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Appendix D – Noosa Shire Planning Scheme Code Assessment D.1 Strategic Framework Assessment D2. Planning Scheme Code Assessment Other Change Application - 7 Noosa Parade 46
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Strategic Outcome 3.3.1 – Settlement
Outcomes Response
(a) Settlement remains dispersed and Complies
largely shaped and bound by Noosa's The proposed change does not alter the existing
natural features and large open space arrangement of the dwelling house from the
reserves including the hinterland ranges, streetscape and maintains the landscaping
Noosa River and lakes system, national approved on the site.
parks, State forests and the coastline.
(b) Urban development is consolidated and Complies
confined to urban areas within Urban The proposal is located within an established
Boundaries. These boundaries are neighbourhood in Noosa Heads and represents
defined to maintain the distinct infill development.
character of individual communities;
avoid biophysical constraints and
natural hazards; protect environmental
values and landscape features; protect
natural resources and quality farming
land; and plan for the effective and
efficient delivery of infrastructure and
services. The boundaries also reflect the
outcomes of detailed local
investigations.
(c) Noosa Shire continues to be Complies
characterised by a series of compact, The proposal remains consistent with the building
low-rise towns and villages. height prescribed by the Noosa Plan 2020.
(d) New rural residential development is Not Applicable
contained within rural residential zoned The proposal does not involve a rural residential
areas with no further rural residential development.
development outside these areas.
(e) Outside urban and rural residential Not Applicable
areas, lands are maintained for their The proposal is located in an urban area.
rural, landscape and biodiversity values.
The hinterland accommodates vibrant
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villages, rural living, agricultural and
complementary enterprises, and natural
bushland tracts against a backdrop of
mountains, ranges and waterways.
(f) The defined boundaries of urban and Complies
rural residential areas are maintained The proposal is located in an urban area.
and adhered to, as are the limited
subdivision yields outside of urban
areas.
(g) There is sufficient land to cater for urban Not Applicable
development within already committed The proposed development does not impact land
areas. available for development.
(h) The majority of new growth is located in Not Applicable
the existing urban areas of Noosaville, The proposal involves a change to an existing
Noosa Heads, Tewantin and Cooroy. application for a dwelling house.
(i) Development in the coastal Not Applicable
communities where located within The proposal is not located in the Coastal
the Coastal Protection and Scenic Protection and Scenic Amenity overlay area.
Amenity overlay area is designed and
sited to not compromise coastal
environmental features or key
landscape elements.
(j) On Noosa North Shore no further Not Applicable
subdivision is permitted. The area is The proposal does not located on Noosa North
largely dedicated for conservation. Shore.
Limited visitor accommodation and
services are provided for in the Tourism
Accommodation Zone and
the Recreation and Open Space Zone.
(k) Attractive and diverse living Complies
opportunities are available including for
key workers, low income earners and the
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elderly. A significant proportion of new The proposal retains the outcomes of the existing
developments comprise development approval and can accommodate for
smaller dwellings located close to a range of ages, family sizes and abilities.
activity centres, with ease of access to
public and active transport networks.
(l) The community is serviced by a Not Applicable
hierarchy of business centres, with the The proposed development involves a change to
Noosa Business Centre at Noosaville and an existing approval for a dwelling house.
Noosa Junction being the highest level
centres. District and local activity centres
also service community needs.
(m) Activity centres are designed to be Not Applicable
active and vibrant mixed use centres The proposed development involves a change to
with excellent transport and an existing approval for a dwelling house.
opportunities for community interaction
and employment.
(n) Noosa continues to be a highly regarded Not Applicable
destination for visitors from around The proposed development involves a change to
Australia and overseas. Varying types of an existing approval for a dwelling house. The
accommodation and services cater proposed change does not impact the identity of
for visitor needs. Noosa as a tourist destination.
(o) Development of the built environment Complies
and infrastructure is undertaken in a The proposed change maintains the aesthetic of
distinctive 'Noosa style'. This is largely the dwelling house from the street. The proposed
contributed by skilled designers aware of changes maintain residential amenity,
the emerging styles, as well as landscaping and architectural built form.
approaches extolled by the Noosa
Design Principles.
(p) Development in Noosa Shire has a Complies
distinctly low key and understated style The proposed change does not change the built
that avoids features and prominent form arrangement of the existing approval.
symbols normally associated with larger
metropolitan areas such as the
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proliferation of signage, high
rise buildings and traffic lights. In main
street style centres, drive-through fast
food premises are avoided.
(q) Private development built over public Not Applicable
open space or community owned land is The proposal does not involve private
minor and complements public use and development over public open space.
enjoyment of the area. Private structures
over public waterways are minor and
only for the purpose of accessing
watercraft.
(r) A significant proportion of Noosa Complies
Council's energy needs are obtained The proposal is designed to achieve energy
from renewable sources and Council efficiencies through design and the utilisations of
has set a target of zero net emissions by high-quality heating and cooling equipment.
2026.
(s) Council works with the community to Complies
encourage energy efficiency, and take The proposal is designed to achieve energy
up and investment in renewable energy efficiencies through design and the utilisations of
opportunities. high-quality heating and cooling equipment.
(t) Development is designed to suit the Complies
subtropical climate; to incorporating The proposal is designed to achieve energy
materials that are recycled or have low efficiencies through design by capturing sunlight
levels of embodied energy; and to be and natural breezes and offering multiple outdoor
energy, water and waste efficient. spaces that can be utilised throughout the day
that provide shade from the sun.
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Strategic Outcome 3.3.2 - Community Wellbeing
Outcomes Response
(a) Noosa Shire remains a special place with a Complies
unique identity and lifestyle derived from its
The proposed change involves the introduction of
natural advantages, including the sub-
living spaces within the basement level of the
tropical climate, distinctive landforms, clean
approved dwelling house.
waterways and vegetated landscapes.
The proposed works do not propose to alter the
built form and appearance of the approved
architectural design from the street. The unique
identity of Noosa Shire will be preserved.
(b) Noosa Shire’s heritage and history is Not Applicable
recognised and retained through the
The proposal does not involve a heritage place.
identification and protection of Queensland
heritage places and local heritage sites and
character areas. The community values,
preserves and builds upon its unique blend of
environmental conservation, indigenous,
early settlement and 20th century built
heritage. The unique architectural, cultural,
historic, scientific, natural and spiritual
qualities of these places are protected from
development that diminishes these qualities.
The adaptive reuse of local heritage
buildings is encouraged.
(c) Noosa Shire has an inclusive community of Complies
older people, families, children, young adults
The proposal involves the development of a
and other households.
dwelling house that is designed to accommodate
a range of different households over time and can
contribute to the community values of Noosa
Heads.
(d) Local employment, housing, entertainment, Complies
services and facilities are provided to meet
The proposed development considers the varying
the needs of all generations.
needs of a family and provides for inclusive and
adaptable access for people of all ages and
abilities and support the longevity of the house for
the long term.
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(e) Buildings are designed to encourage passive Complies
surveillance and incorporate Crime
The proposed change does not alter CPTED
Prevention through Environmental Design
elements that are involved in the current approval.
(CPTED) principles.
(f) Community diversity is celebrated through Not Applicable
vibrant cultural and community events and
The proposal does not involve a community use.
diverse opportunities for volunteering.
(g) Noosa Shire has an interconnected and Not Applicable
accessible network of open space for both
The proposed development does not impact open
conservation and recreation.
space and recreation areas.
(h) A wide variety of spaces and services provide Not Applicable
for health and wellness, sport and recreation,
The proposal involves a change to an existing
education, creative arts, social interaction
development approval for a dwelling house.
and spiritual growth. New and upgraded
facilities are designed to maximise
accessibility and flexibility to adopt to
changing needs.
(i) Community services and recreational Not Applicable
facilities are spread throughout the Shire in
The proposal does not involve a community use or
accordance with the needs of the resident
recreational facility.
population. A higher concentration of
community services exists in the coastal
urban areas of the Shire and in Cooroy and
Pomona, generally proportional to the
population's distribution.
(j) Multiple use and shared facilities are Not Applicable
encouraged to ensure efficient provision of
The proposal does not involve a community use.
services. Community services coexist with
business and recreation functions in vibrant
activity centres of different scales.
(k) Development provides for additional Not Applicable
educational and health services, particularly
The proposal does not involve educational and
at the Noosa Business Centre.
health services.
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(l) Affordable and accessible spaces for artists Not Applicable
and creative activities are provided to grow
The proposed development involves a change to
and support the cultural sector.
an existing development approval for a dwelling
house.
(m) Quality pedestrian dominated public Complies
domains and streetscapes are well
The proposal retains the landscaping along the
landscaped and showcase public art.
streetscape that will improve the amenity and
landscaping design along Noosa Parade.
(n) The Noosa Hospital site at Goodchap Street Not Applicable
provides for the expansion of hospital and
The proposal does not involve Noosa Hospital.
health-care services to meet the needs of
the community.
(o) Residential amenity, safety, sense of Complies
community and belonging are maintained.
