MCU25.0067- Response to Information Request

Overall Outcome                                         Compliance
High Density Residential Zone Code
(f) Multiple dwellings of various sizes and some        The Rooming accommodation represents a
    communal housing models, to the exclusion           contemporary communal housing model that
    of dual occupancy and dwelling houses, are          responds to the needs of key workers, students, and
    provided to meet the needs of different             smaller households. It directly supports the intent to
    households.                                         provide diverse, adaptable, and affordable
                                                        permanent housing within the zone.
(g) Development caters for both the current and         The proposal provides long-term, affordable housing
    projected demographic, economic and social          for smaller households and lower-income residents,
    profile of the area, including one and two-person   aligning with demographic and economic trends for
    households, households on low to moderate           Noosa. It supports social inclusion and housing
    incomes and residents with reduced mobility.        accessibility within walking distance of employment,
                                                        services, and transport.
(h) Small multiple dwellings are integrated within      Whilst the proposal does not contain ‘small multiple
    the high density residential built form to          dwellings’ by definition of the scheme, the
    increase housing choice.                            development itself achieves the outcome sought by
                                                        integration of small multiple dwellings through the
                                                        provision of a housing type that is more affordable
                                                        and socially responsive, directly supporting the
                                                        zone’s purpose to accommodate a diversity of
                                                        permanent residents.
(i) Home-based businesses allow residents to
    operate discreet businesses which are
                                                        Not applicable. The proposal does not include a
    compatible with high density living and the
                                                        home-based business.
    residential character and amenity of the
    surrounding area.
(j) Short-term     visitor    accommodation    is       The proposal does not involve short-term or visitor
    predominately     provided     through  well-       accommodation. It is a permanent residential use,
    established resorts and holiday units.              reinforcing the residential character and intent of
                                                        the zone.
(k) Development maintains a high level of               The proposal maintains a high level of amenity
    residential amenity having regard to traffic,       through sensitive site design, controlled access, and
    noise, dust, odour, lighting and other locally      high-quality landscaping. Vehicle access is
    specific impacts.                                   consolidated via a single crossover, retaining the
                                                        existing verge tree and minimising visual and
                                                        acoustic impacts. Building design, setbacks, and
                                                        materials ensure privacy and amenity for future
                                                        residents and adjoining properties.
(l) Development provides for an efficient pattern       The subject site is ideally located within walking
    of land use and infrastructure that creates         distance of shops, services, public transport, and
    walkable and legible residential neighbourhoods     community facilities. The development provides
    that integrate with active transport networks       permanent and affordable housing in a highly
    and are well connected to activity centres,         accessible, well-serviced location, consistent with
    employment nodes, open space and recreational       the strategic intent of the Noosa Plan 2020 to
    areas, community facilities and educational         promote compact, walkable neighbourhoods near
    opportunities.                                      centre zones.
(m) Development is supported by appropriate
    infrastructure and essential services and does
                                                        The site is fully serviced by existing infrastructure
    not adversely impact on the continued
                                                        networks, and the proposal will not adversely affect
    operation, viability and maintenance of existing
                                                        their operation or capacity.
    infrastructure or compromise future provision
    of planned infrastructure.
(n) Development responds to land constraints            The proposal responds appropriately to identified
    including topography, bushfire and flood.           site constraints. A Geotechnical Investigation
                                                        Report prepared by PTG Consulting demonstrates




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