable permanent dwelling
                                                         types, directly addressing the acute shortage of
                                                         affordable housing options for key workers and
                                                         lower-income households. The proposal therefore
                                                         aligns with the intent of the High Density Residential
                                                         Zone to provide permanent accommodation that
                                                         supports the social and economic diversity of the
                                                         community.
(b) The character of high density residential            The development responds sensitively to the natural
    neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as         topography of the site through the inclusion of a
    proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, centres,      partial sub-terranean level outcome, reducing visual
    topography, availability of views, the established   bulk and maintaining the established landscape
    vegetated character, the age of development          character and view corridors. This approach ensures
    and open space provision.                            the building integrates naturally into its setting,
                                                         consistent with the intended character of the zone.
(c) The distinct look and feel of existing residential   While the existing streetscape retains a number of
    neighbourhoods is retained, and development          detached dwellings, this built form is not reflective of
    makes a positive contribution to the streetscape     the intended or emerging character of the High
    by maintaining the predominant character of the      Density Residential Zone. The proposed
    area and providing well designed buildings and       development demonstrates the next phase of built
    landscaping.                                         form evolution, delivering a more efficient and
                                                         appropriate use of the land consistent with the
                                                         planning intent for increased density near the centre
                                                         zone. The design achieves the same architectural and
                                                         streetscape outcomes as a multiple dwelling,
                                                         including one approved on the site, incorporating
                                                         compliant site cover, generous and well-articulated
                                                         setbacks, and a refined material palette of off-form
                                                         concrete, vertical timber battens and natural tones.
                                                         Integrated soft landscaping and native vegetation
                                                         further enhance the streetscape interface, ensuring
                                                         a sympathetic and high-quality built form that
                                                         contributes positively to the emerging urban
                                                         character.
(d) New uses are located, designed and managed to        The proposal represents a permanent residential
    be compatible with surrounding uses.                 use consistent with the residential intent of the zone.
                                                         The building’s scale, height, and presentation ensure
                                                         full compatibility with the evolving residential
                                                         context of Bottlebrush Avenue. The development
                                                         strengthens the area’s transition toward the higher-
                                                         density outcomes anticipated by the planning
                                                         scheme.
(e) The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses          The proposal is not an incompatible use within the
    which are more appropriately accommodated in         High Density Residential Zone. On the contrary, it
    other zones is avoided to protect land for higher    provides a built form and density equivalent to
    density attached housing.                            multiple dwellings while delivering a more affordable
                                                         and socially responsive housing outcome, directly
                                                         supporting the zone’s purpose to accommodate a
                                                         diversity of permanent residents.



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