Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0094 [As Published] · MCU24/0094

                Criteria                      Planning             Proposal                               Complies
                                              Scheme
                Landscaped open space 20% min / 704m²              1,649m² min or 46%                        




                Carparking                    2 covered min        9 covered                                 



               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:


               Low Density Residential Zone Code – Gross floor area
               Acceptable Outcome AO8.2 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:
               AO8.2 Irrespective of site cover, the total gross floor area of combined buildings does not exceed
               500m2 with the exception of the following properties at Park Road Noosa Heads, where a
               maximum gross floor area of 150m2 applies:
               The applicant is proposing 967m² and as such does not comply with AO8.2 of the Low Density
               Residential Zone Code. The proposal is therefore required to comply with corresponding
               Performance Outcome PO8 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code, which states:


               PO8        Development:
                          a.    is of a scale compatible with surrounding development and the particular
                                circumstances of the site;
                          b.    has a low site impact to maximise the opportunity to retain site characteristics, such
                                as native vegetation and natural landforms;
                          c.    allows the opportunity to provide soft landscaping between buildings;
                          d.    does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas
                                in the vicinity of the site.

               The following information assesses the proposed development against the individual elements of
               PO8.


               a      Development is of a scale compatible with surrounding development and the
                      particular circumstances of the site; &
               d      Does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas
                      in the vicinity of the site.


               Assessment
               Existing Dwellings located opposite the site (western side Ross Crescent) are predominately large
               two storey Dwellings (26 – 36 Ross Crescent). Due their size and proximity to each other, these
               dwellings present as a compact amalgamation of built form along Ross Crescent’s western
               alignment. The streetscape character at these locations involves substantial dwellings located
               behind well maintained front landscaped frontages.



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