The proposed change maintains the aesthetic of
the dwelling house from the street. The proposed
changes maintain residential amenity, safety,
sense of community and belonging
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Strategic Outcome 3.3.3 – Housing Choice
Outcomes Response
(a) Residential development occurs on land that Complies
is suited and designated for the intended
The proposed change involves the introduction of
form of housing and avoids any unnecessary
living spaces within the basement level of the
removal of significant vegetation.
approved dwelling house.
The proposed works do not propose to alter the
built form and appearance of the approved
architectural design from the street frontage.
(b) Residential development occurs where it is Complies
not in the vicinity of land uses that would
The proposal is located in an established
adversely impact the amenity of residents.
residential neighbourhood in Noosa Heads.
(c) Residential development only occurs where it Complies
will not prevent or inhibit the conduct of
The proposal involves the development of a
existing land uses that are legitimately
dwelling house that is designed to accommodate
located or planned for in that location.
a range of different households over time and can
contribute to the community values of Noosa
Heads.
(d) Residential development is designed within Complies
the planned capacity of infrastructure
The proposal is located in an established
including roads, water and sewerage.
residential neighbourhood in Noosa Heads.
(e) A wide range of housing including accessible Complies
housing, is spread throughout the existing
The proposed change supports ageing in place by
urban areas of Noosa Shire and responds to
providing accessible and adaptable housing. This
housing needs associated with factors such
contributes to a diverse range of housing options
as changing demographics, changing
that respond to changing demographics,
composition of households, and lifestyle
household composition and lifestyle choices,
choices.
allowing its’ occupants to remain in their homes as
their needs change over time.
(f) Additional smaller dwellings on traditional Not Applicable
house sites and small dwellings throughout
The proposal involves changes to an approved
and near centres zones are provided so that
dwelling house.
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the housing mix and choice better reflect
community needs.
(g) Council will support the Federal and State Not Applicable
Government and community based not-for-
The proposed development involves changes to
profit entities in delivering a diverse and
an existing development approval for a dwelling
comprehensive range of social and
house.
affordable housing options.
(h) Major residential developments will be Not Applicable
encouraged to incorporate a range of
The proposed development involves changes to
housing types including more affordable
an existing development approval l for a dwelling
housing products for the entry buyer and
house.
low-income housing markets.
(i) Additional affordable rental premises are Not Applicable
provided through public-private partnerships
The proposed development involves changes to
and development incentives.
an existing development approval for a dwelling
house.
(j) Short term accommodation is limited to the Not Applicable
western side of the north south main street in
The proposed development involves changes to
the Village mixed use precinct at the Noosa
an approved approval for a dwelling house.
Business Centre.
(k) Noosa Shire's exceptional residential Complies
character and amenity is derived from the
The proposal involves a change to the basement
subtropical climate, relatively low scale/low
level of an approval for a dwelling house. The
rise built environment, quality building
dwelling house will maximise natural breezes and
designs and the presence of landscaped
sunlight to reduce energy consumption though
open space around buildings. This amenity
the day.
and character is maintained owing to its
significance in protecting the lifestyle valued
by residents.
(l) Car parking associated with residential Complies
buildings is not the dominant built form
The proposal involves the removal of 1 x car
element when viewed from the street front.
parking space. All car parking is located
underground in the basement level.
Strategic Outcome 3.3.3 – Housing Choice 2
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(m) Outside of the urban footprint limited areas Not Applicable
for additional rural residential lifestyles
The proposal is located within the urban footprint.
provide residents with a semi rural living
option. These areas are well defined and do
not extend beyond existing rural residential
zoned land. Development in these areas is
located and designed to avoid conflicts with
rural land uses or environmental values.
(n) The planning scheme protects sites for Not Applicable
specific housing styles such as residential
The proposed development involves changes to
care, retirement villages and relocatable
an existing development approval for a dwelling
home parks.
house.
(o) Neighbourhoods of permanent housing are Complies
protected from short-term accommodation
The proposed change maintains the aesthetic of
in the form of entire dwellings and uses that
the dwelling house from the street. The proposed
would impact on the amenity enjoyed by
changes maintain residential amenity, safety,
residents, however residents may share their
sense of community and belonging
home with guests in a well managed fashion
to limit potential impacts.
(p) Party houses, as defined under the Planning Not Applicable
Act 2016, are restricted from being
The proposal does not involve a party house.
established in Noosa Shire.
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Appendix D – Noosa Shire Planning Scheme Code Assessment D2. Planning Scheme Code Assessment Other Change Application - 7 Noosa Parade 46
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Medium Density Residential Zone Code
Overall Outcome Response
Development location and uses
a. The Medium density residential zone provides Complies
housing for permanent residents.
The proposal involves a change (Other Change) to
an existing development approval for a dwelling
house. The changes relate to the internal
configuration of the Dwelling houses that are
intended to be utilised by future residents of Noosa.
b. The character of medium density residential Complies
neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as
The proposed changes to the approved
proximity to beaches, the Noosa River,
development are exclusive to the internal
recreation spaces, centres, topography,
arrangement of the Dwelling house. No changes to
availability of views, the established vegetated
the approved built form, landscaping or building
character, the presence of visitor
materials is proposed.
accommodation and the age of development.
c. Development makes a positive contribution to Complies
the desired character of the residential
The proposed changes relate to the interior of the
neighbourhood by achieving small scale well-
approved Dwelling house. No changes are
designed buildings and landscaped outcomes
proposed to the approved landscaping areas at the
that enhance an open and green streetscape.
front of the site.
d. The bulk and scale of development located on Complies
that part of the site in the Medium Density
The proposed changes do not alter the building
Housing zone is consistent with the building
height or site cover from the existing approved
height, plot ratio and site cover required by the
design of the Dwelling house. Whilst minor
performance outcomes of this code.
alterations are proposed to the plot ratio, the
proposal maintains a 40% coverage that is within
the maximum prescribed for Medium Density
Residential Zone.
e. New uses are located, designed and managed Not Applicable
to be compatible with permanent residential
The proposal does not involve the introduction of
living.
new uses.
f. The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses Not Applicable
which are more appropriately accommodated
The proposal involves modifications to the internal
in other zones is avoided to protect land for dual
layout of an approved Dwelling house and does not
occupancies, community residences, rooming
involve the introduction of new uses.
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accommodation, multiple dwellings, retirement
and relocatable home park facilities.
g. Development caters for both the current and Complies
projected demographic and socio-economic
The proposal is envisioned to accommodate a
profile of the area, including one and two-
range of household sizes and types over time.
person households, households on low to
Accessibility is considered with the incorporation of
moderate incomes and residents with reduced
lift facilities that can mobilise occupants between
mobility.
levels.
h. Small dwellings and co-housing models are Not Applicable
integrated within the medium density residential
The proposal does not change the existing
built form to increase housing choice, including
approved use as a Dwelling house.
for those on low income.
i. Development incorporates accessible housing. Complies
The proposal maintains the approved access
between levels that is provided by a lift that
facilitates accessible movement between floors.
j. Home-based businesses provide for domestic Not Applicable
workplaces and home hosted accommodation
The proposal does not introduce a home based
of a scale and intensity compatible with
business.
attached and semi-attached living and the
residential character and amenity of the
surrounding area and locality.
k. The use of dwellings for short-term Not Applicable
accommodation is limited to four times and 60
The proposal does not involve short-term
days per calendar year and is within the
accommodation.
applicant's principal place of residence.
l. Development maintains a high level of Complies
residential amenity having regard to traffic,
The proposed changes do not alter the approved
noise, dust, odour, lighting and other locally
use as a Dwelling house and does not alter the
specific impacts.
approved external arrangement.
m. Development provides for an efficient pattern of Complies
land use and infrastructure that creates
The proposal does not alter the existing land use or
walkable and legible residential
externa attributes of the current development
neighbourhoods that integrate with active
approval.
transport networks and are well connected to
activity centres, employment nodes, open
space and recreational areas, community
facilities and educational opportunities.
n. Development is supported by appropriate Complies
infrastructure and essential services and does
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not adversely impact on the continued
The proposal maintains the critical infrastructure
operation, viability and maintenance of existing
and servicing that is provided to the site.
infrastructure or compromise future provision of
planned infrastructure.
o. Development responds to land constraints Complies
including topography, bushfire and flood.
The proposal retains the flood mitigation measures
that are provided in the basement level of the
Dwelling house as per the existing approval.
p. Natural features such as creeks, gullies, Not Applicable
waterways, wetlands, vegetation and bushland
The site does not involve protected natural features.
are retained and protected from the impacts of
development. Any unavoidable impacts are
minimised through location, design, operation
and management requirements.
q. Native vegetation between buildings and in the Not Applicable
public realm enhances the amenity and
The proposal does not involve native vegetation.
supports local wildlife.
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Role and function
PO1 No acceptable outcome Not Applicable
provided
Development provides for The proposal involves a Dwelling
medium density dual occupancy house land use. The proposed
and multiple dwellings in a range changes primarily involve
of dwelling sizes and styles, which amendments to the internal
meet the needs of current and configuration of the Dwelling
future resident populations house as well as minor
including small households, older adjustments to the rear
persons, people on low incomes landscaping.
and people with special mobility
needs.
