Response to Info Request - Planning Response MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0001 · MCU18/0015

   c) The environmental reserve secures a key environmental link providing connectivity to
        Peppers resort and Noosa National Park in the south-east.
   d) Dedication of the environmental reserve will ensure the visual amenity of Noosa Hill is
        maintained in perpetuity by preserving the predominant green and treed visual character of
        this landform.


   To summarise the above assessment:


   (a) The site is unique with multiple (and irregular) land use zonings such that literal application
        of the planning scheme built form parameters is not reasonable in the circumstances;
   (b) A constraints analysis was prepared to determine the least constrained parts of the site
        (noting that the least constrained parts of the site are different to those identified in the
        planning scheme);
   (c) The intent of the built form parameters in the planning scheme is to ensure a suitable built
        form outcome that is compatible with its surrounds and an appropriate balance between
        buildings and open spaces is achieved.
   (d) The proposed development demonstrates compliance with the planning scheme built form
        provisions, where a more practical and logical approach is taken to their assessment
   (e) The proposed development will result in community benefits that would not otherwise be
        realised if the site remained undeveloped.


   For these reasons we request Council’s thoughtful consideration of the matters outlined above.


   Item 32 – An amended layout which reduces the footprint of the development and contains the
   development to the flatter areas of the site particularly the proposed multiple housing aspect of
   the proposal.


   Response – As has been outlined throughout this correspondence a comprehensive constraints
   analysis exercise was undertaken to determine the flatter parts of the site and locate the
   development accordingly. The development footprint shown on the Architectural Plans included
   at Attachment 1 is therefore considered a suitable and responsive development outcome. We
   further note in response to other parts of this information request that the driveway has been re-
   designed to ensure the gradient doesn’t exceed 15%.


   Item 33 – Perspective renders of the proposed development as viewed from key vantage points
   including the National Park lookout, Laguna Bay and the adjacent pathway to the west of the site.
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