20230926_36-38 Duke St_Information_Request_Response (MCU23-0070)

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The development complies with PO10 (building scale and bulk) through the following built form traits:
     The development is of a scale compatible with surrounding development and the specific circumstances of the
       site i.e. consistent building height (12m) with comparable setbacks.
     The proposal does not present an appearance of bulk to adjoining properties because it maintains a similar
       building height, permits views through either side of the building and is generously setback from Douglas Street
       (rear lane) and incorporates generous landscaping throughout the building.

Refer to revised proposal plans included in Attachment A, which clearly demonstrate how the building fits into the
existing streetscape in terms of having a compatible scale and does not present an appearance of bulk to adjoining areas.

Overall outcomes sought by the Tourist accommodation zone code
The proposed development over the site includes consistent uses being short term accommodation and food and drink
outlets as anticipated for the Tourist accommodation zone. The Tourist accommodation zone code includes the
following overall outcomes, which is the higher order planning intent for the tourism accommodation zone:

         The overall outcomes sought for the Tourist accommodation zone are as follows:
         a)      Development provides for a mix of medium to high density visitor accommodation in the form of resorts, hotels and short-term
                 accommodation such as hostels and self-contained holiday units.
         b)      Visitor accommodation in the urban areas is supported by a mix of business activities which create a vibrant atmosphere and
                 complement and enhance the function and attractiveness of the area as a visitor destination. Cafes, restaurants, entertainment,
                 function facilities and complementary shopping and personal services cater to the needs of visitors as well as Noosa Shire residents
                 enjoying these areas.
         c)      Business activities are ancillary to visitor accommodation and should be of a nature and scale compatible with the mixed-use
                 character and coastal amenity of the area and not compromise the viability of the Noosa Shire centres hierarchy by introducing
                 activities at a scale that should be accommodated within a centre. No business uses are appropriate on 215 David Low Way,
                 Peregian Beach.
         d)      Development contributes to the economy of the Shire through the tourism and hospitality sectors and integrates with nearby
                 public recreation and open space, promoting low impact nature and water-based recreation activities.
         e)      In urban areas development incorporates a high standard of urban and landscape design that creates attractive, functional
                 buildings and places with active or landscaped streetscapes whilst maintaining a human scale at street level.
         f)      For the Noosa North Shore, development is low impact, low density and of a domestic scale within densely landscaped settings
                 reflecting the seclusion and values of Noosa North Shore. Buildings are designed to be in character with the natural bushland
                 setting of the locality with lightweight materials or colours that blend with the environment. Any business activities established in
                 the zone servicing tourists have low environmental impacts and are related to recreational experiences offered in the locality such
                 as nature-based tourism.
         g)      Development incorporates a high level of residential amenity and safety and ensures that there is no unreasonable loss of amenity
                 to surrounding premises.
         h)      The design of development ensures car parking does not visually dominate street frontages and promotes and facilitates safe and
                 accessible walking, cycling and public transport use where relevant.
         i)      Development enhances the experience of the specific features and values that attract tourists to the locality including the Noosa
                 River, beaches and national parks.
         j)      Land adjacent to or in close proximity to Gympie Terrace, Noosaville offers ready access to the recreation opportunities of the
                 Noosa River and vistas across the waterway.
         k)      Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.
         l)      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.
         m)      Development sensitively responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire, flooding and storm surge where applicable.




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