PO2 No acceptable outcome Complies with PO2
provided
Alternative models of housing The proposal involves
including housing for people with modification to the existing
special needs are appropriate development approval for a
where they are in keeping with Dwelling house. The proposed
the medium density residential development is envisioned to
amenity and density. accommodate a range of
household sizes and ages over
time and support age in place.
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
PO3 No acceptable outcome Not Applicable
provided
Development at 102-110 Pacific The proposal in not located in
Avenue, Sunshine Beach is Sunshine Beach.
limited to small dwellings and
rooming accommodation.
PO4 AO4.1 Not Applicable
Sites that are currently used for, The following sites are retained The proposal is not located at
or approved for the use of, as relocatable home parks to the Noosa Glades’, ‘Bougainvillea
relocatable home parks or general exclusion of other uses:- Gardens’ or 'Cooroy Village'.
retirement facilities continue to
a. ‘Noosa Glades’ at 159
provide such residential
Moorindil St and 44 Tait
accommodation into the future.
St, over Lots 2 and 3 on
RP220959;
b. ‘Bougainvillea Gardens’
at 141 Cooroy Noosa
Road, Tewantin, over part
of Lot 230 on MCH4144;
and
c. 'Cooroy Village' at 1
Ferrells Road, Cooroy,
over Lot 9 RP844021.
AO4.2
The following sites are retained
as retirement facilities to the
general exclusion of other uses:-
a. ‘Noosa Outlook
Retirement Village’ at 71
St Andrews Drive,
Tewantin, over Lot 5 on
SP117231;
b. ‘Riverlands’ at 139
Moorindil St, Tewantin, on
Lot 335 on RP211082;
c. ‘Laguna Retirement
Estate’ between Lake
Weyba Drive, Reef Street
and Nannygai Street,
Noosaville, over Lot 3 on
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
RP159386, Lot 1 on
SP141238 and Lot 1 on
RP840222;
d. ‘Noosa Waters
Retirement Estate’ at 39
Lake Weyba Drive,
Noosaville over Lot 1 on
SP115712; and
e. ‘Noosa Domain Village’ at
35 Walter Hay Drive,
Noosaville over Lot 2 on
SP162077.
PO5 No acceptable outcome Not Applicable
provided
Multiple dwellings provide The proposal does not involve a
accessible housing to Multiple Dwelling.
accommodate the changing
needs and abilities of households
including for people with
disability.
PO6 AO6.1 Complies with AO6.1
Land uses are limited to those Land uses do not typically rely on The proposal involves a change
which are compatible with people other than residents of (Other) change development
medium density living in urban the site to be present on the site application involving a Dwelling
neighbourhoods. between the hours of 7:00pm and house.
7:00am.
AO6.2 Complies with AO6.2
Land uses do not result in The proposal involves a change
adverse changes to the amenity (Other) change development
of the residential neighbourhood application involving a Dwelling
by the emission of noise, house.
vibration, smell, fumes, smoke,
vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust,
grit, oil, waste water, waste
products, or radio or electrical
interference.
PO7 AO7 Not Applicable
Home-based business (home Home-based businesses (home The proposal does not involve a
hosted accommodation) hosted accommodation) allow home-based business.
provides accommodation for for up to four guests at any time
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
guests within the home of the but does not include holding
host while the host remains in parties or functions.
residence, whether or not meals
are provided.
PO8 AO8 Not Applicable
Short-term accommodation is Short-term The proposal does not involve
limited to the occasional use of a accommodation does not: short-term accommodation.
residential dwelling and does not
a. operate in a secondary
impact on the quantum or
dwelling;
amenity of resident housing
within its neighbourhood. b. constitute a party house;
c. unreasonably impact on
the residential
amenity enjoyed by
the adjoining or
surrounding properties
(for example through
noise, light spill, vehicle
parking and movements
or waste disposal)
Peregian Beach AO9 Not Applicable
PO9 Offices and health care The proposal does not involve
services are developed in office or health services land uses.
Offices and health care services
conjunction with residential units
are allowed for in conjunction
in a mixed-use format providing:
with small dwellings in a mixed-
use format on premises located a. no commercial tenancy
on the western side of David Low exceeds 250m2 gross
Way (street numbers 233-245), floor area;
Peregian Beach, on land
b. non-residential use(s) do
described as Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
not constitute shops;
and 22 P9315 and all lots on
BUP9496. c. the total gross floor
area of the non-
residential use(s) does
not exceed the gross
floor area of the
residential use(s);
d. non-residential uses are
limited to the ground
floor;
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
e. at least one small
dwelling is provided for
every 90m2 of lettable
commercial gross floor
area; and
f. car parking is to be
located at the rear of
the building.
Built form
Building Height AO10.1 Complies with AO10.1
PO10 Buildings and structures are no The proposed changes does not
more than 8 metres and 2 alter the height of the Dwelling
Buildings and structures:
storeys in building height. house from the existing approval.
a. are low rise and present Notwithstanding, the approved
a building height of 2-storeys (7.1m) will be
height consistent with maintained as part of this Other
structures Change development application.
on adjoining and
surrounding premises;
b. are designed to provide
an interesting
streetscape and
complement landform
changes and landscapes
c. do not visually dominate
the street or surrounding
area;
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
d. maintain a vegetated AO10.2 AO10.2 Complies
skyline; The development does not exceed
The exposed portion of the
e. do not unreasonably external elevation of the building 8m in building height from the
obscure views or lead to cannot exceed 8 metres in exposed external façade.
overshadowing of building height. Please refer to the Architectural
neighbouring properties; Plans (Appendix D) for further
Editor's note - refer to figure AP3-
f. do not exceed 13A details.
two storeys: and
If for a dwelling house -
g. elevations do not appear alternative provision to the QDC
to visually exceed
two storeys when viewed
from the surrounding
area.
Building Scale and Bulk Complies with PO11
No acceptable outcome
PO11 The proposed change does not
provided
involve changes to the building
Development:
height and scale. The changes
a. is of a scale compatible proposed relate to the interior
with surrounding layout of the approved Dwelling
development and the house.
particular circumstances
of the site; and
b. does not present an
appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties,
roads or other areas in
the vicinity of the site.
Site Cover
PO12 AO12 Complies with AO12
Site cover of development does Site cover for a dwelling The proposed changes to the
not exceed: house does not exceed 40% of approved development result in a
the site area reduction of site cover to 37%.
a. 45% where all small
dwellings or for Alternative provision to the QDC
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
development which
Note - All Site cover is calculated
provides a ratio of at
as seen from a birds eye view.
least three small
dwellings to every one Editor's note - Refer to Figure
other dwelling; or AP3-9A and Figure AP3-9B.
b. 40% otherwise Editor’s Note – Where the site is
included in more than one
Note - All Site cover is calculated
zone, site cover calculations for
as seen from a birds eye view.
AO12 are for that part of
Editor's note - Refer to Figure the site in the Medium Density
AP3-9A and Figure AP3-9B. Residential zone only.
Editor’s Note – Where the site is Editor's note—any structures
included in more than one greater than 1 metre
zone, site cover calculations for above ground level will
PO12 are for that part of contribute to site cover such
the site in the Medium Density as balconies, patios, decks,
Residential Zone only. above ground swimming pools
and the like.
Editor's note—any structures
greater than 1 metre Editor's note— while the planning
above ground level will scheme does not require car
contribute to site cover such parking spaces to be covered,
as balconies, patios, decks, the desire to retrospectively
above ground swimming pools cover a parking space is not
and the like. supported if site
cover and setback provisions are
Editor's note— while the planning
not met.
scheme does not require car
parking spaces to be covered,
the desire to retrospectively
cover a parking space is not
supported if site
cover and setback provisions are
not met.
Plot Ratio
PO13 AO13 Complies with AO13
Plot ratio of development does Plot ratio for a dwelling The plot ratio of the Dwelling
not exceed: house does not exceed 0.4:1. house is 40%
a. 0.5:1 where all small The site area: 1,120m2
dwellings or for
Editor’s note – Where the site is Proposed GFA: 448m2
development which
included in more than one
provides a ratio of at 1120/448 = 0.4.
zone, plot ratio calculations are
least three small
for that part of the site in the
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dwellings to every one Medium Density Residential zone
other dwelling; or only.
b. 0.4:1 otherwise
Editor’s note – Where the site is
included in more than one
zone, plot ratio calculations are
for that part of the site in the
Medium Density Residential zone
only.
