Town Planning Assessment Report · 132005.307.01

SUNCOAST BUILDING APPROVALS                                              TOWN PLANNING REPORT SBA 22792



        density of the zone.
Building Height                                       Complies.
PO7
Buildings and structures:
    (a) are low rise and present a building height
        consistent with structures on adjoining
        and surrounding premises and with the
        predominant character of the area;
    (b) are designed to provide an interesting
        streetscape and complement landform
        changes;
    (c) do not visually dominate the street or
        surrounding area;
    (d) respect the scale of surrounding
        vegetation and maintain a vegetated
        skyline;
    (e) do not unreasonably obscure views or
        lead to overshadowing of neighbouring
        properties; and
    (f) do not exceed two storeys.
Site cover and gross floor area                       Complies.
PO8                                                   The site cover for both storeys is 40.00%
Development:                                          (214m2).
    (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.
Setback                                               Complies.
PO9
Buildings and structures are designed and sited
to:
    (a) provide a high level of amenity to users
        of the subject site and adjoining
        premises, including provision of visual
        and acoustic privacy and access to
        sunlight;
    (b) not unreasonably obstruct views or
        cause overlooking of private open space
        or habitable areas of adjoining premises;
    (c) provide adequate distance from adjoining
        land uses;
    (d) preserve existing vegetation that will help
        buffer development;
    (e) allow for space and landscaping to be
        provided between buildings including
        adequate area at ground level for
        landscaping with trees, shrubs and
        outdoor living;
    (f) be consistent with the predominant
        character of the streetscape; and
    (g) protect the natural character and avoid
        adverse impacts on ecologically



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