Setbacks
PO14 AO14.1 Complies with AO14.1-14.4
Buildings and structures are Buildings and structures meet the No changes are proposed to the
designed and sited to: following minimum approved built form as part of this
boundary setbacks: Other Change development
a. provide a high level of
application.
amenity to users of the a. for frontages — 6 metres
subject site and adjoinin
b. for side boundaries—
g premises, including
provision of visual and i. 1.5
acoustic privacy; metres setback u
p to 4.5 metres
b. not unreasonably
height;
obstruct views or cause
overlooking of private ii. 2
open space or habitable metres setback b
areas of adjoining etween 4.5
premises; metres and 7.5
metres height;
c. provide adequate
and
distance
from adjoining land uses; iii. 2.5 metres where
above 7.5 metres
d. preserve
height
existing vegetation that
will help buffer c. for the rear boundary - 6
development; metres
e. allow for space and
landscaping to be
If for a dwelling house -
provided alternative provision to the QDC
between buildings includi
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ng adequate area
Editor's Note— Where the
at ground level for
property is a corner lot with two
landscaping with trees,
road frontages, there is no "rear
shrubs, outdoor living
boundary" and both common
and utilities;
property boundaries are
f. provide soft considered as side boundaries.
landscaping between bui
ldings and
the site boundaries to
provide for trees and
shrubs;
g. contribute to open
AO14.2
streetscapes by
avoiding buildings and The front 6 metre setback:
structures within the front a. is landscaped open
6 metres of the space of which the first 2
property; and metres along the front
h. protect the natural boundary is soft
character and avoid landscaping; and
adverse impacts b. may incorporate
on ecologically important uncovered visitor parking
areas such as national providing it is setback a
parks, waterways and we minimum of 2 metres
tlands. from the front boundary.
AO14.3
Relocatable homes are set back
not less than:
a. 6 metres from a
road frontage;
b. 1.5 metres from any
other site boundary; and
c. 3 metres from an internal
road
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AO14.4
Buildings and structures on
premises with frontage to the
Noosa River system are set back
not less than 10 metres from
mean high water spring as
shown in Figure AP3-15A.
If for a dwelling house -
alternative provision to the QDC
Setback to a watercourse in the Noosa Waters estate, Noosaville
PO15 AO15 Not Applicable
Land adjoining the revetment For premises adjoining a The proposal is located in Noosa
wall and for a width of 4.5 metres watercourse within the Noosa Heads.
serves flood detention and Waters estate no building work,
amenity functions. filling or excavation works occurs
within 4.5 metres from the centre
line of the top of the concrete
revetment wall.
If for a dwelling house -
alternative provision to the QDC
Editor's note refer to figure 6.3.1.5
Design
Streetscape AO16.1 Complies with AO16.1 - AO16.5
PO16 Development provides visual The proposed changes involve the
interest to the street and exterior of the approved Dwelling
Development:
surrounding areas through: house. No changes to the external
a. contributes positively to finishes or materials are proposed.
a. highlighting
the locality; As such, the proposal will maintain
individual dwellings and
b. addresses and enhances articulation to the street that is
land uses;
consistent with the surrounding
the streetscape by
b. an asymmetrical design residential development.
incorporating articulation
presentation to the
and individual design
street;
elements that add visual
interest to the c. offsetting or
development; staggering dwellings to
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provide variation in
c. has a form and
the frontage;
architectural scale that
does not dominate the d. varying the roof form
streetscape or the
surrounding properties;
d. does not detract from the AO16.2
visual amenity
Buildings have the main entrance
of adjoining properties
easily recognisable from the
through the impact on
street and include design
views, access to sunlight
elements in the front façade such
or overlooking;
as verandahs, external stairs,
e. takes the form of small awning or shade structures and
separate buildings, rather window openings.
than large single bulky
development; and
AO16.3
f. sits within a landscaped
setting. Buildings and structures are
designed to:
a. have a maximum wall
length of 15 metres and
external walls
incorporate at least one
design element to add
visual interest and
amenity;
b. allow for landscape
treatments to soften the
development;
c. avoid more than
six dwellings attached in
any one plane; and
d. have no more than
four dwellings are
attached along a
street frontage.
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AO16.4
For corner sites,
the building design addresses
both street frontages by:
a. including doors and
windows that front each
road; and
b. providing separate
vehicle access points to
each road.
Editor’s Note—for examples of
designs see Figure
6.3.2.4 and Figure 6.3.2.5
AO16.5
For a dwelling house,
development provides visual
interest to the street and the
surrounding area through:
a. limiting the vertical
distance between the
ground and the lowest
suspended floor to no
more than 3 metres;
b. limiting the length of any
external wall in one plane
to 15 metres; and
c. ensuring each external
wall includes at least one
design element such as
verandahs, external
stairs, window openings,
awnings or porches.
Garages and Carports
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PO17 AO17.1 Not Applicable
Garages, garage doors and Garage doors that face the street The proposal involves
carports do not dominate the are no more than 6 metres in underground car parking.
street or the building design. width or 50% of the frontage,
whichever is the lesser.
AO17.2
Where multiple garages face the
street, they are separated by a
minimum of 2 metres or are
staggered in setback by a
minimum of 1 metre.
AO17.3
Garages that are visible from the
street, but do not face the street,
include a landscaped setback to
the street and provide
articulation, windows or a mix of
materials to provide interest to
the garage facade.
Basement
PO18 AO18 Complies with AO18
Basements: Basements: The proposed changes to the
basement area do not alter the
a. visually integrate with a. are limited to one access
access arrangement as per the
the building; a maximum of 6 metres
existing development approval.
wide; and
b. do not dominate the
street or building design; b. do not encroach
into building setback are
c. are screened through
as.
landscaping; and
d. do not present as
a storey to the street. Editor's note— refer to Figure
6.9.2
Front fences and walls
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PO19 AO19.1 Not Applicable
Front fences and walls are Front fences or walls are set back The proposal does not involve
designed and sited to: an average of 1 metre and are changes to the front fencing,
articulated to provide visual landscaping or screening at the
a. contribute to the
interest by stepping the design at front of the site. The proposal
attractiveness of the
a maximum of 5 metre intervals. maintains the arrangement as per
streetscape;
the approved development.
b. be compatible with the
existing streetscape AO19.2
character;
Where located on the boundary:
c. avoid interference with
a. the solid portion of front
movement of surface
fences and walls is no
stormwater;
more than 1.2 metres
d. allow for casual high; or
surveillance of the street;
b. the walls contain
e. provide planting in front openings or materials
of solid fences and walls; that ensure it is 50%
and transparent and has a
height not exceeding 1.8
f. ensure plantings
metres.
between the front fence
and the footpath does AO19.3
not create an
Solid front fences and walls may
impediment for
be 1.8 metres in height if the
pedestrians using the
property has frontage to an
footpath
arterial road or a distributor road.
AO19.4
The area of land between the
front fence and the boundary is
landscaped to screen the fence
from the street however
landscaping does not encroach
more than 500 millimeters into
the road reserve or within 1.5
metres of a sealed footpath.
Editor's note— for examples refer
to Figure AP3-4A and Figure AP3-
4B
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Materials and finishes AO20 Complies with AO20
PO20 Buildings and structures use: The proposed changes do not
involve changes to the materials
Development incorporates: a. natural finishes wherever
and finished approved in the
possible;
a. materials and finishes existing development approval.
that complement the b. a mix of lightweight and
surrounding area and textured external finishes;
integrate with the
c. masonry construction
surrounding natural and
where variation is
built environment; and
provided in texture and
b. a variety of external the façade uses a variety
finishes to provide an of finishes to break up the
interesting built form and surface; and
avoid bulky single plane
d. open or transparent
finishes
balustrades.
Editor's note—refer to Figure
AP3-3B
Roof forms AO21.1 Not Applicable
PO21 With the exception of the reuse or The proposal does not involve
renovation of an existing roof changes to the approved roof
Roof forms:
which does not comply or where form.
a. contribute positively to located in the Noosa Heads or
the local skyline; Coastal Communities Local Plan
b. complement the areas:
character of the locality a. the main roof of
and the topography of the building has a roof
the site; pitch no less than 5
c. avoid box degrees; and
profiles/parapets; and b. minimum 600 millimetre
d. do not create eaves are provided to at
least 75% of the
opportunities for
overlooking the private perimeter of the building.
open space or internal
spaces of neighbouring
Editor’s Note — 450 millimetre
properties.
eaves will achieve AO21.1,
provided a 150 millimetre gutter
is used.
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AO21.2 Complies with AO21.2
Development does not include The proposal does not involve a
rooftop terraces. roof terrace.
Safety and amenity
PO22 AO22.1 Complies with AO22.1- AO22.5
Development: Buildings and structures: The proposal does not involve
alterations or amendments to the
a. provides a high level a. are sited and orientated
exterior of the building that will
of residential amenity to to minimise the likelihood
dramatically change the built
users of the subject site; of overlooking the private
form from the existing
and open space of adjacent
development approval.
residential uses;
b. does not unreasonably
impact on the amenity b. avoid reduction of
enjoyed by users sunlight to at least 40% of
of adjoining or nearby the private open
premises, including space areas of
privacy and access to any adjoining residences
sunlight. to less than two hours
between 9:00am and 3:0
0pm on any day of the
Editor's note—Provisions for sill year;
height, glazing, screening and
c. incorporate fencing,
window openings are to improve
landscaping and
the residential amenity for
screening to mitigate
occupants. Thermal performance
impacts
requirements are contained
on adjoining residential
in Queensland Development
uses.
Code MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings.
Energy efficiency requirements Editor's note— refer to figure
AP3-1A and figure AP3-2A
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are contained in the National
AO22.2
Construction Code.
Transparent doors and windows
are designed and located so they
do not directly face transparent
doors or windows or the private
open space areas of
other dwellings within 10 metres;
AO22.3
Where windows, balconies,
terraces, verandahs
or decks overlook or have the
potential to overlook the private
open space of nearby properties
or view into habitable room
windows within 10 metres:
a. windows have a sill
height of not less than 1.7
metres above finished
floor level;
b. windows and other
openings are
permanently screened to
a minimum height of 1.7
metres to avoid
overlooking;
c. windows and doors use
translucent glazing to
obscure views; or
d. windows or balconies are
offset by 45 degrees or
more.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-
1A and figure AP3-1C
AO22.4
Planter boxes, screens, pergolas,
landscaping and architectural
design of balconies are used to
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screen the ground floor private
open space of dwellings from
separate upper level dwellings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-
1A
AO22.5
Permanently fixed external
screening devices complement
the building's external materials
and finishes and may
incorporate solid translucent
screens, shutters, perforated
panels or trellises which have a
maximum of 50% openings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-
1B
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO24 AO24.1 Complies with PO24
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, The proposed
cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in development requires a cut depth
a. has minimal impact on
depth relative to the ground of 3.6m to achieve the depth of
the natural landform of
level. excavation required to accommo
the site;
date the basement level.
b. does not lead to erosion
As the proposal exceeds the
or the transport of
prescribed cut depth of 1.5m, a
sediments off site; and
Performance Outcome is therefore
c. does not lead to the sought.
disturbance of natural
The proposed excavation avoids
features, buildings or
minimal impact on the landform
structures of cultural
and maintains the landscape
heritage significance.
amenity of the site through
retained or replanted
landscaping.
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The overall cut and fill level
proposed to involve net 2114.2m3.
AO24.2 AO24.2 Complies
Development does not result in The development site is
sediment or other material connected to all necessary
including building materials or infrastructure services.
waste products being deposited Importantly, the development will
or released into the road reserve, not result in deposits of sediment
stormwater drain or adjacent or other material being released
properties. into the existing connected
infrastructure, either during
construction or post-construction.
AO24.3 Not Applicable
Development on The site does not adjoin heritage
a site adjoining a local heritage significant places.
place respects the cultural
heritage significance of the place
by mitigating any adverse
impacts on the setting or integrity
of the heritage values.
Editor’s Note— Local heritage
places are identified on
the Heritage and Character
Areas Overlay maps in Schedule
2.
PO25 PO25 Not Applicable
Development on sloping sites: Development on sloping sites: The development is not located
on land with a slope greater than
a. is visually responsive to a. is visually responsive to
25%.
the natural topography the natural topography
and sits within the and sits within the
landscape rather than landscape rather than
dominating it; and dominating it; and
b. steps down slopes or b. steps down slopes or
uses suspended floor uses suspended floor
construction, minimising construction, minimising
cut or fill and avoiding cut or fill and avoiding
benching of the site. benching of the site.
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AO25.2 Not Applicable
On sloping sites, split The development is not located
level buildings with small on land with a slope greater than
floorplates, that step down 25%.
the slope are used as an
alternative to standard single or
double storey construction to
minimise building bulk and
benching of the sites.
Editor's note- refer to Figure
6.9.1A and Figure 6.9.1B
AO25.3 Not Applicable
On sloping sites, the distance The development is not located
between the ground level and the on land with a slope greater than
lowest part of the floor of 25%.
the building does not exceed 3
metres.
Earthworks and drainage
PO26 AO26 Can Comply with AO26
Filling and excavation Filling and excavation The development involves
for operational works do not for operational works is designed excavation works to facilitate the
directly, indirectly or cumulatively and constructed to ensure basement level. The development
cause adverse impacts external overland flow and/or flooding is be designed via a condition to
to the development site by: not worsened, impeded, or ensure that the construction of the
otherwise diverted to adversely basement will not result in
a. causing ponding of water
affect other properties or overland and/or flooding is
on the site or nearby
downstream environments. worsened or diverted to other
land;
properties.
b. increasing flooding,
which adversely affects
the safety or use of any
land upstream or
downstream; or
c. adversely affecting the
flow of water in any
overland flow path.
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Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
Overall Outcome Response
Purpose
a. The Noosa Heads local plan area provides a Complies
diverse coastal urban area with a strong The proposed Change (Other Change) development
focus on residents and community, tourism, application retains the approved land use as a
and a unique character and identity framed Dwelling house. The changes relate specifically to
by a vegetated backdrop to the built the incorporation of living spaces within the
environment, the coast, watercourses and basement level. The proposal continues to provide
the iconic Noosa National Park. for a dwelling house that will accommodate a range
of different families throughout its lifetime.
b. Development is limited to land within the Complies
urban boundary to protect and reinforce the The site is located within the urban boundary.
character and identity of Noosa Heads,
provide efficient provision of infrastructure
and services, avoid constrained land and
protect the surrounding significant
environmental areas.
c. The natural landform and landscape is Not Applicable
retained with Noosa Hill being the The proposal is not located in the view line of Noosa
predominant landscape feature forming a Hill.
skyline and vegetated backdrop, without the
intrusion of built form, when viewed from
beaches, parks and other public spaces,
residential neighbourhoods and visitor
accommodation. In order to protect these
important visual qualities the preservation of
existing vegetation is critical. Accordingly, in
areas of high elevation and visibility
development is restricted wherever possible
and if necessary excluded to ensure the
existing character is maintained.
d. Development is sited and designed to retain Not Applicable
the key natural environment, landscape and The proposed changes do not alter the building
built form elements and significant views height or built form.
and vistas that contribute to the vegetated
setting and character of the Noosa Heads
local plan area, including:
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I. Noosa Main Beach, Little Cove and
more secluded beaches of the
Noosa National Park;
II. Noosa River, Weyba Creek, foreshore
areas and associated riparian
communities;
III. Noosa Spit, Noosa Woods, Weyba
Creek Bushland Reserve, foreshore
parkland including the Lions Park
and Weyba Park;
IV. Noosa Headland and the vegetated
hillslopes that frame Noosa Heads,
Laguna Bay, Noosa Inlet and
Hastings Street;
V. heathland areas of Noosa National
Park and Girraween Estate; and
VI. vegetated drainage lines through
residential estates and private land
with native vegetation stands.
e. Development, through its design and siting, Complies
reinforces the correlation between the The proposal involves changes that relate to the
natural and built character of the area by internal configuration of the development approval
development sitting lightly in the landscape, for a Dwelling house. Notwithstanding, the
being responsive to the topography and landscaping materials and built character maintain
protecting views to or from important the character of the surrounding residential
landscape features. developments and neighbourhood setting.
f. Building heights, scale and proportions are Complies
subservient to the landscape, including The proposal retains the built form of the current
street vegetation in Hastings Street. approval that is compliant with the prescribed
development parameters for a Dwelling house.
g. Noosa Spit and Noosa Woods remain low Not Applicable
key passive recreation areas. The proposal does not involve the Noosa Woods or
Noosa Spit.
h. Development is of a high design quality, Complies
incorporating low rise contemporary sub- The proposed development maintains the building
tropical building and landscape design that height of the existing development approval.
emphasises the casual, outdoor lifestyle. Landscaping achieves above the minimum of 20% of
soft landscaping. The house maintains connections
to the outdoors and provides indoor-outdoor living
through the provision of a range of outdoor living
spaces and balconies.
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i. Buildings have a strong relationship with the Complies
outdoors through the incorporation of The proposal involves changes to the interior layout
natural materials, verandahs and glazing that retains the private open space areas. The
and orientation of openings towards public materials are not proposed to change as part of this
spaces where practicable. Other Change application.
j. Noosa Junction functions as a major activity Not Applicable
centre providing a range of goods and The proposal is not located in Noosa Junction.
services for residents and visitors in a
predominantly multi-tenancy ‘main street’
form with a strong relationship between
indoor and outdoor spaces. The
redevelopment of the former Bowls site
provides for a new road connection from
Noosa Drive through to Lanyana Way as well
as an activated public open space area.
k. Development maintains: Not Applicable
I. a high proportion of Noosa lifestyle The proposal involves residential uses.
and creative destination businesses
with few national chains and
generically themed outlets;
II. a small number of large floor plate
retail tenancies and businesses; and
III. within the predominantly retail and
food establishment land use mix,
community support uses and
medical and health services.
l. The neighbourhood centre at Quamby Place Not Applicable
provides basic convenience good and The proposal is not located at Quamby Place.
services for nearby residents and visitors
and includes restaurants with river and
parkland outlooks.
m. Development in the Hastings Street Mixed Not Applicable
use precinct and the Noosa Junction The proposal is not located in the Hastings Street
Hospitality precinct provides a range of well- precinct.
designed business and entertainment
activities including live music and other
artistic performances which creates a
vibrant atmosphere. High design quality,
incorporating low rise contemporary sub-
tropical building and landscape design
incorporates appropriate acoustic
containment to facilitate late night
operation.
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n. Development in the Low Density Residential Not Applicable
zone accommodates permanent residents The site is located within the Medium Density
in detached dwelling houses, secondary Residential Zone.
dwellings and rooming accommodation.
o. Development in the Medium Density and Complies
High Density Residential zones The proposal maintains the approved land use as a
accommodates a greater diversity in detached Dwelling house that can accommodate a
housing types for permanent residents variety of household sizes. The 4 bedroom family
including small dwellings, rooming home provides the opportunity to age in place
accommodation, dual occupancies, multiple offering housing diversity within the Medium Density
dwellings, retirement facilities and Residential zone.
residential care facilities.
p. Residents of Noosa Heads enjoy high levels Complies
of residential amenity and convenience to The proposal does not involve changes to the
urban services and recreational approved land use as a Dwelling house.
opportunities.
q. Housing specific to the needs of students Not Applicable
and hospitality workers is provided in or The proposal does not involve changes to the
within proximity of Noosa Junction. approved land use as a Dwelling house.
r. Residential development, including within Complies
mixed use formats, improves housing choice The changes do not relate to the approved land use
by including small dwellings, affordable over the site. Notwithstanding, accessibility is
housing and accessible housing. provided through ramps and an internal lift that will
facilitate aging in place for future occupants.
s. Development for home based businesses Not Applicable
including bed and breakfast The proposal does not involve a home based
accommodation may locate in residential Business.
zones.
t. The Tourist Accommodation zone in Noosa Not Applicable
Heads is the principal focus for visitor The proposal does not involve Tourist
accommodation and services in Noosa Shire Accommodation.
as demonstrated by
I. Hastings Street serving as a
major visitor centre; and
II. Resorts located at Morwong
Drive, Noosa Drive, Quamby
Place, Serenity Close, Sanctuary
Drive, Little Cove, Noosa Hill,
Noosa Springs and Noosa
Sound.
u. Development in the Tourist accommodation Not Applicable
zone is for visitor accommodation and
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associated uses that serve visitors The proposal does not involve Tourist
concentrated in areas close to Hastings Accommodation.
Street and Noosa River and in designated
resorts.
v. Hastings Street maintains its character as a Not Applicable
vibrant, contemporary and pedestrian- The proposal is not located in the Hastings Street
friendly centre for visitors and locals. precinct.
w. A variety of visitor accommodation types, Not Applicable
retailing and dining uses incorporate The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
indoor/outdoor spaces creating active of a Dwelling house.
frontages from early morning to late
evening.
x. Hastings Street retains a diverse mixture of Not Applicable
retail and entertainment activities with The proposal is not located in the Hastings Street
limited scope for increasing retail tenancy precinct.
numbers. Unique, independently operated
destination businesses with locally made or
designed goods particularly add to the
appeal of the street.
y. The Noosa Heads locality provides a range Not Applicable
of community and sports and recreational The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
uses which support both residents, as well as of a Dwelling house.
visitors.
z. Access and convenience is maintained to Not Applicable
significant open space and outdoor The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
recreation areas including the natural of a Dwelling house.
features of the beaches and bays, Noosa
River and Noosa National Park.
aa. Development is supported by a network of Not Applicable
open space and facilitates safe and The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
convenient pedestrian and cycle of a Dwelling house.
connections between and around key
destinations within the local plan area.
bb. Development supports and prioritises public Not Applicable
transport, including the river ferry and buses The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
and use of motor scooters and bicycles. of a Dwelling house.
cc. The businesses operating from a Not Applicable
commercial jetty lease area at 14 Hastings The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
Street, Noosa Heads provides watercraft for of a Dwelling house.
hire and affords access to river ferry
services.
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dd. Key areas of vegetation on both private and Not Applicable
public lands are protected for landscape The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
and habitat values. of a Dwelling house.
ee. The green backdrop to Hastings Street and Not Applicable
Noosa Main Beach is maintained and The proposal involves changes to the internal layout
retained as an important landscape of a Dwelling house.
element screening urban development.
7.2.5 Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Development in the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area generally (all zones)
PO1 No acceptable outcome Complies with PO1
provided
Development in residential The proposed Change (Other
zones contributes to the application involves the provision of
provision of a diverse range of additional living spaces located in the
housing types, sizes and levels basement of a Dwelling house. The
of affordability, resident proposed amendments also include
lifestyle and amenity of changes to the internal configuration
permanent residents of Noosa from the existing development approval.
Heads.
The proposed changes are designed to
accommodate a range of different
occupants and facilitate aging in place
servicing the changes needs of a family
over time as residents of Noosa Heads.
PO2 No acceptable outcome Complies with PO2
provided
Development contributes to The proposal involves changes to an
the lifestyle and amenity of approved Dwelling house. The proposal
residents of Noosa Heads and does not change the approved land use
its surroundings and services as a Dwelling house.
coastal communities to the
south-east.
PO3 No acceptable outcome Not Applicable
provided
Development in the Tourist The proposal is not located in the Tourist
Accommodation zone enhances Accommodation Zone.
the role of Noosa Heads as the
principal focus for visitor
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accommodation and services in
Noosa Shire with high levels of
accessibility to outdoor
recreational pursuits and urban
services.
PO4 AO4.1 Not Applicable
Development contributes to
Development adjacent The site is not located in an identified
the establishment of precinct or designated area of
to a gateway or special
attractive streetscapes to significance in the Planning Scheme.
place or on land
enhance the character of
identified as a key corner
Noosa Heads.
in Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
Junction Framework and
Character plan) or Figure
7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and
Character plan):
(a) incorporates
architectural
and landscape
treatments
which
emphasise the
corner location
as shown in
Figure AP3-10A
and Figure AP3-
10B; and
(b) incorporates
building
materials such
as varied roof
forms, changes
in materials and
variations in
projected and
recessed
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elements and
facades.
AO4.2 Not Applicable
Development adjacent The site is not subject to additional
to a primary streetscape provisions identified in the Planning
treatment area on Figure Scheme under AO4.2.
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
Framework and
Character plan) or Figure
7.2.5.5 (Hastings Street
Framework and
Character plan) provides
streetscape
improvements which are
appropriate to the
location, setting and
context of the
development and
complement existing or
proposed streetscape
works in the local area.
AO4.3 Not Applicable
Development on Key The site is not subject to additional
Development Sites provisions identified in the Planning
identified on Figure Scheme under AO4.3.
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction
Framework and
Character Plan)
incorporates a high
standard of architectural
design and landscape
treatment consistent
with the streetscape
character.
Editor’s Note— For further
guidance and context in
interpreting the Framework
and Character Plans please
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refer to PSP7 - Framework
and Character Plans.
PO5 AO5 Complies with AO5
The visual amenity and Development adjacent The site is located along Noosa Parade.
character surrounding the to the major road The changes to the existing
major road network and network, particularly development approval solely related to
entrance roads, is protected Sunshine Beach Road, the internal arrangement of the
and enhances the entrances Eenie Creek Road, Noosa residence. As such, no elements to the
to Noosa Heads. Drive and Noosa Parade approved landscaping or materials
incorporates planned for the front of the house are
landscaping that proposed to change.
complements the
The approved development application
natural species
involves a mix of soft landscaping and
occurring in the local
stone materials that are consistent with
area, protects existing
the character of Noosa Parade.
vegetation within the
road reserve and
incorporates design
elements that add visual
interest to the
streetscape.
PO6 AO6 Complies with AO6
Development retains Development retains The proposed change does not involve
enhances the existing mature and enhances existing changes to the streetscape approved
trees and character mature trees and under the existing current development
vegetation contributing to the character vegetation approval.
vegetated backdrop, contributing to the
character and habitat values vegetated backdrop,
of the local area. character and habitat
values of the local plan
area, including:-
(a) Noosa National
Park and Weyba
Creek
conservation
areas;
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(b) the vegetated
hills which frame
Noosa Heads,
Laguna Bay,
Noosa Inlet and
Hastings Street;
(c) the foreshore
areas of the
Noosa River,
Lake Weyba,
Weyba Creek
and their
associated
riparian
communities;
(d) Noosa
Spit/Noosa
Woods;
(e) street trees
along Hastings
Street;
(f) the vegetated
drainage lines
through
residential
estates; and
(g) other character
vegetation
where identified
in Figure 7.2.5.4
(Noosa Junction
Framework and
Character plan)
or Figure 7.2.5.5
(Hastings Street
Framework and
Character plan)
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PO7 AO7.1 Complies with AO7.1
Development retains Development does not The proposal does not involve changes
significant views and vistas intrude upon important to the built form that would intrude on
contributing to the setting gateways and sightlines sightlines.
and character of the local including:
plan area.
(a) significant views to
the ocean, Noosa
River and coastal
lowlands from
streets, beaches and
other public places;
(b) the vegetated
backdrop of Noosa
Hill as seen from
Noosa Main Beach
and the Hastings
Street area;
(c) views from Hastings
Street to Main Beach;
(d) vistas over Laguna
Bay and to the
Noosa National Park
and the vegetation
stands and hills
within Little Cove;
(e) the scenic view of
Noosa National Park
and Weyba Creek
from Cooloola and
Weyba Park Estates;
and
(f) vistas across Noosa
River from Noosa
Sound.
AO7.2 Not Applicable
For Noosa Junction Major The site is not located in Noosa Junction
Centre and Hastings Major Centre and Hastings Street Visitor
Street Visitor Centre, Centre.
buildings and structures
do not significantly
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interrupt or encroach
upon key contextual
views as identified on
Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
Junction Framework and
Character plan) and
Figure 7.2.5.5 (Hastings
Street Framework and
Character plan) and
shown in Figure 7.2.5.7,
Figure 7.2.5.8, and Figure
7.2.5.10.
AO7.3
Buildings and other
structures visible from
the beach or public
spaces use materials
and finishes that
complement the
beachside character
and integrate with the
surrounding natural
landscape and skyline
vegetation.
AO7.4
Views of building or
structures from the
beach are framed or
filtered through
vegetation.
Editor's note— Refer to
Figure AP3- 3A
Built Form and Streetscape
PO8 AO8.1 Complies with AO8.1
Buildings, structures and Development takes the The proposed Change (Other Change)
landscaping is integrated with form of small separate does not involve changes to the overall
the natural landscape and buildings rather than built form of the approved development.
reflect the beachside, large single bulky
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riverside or hillside character buildings, stepping down
and setting of the local plan slopes where applicable
area in terms of form, and not visually
composition and protection of dominating the street,
neighbourhood amenity. beachfront, riverfront,
adjacent properties,
surrounding spaces or
the existing skyline.
AO8.2 Complies with AO.8.2
Buildings and structures The proposal involves changes to the
have a scale and building internal arrangement of the existing
height consistent with development approval. The proposal
development on adjoining retains the detached Dwelling house at
and surrounding land.
2-storeys.
AO8.3 Complies with AO8.3
Buildings and structures The proposal involves alterations to the
preserve the amenity of interior living spaces and the
adjoining land including introduction of living spaces to the
sunlight to neighbouring basement area. These changes will not
properties. adversely impact the adjoining
property.
AO8.4 Complies with AO8.4
Development respects The proposed Change (Other)
the scale of surrounding development application. The changes
vegetation and do not involve alterations to the
maximises the approved landscaping for the
opportunity for retention development.
of existing vegetation
and incorporates soft
landscaping between
buildings.
AO8.5 Complies with AO8.5
Buildings and structures: The proposal does not involve
alterations to the articulation of the
(a) incorporate
approved development.
articulated roof
forms which are
visible from the
street;
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(b) incorporate a mix of
lightweight and
textured external
building materials or
materials that reflect
the natural
environment such as
timber and rock
face;
(c) provide variation
through articulation,
texture and
detailing;
(d) incorporate
verandahs, open
balconies or shaded
patios for outdoor
living, with open,
transparent or semi-
open balustrades;
(e) use understated
colour schemes and
low-reflective
roofing and cladding
materials.
Editor's note— Refer to
Figure AP3-3A
Access and Connectivity
PO27 No acceptable outcome Complies with PO27
Development: provided
The proposal primarily involves the
(a) avoids the generation reconfiguration of the basement level
of excessive traffic or that will result in the removal of 1 x car
amenity impacts on parking space. The proposed changes
Hastings Street, Noosa will not generate additional traffic or
Parade or Noosa Drive; impact the traffic network.
(b) avoids through traffic
on residential streets;
(c) maintains Hastings
Street as a narrow
traffic way;
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(d) minimises the potential
for conflict between
pedestrian and
vehicular traffic by
consolidating, rather
than increasing
vehicular access points
across footpaths; and
(e) ensures car parking
does not dominate the
streetscape.
Environment, Natural resources and recreation
PO28 AO28 Not Applicable
Development has no Connecting Habitat The proposal does not involve changes
significant adverse impacts Areas as identified on to habitat areas.
on biodiversity, natural Map SFM-4 - Biodiversity
vegetation, native fauna (Strategic Framework)
habitat, landscape quality, are protected from
water quality or cultural fragmentation and
heritage values, including encroachment by
those related to— development.
(a) changes to natural
drainage;
(b) disturbance to any
wetland system;
(c) management of fire
risk;
(d) erosion and the
transport of
sediments off site;
(e) unmanaged public
access;
(f) changes to fauna
habitat and
behaviour.
PO29 AO29 Not Applicable
Open space corridors
identified as Ecological
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Development maintains and Linkages and Major The proposal does not involve open
protects an integrated open Recreation areas on Map space corridors.
space network to— SFM-1 - Settlement and
Map SFM-4 - Biodiversity
(a) provide passive and
(Strategic Framework)
active recreational pursuits;
are enhanced and
(b) provide connectivity for protected from
pedestrians and cyclists; fragmentation and
encroachment by
(c) provide habitat development.
connectivity for wildlife and
fish passage;
(d) protect watercourses and
drainage lines;
(e) protect vegetation on
steep slopes; and
(f) form a scenic backdrop for
residential development.
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Low Density Housing Code
Overall Outcome Response
Purpose
a. Development incorporates a high Complies
standard of design and makes a positive
The proposed change retains the built form and
contribution to the streetscape
architectural design that present a high-quality
character of the area in which it is
outcome that compliments the surrounding residential
located.
architecture.
b. Development is sited and designed to Complies
protect the amenity and privacy of
There are no changes proposed to the screening or
neighbouring premises.
window elements of the Dwelling house, amenity is
therefore maintained as part of this proposal.
c. Development provides a high level of Complies
safety, security and amenity for
No changes are proposed to the arrangement of
residents.
entry/exit points, and the safety and amenity of
residents is retained.
d. Development is provided with an Complies
acceptable level of infrastructure and
The site is currently serviced with the necessary
services.
infrastructure and services. These connections will be
maintained as part of the development approval.
e. Where not in a sewerage service area, Not Applicable
effluent disposal systems are designed
The site is serviced by sewerage.
and sited to avoid adverse effects on the
environment.
f. Driveways and crossovers provide safe Complies
and reasonable vehicle access from the
No changes are proposed to the approved driveway
carriageway to the property boundary,
arrangement.
minimise adverse effects on Council’s
infrastructure and ensure safety for all
users of the footpath.
g. Community residences in the Low Not Applicable
density residential zone are of a
The proposed involves a change (Other) development
domestic scale with traffic levels which
application for a Dwelling house.
do not unreasonably affect the
residential amenity of neighbours.
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h. Secondary dwellings are small scale, Not Applicable
subordinate to the dwelling and provide
The proposed involves a change (Other) development
housing choice and amenity for the
application for a Dwelling house and does not
occupants.
introduce a secondary dwelling.
i. Rooming accommodation in the Low Not Applicable
density residential zone is of domestic
The proposed involves a change (Other) development
scale and provides housing choice to
application for a Dwelling house.
meet the varying needs of the
community.
j. Buildings relocated from other sites do Not Applicable
not pose a health or safety risk or
The proposed involves a change (Other) development
adversely affect the amenity of their
application for a Dwelling house.
neighbourhood or existing infrastructure.
k. Development maintains the natural Not Applicable
landscape character and visual quality
The proposed involves a change (Other) development
of hillslopes and ridgelines and avoids
application for a Dwelling house. Impacts on the
adverse impacts on the environmental
surrounding environmental values is considered as
values of the land.
part of the development proposal.
Table 9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Location
PO1 AO1.1 Not Applicable
Dwelling houses, rooming Dwelling houses (including The proposed Change (Other)
accommodation, community secondary dwellings) and Application involves
residences and short-term community residences are amendments to an approval
accommodation are located anticipated in the Low density for a Dwelling house in the
where they: residential zone, Rural residential Medium Density Residential
zone and Rural zone. Zone.
a) provide a high level of
comfort and amenity for AO1.2 Not Applicable
occupants;
Rooming accommodation provides The proposed Change (Other)
b) maintain amenity and housing choice within urban Application does not involve
privacy of neighbouring boundaries. Rooming Accommodation
premises; uses.
c) are compatible with the
character and
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streetscape of the local
area; and
d) do not occupy land
intended for higher
density living.
Effects of Use
Removal homes AO2.1 Not Applicable
PO2
Any part of a removal home that is The proposed change or
A removal home— affected by termite attack, borers, existing development
dry rot or severe weathering or is approval do not involve
a) does not have an damaged as a consequence of removal home.
adverse impact on relocation, is repaired or replaced
the amenity of the using new or sound second-hand
premises or materials.
surrounding
AO2.2
premises; and
Where located within the urban
maintains the safety of
boundary, external surfaces of the
people and property.
building are cleaned and painted.
Editor's Note—the urban boundary
is indicated on the zone maps
contained within Schedule 2.
Editor's Note— applicants will be
required to pay a performance
bond to Council before final
building approval is granted. The
bond is held by Council until all
external building works are
completed to a satisfactory level,
usually within a 12 to 24 month time
frame.
Housing choice AO3 Not Applicable
PO3
A secondary dwelling: The proposed changes do not
A secondary dwelling: introduce a secondary
a) has a maximum gross dwelling.
a) forms part of a dwelling floor area of 65m²;
house and is not
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subdivided from the
balance of the dwelling b) has no more than 2
bedrooms;
house;
c) does not occur on any
b) contributes to housing
property covered by
choice for members of
a Building Unit Plan; and
the one household;
d) does not occur on a
c) protects the low property that already
density residential, contains a dual
rural residential or rural occupancy or secondary
character of the zone; dwelling.
d) does not occur on a
property covered by
a Building Unit Plan or
any property already
containing more than
one dwelling;
e) is accompanied by
sufficient car parking.
PO4 AO4 Not Applicable
Rooming accommodation is
Rooming accommodation provides The proposal does not involve
located on a site with Rooming Accommodation
housing choice within urban
convenient access to land use.
boundaries and is limited to sites
employment or education as
within:
well as goods and services
including public transport. a) 1,500 metres walking distance,
via a sealed pathway, of land
within the Major centre zone,
District centre zone or 800
metres of land within the
Neighbourhood centre zone; or
b) 800 metres walking distance, via
a sealed pathway of a
pedestrian access point of a
hospital or tertiary education
establishment; or
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c) 400 metres walking distance, via
a sealed pathway, of a Translink
bus stop.
Building design and services
Service and utilities AO5.1 Complies with AO5.1
PO5
If located within the urban boundary, The site is currently
Development is provided the dwelling is connected to connected by to reticulated
with: reticulated water supply, sewerage, water supply, sewerage,
stormwater drainage and stormwater drainage and
a) a level of telecommunications infrastructure telecommunications
infrastructure and networks (where available to the infrastructure networks. The
services that is lot). proposal does not alter the
appropriate to its Editor’s Note—the urban services provided to the site.
setting and sufficient boundary is indicated on the zone
for the intended use; maps contained within Schedule 2.
b) an effluent treatment
and disposal system
that does not have an AO5.2 Not Applicable
adverse effect on Where there is no reticulated water The site is services by
ecologically supply, the premises is serviced with reticulated water.
important areas or a rainwater tank with the following
water quality; and minimum water supply capacity:
c) adequate onsite a) for dwellings with no more
water storage to than 3 bedrooms – 45,000
support the efficient litres; or
use of water and is b) for dwellings of more than 3
bedrooms or where
adequate for
including a secondary
everyday use of the
dwelling on the same
occupants.
premises – 60,000 litres.
AO5.3 Not Applicable
If located on a lot where reticulated The site is connected to
sewerage is not available to the lot, sewerage infrastructure.
the dwelling is connected to an on-
site effluent treatment and
disposal system.
Landscaping AO6 Complies with AO6
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PO6 Soft landscaping is provided and Soft landscaping is provided
retained to a minimum of 20% of around the perimeter of the
Buildings and structures the site area. house. The soft landscaping
allow for sufficient space for achieved across the site is
outdoor activities, garden greater than 20%.
areas and screening to
surrounding land uses.
Car parking AO7 Complies with AO7
PO7
Car parking is provided in The proposed Change (Other)
Sufficient car parking is accordance with Table 9.4.1.4 of the application involves the
provided to accommodate Driveways and parking code. removal of 1 x car parking
the number of vehicles likely space. The overall car parking
to use the site. provided to the site is reduced
to 5 spaces. Notwithstanding,
the car parking is above the
minimum threshold (2
spaces) for a Dwelling house.
Driveway and crossover
PO8 AO8.1 Not Applicable
The design, management Driveways and crossovers are The proposal does not involve
and maintenance of the designed to comply with Council's any changes to the approved
access facilitates: standard drawings RS-049, RS-050, driveway arrangement.
RS-056 and addendum as
a) safe and convenient
applicable.
use for vehicles,
pedestrians and AO8.2 Not Applicable
cyclists;
Where a footpath exists, the The proposal does not involve
b) vehicles negotiating driveway meets the road reserve at any changes to the approved
without contacting the level of the existing footpath. driveway arrangement.
the driveway or
crossover surface; AO8.3
and
Driveways within the property:
c) stormwater disposal Not Applicable
without any negative
a) have a maximum gradient The proposal does not involve
impacts on the
of 20% and vertical curves any changes to the approved
surrounding area.
to ensure no scraping for a driveway arrangement.
standard vehicle; or
b) have a maximum gradient
of 25% provided–
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i. the length of the
driveway steeper than
20% does not exceed 6
metres; and
ii. there is a change in
gradient not less than 2
metres in length and not
greater than 12:5% at the
ends of the 25% section
of the driveway.
PO9 AO9 Not Applicable
The driveway and crossover The driveway and crossover is The proposal does not involve
design avoids using designed without significant any changes to the approved
structures within the road alteration to the existing road driveway arrangement.
reserve. reserve whereby the finished
surface level of the driveway is
consistent in height with the
existing height of the road reserve.
Editor’s Note—Should the design
not comply with the standard
drawings, including any cut or fill
within the road reserve, an
operational works application to
Council for a non-standard
driveway is required.
Materials AO10 Not Applicable
PO10
No pavers or permeable pavement The proposal does not involve
Driveways and crossovers systems are used within the road any changes to the approved
are to be able to withstand reserve. driveway arrangement.
loadings from vehicles and
Editor's Note- Examples of the
the use of pavers is avoided.
types of pavers to avoid include
clay, concrete and permeable
pavement products.
Surface Water AO11 Not Applicable
PO11
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Driveways are designed to: Driveways have a minimum grade The proposal does not involve
of 1% away from any adjoining any changes to the approved
a) prevent water from
buildings and are formed to drain driveway arrangement.
ponding or entering
to landscaped areas.
buildings;
b) provide an
opportunity for
filtering of
stormwater prior to it
leaving the site; and
c) not reduce the
stormwater carrying
capacity of
roadways.
Protection of infrastructure AO12 Not Applicable
PO12
Driveways are located not less than The proposal does not involve
Driveways do not damage or 1.0 metre from stormwater any changes to the approved
interfere with the location, infrastructure. driveway arrangement.
function of, or access to
Editor’s Note—If the driveway covers
Council infrastructure.
or is within 1.0 metre of stormwater
infrastructure, an operational works
application to Council for a non-
standard driveway is required.
Streetscape and effect on AO13.1 Not Applicable
traffic network
Areas adjoining driveways The proposal does not involve
PO13
disturbed as a result of the any changes to the approved
The visual impact of driveway construction are grassed driveway arrangement.
driveways on the streetscape or planted to minimise visual
and surrounding area is impact and stabilise the soil.
minimised and significant
AO13.2 Not Applicable
adverse impacts on the
traffic network are avoided. Vehicular access avoids The proposal does not involve
disturbance to the tree protection any changes to the approved
zone of trees on public land. driveway arrangement.
Driveway location AO14.1 Not Applicable
PO14
Only one driveway and crossover is The proposal does not involve
provided. any changes to the approved
driveway arrangement.
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AO14.2 Not Applicable
Where the premises has frontage The site fronts Noosa Parade
to more than one formed and only.
sealed road and the roads have
differing orders in the Road
Hierarchy, the driveway and cross-
over is provided on the frontage
with the lower order.
AO14.3 Not Applicable
For corner lots, driveways and The site is not a corner site.
crossovers are located in
accordance with Council's
standard drawings.
AO14.4 Not Applicable
If in the Rural zone or Rural The site is located in the
Residential zone, the driveway and Medium Density Residential
cross-over is located to provide Zone.
minimum safe sight distances in
accordance with Austroads.
Editor's Note - An operational
works application is required for a
second driveway.
Earthworks and Drainage
Earthworks and Drainage AO15 Complies with AO15
PO15
Filling other than accessways: The proposal involves an
Earthworks and drainage overall fill volume of 21.63m3.
a) does not extend more than
operational works do not The areas of fill are proposed
the equivalent of 3 metres
directly, indirectly or to the landscaping and
around the main building,
cumulatively cause adverse private open space areas to
measured from the outer
impacts external to the the front and rear of the site.
walls of the building;
development site by: Further details are included in
b) is limited to a maximum of Appendix H, Civil Drawings for
a) causing ponding of
500m2; and Operational Works prepared
water on the site or
by SCG Engineers.
nearby land; c) does not impact on the
local drainage of adjoining
b) increasing flooding,
properties.
which adversely
affects the safety or
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use of any land
upstream and
downstream;
c) adversely affecting
the flow of water in
any overland flow
path; and
d) adversely affecting
the privacy or visual
amenity of
surrounding property.
Editor's Note—Development
should ensure that filling does
not impact on the amenity
and usability of neighbouring
properties (including loss of
privacy caused by relative
level changes) or offsite
drainage.
PO16 AO16 Complies with PO16
Underground car parking
No acceptable outcome provided The proposal involves a car
areas are designed to drain
parking to accommodate 5x
and function safely during a
cars at basement level. A
flood event and power failure.
dewatering and flood
mitigation strategy has been
Editor's note—Basements prepared to mitigate flood risk
should have flood immunity at basement level. Further
above the 1%AEP defined flood details are included in
event with alternative means Appendix H, Civil Drawings for
to mechanical pumping used Operational Works prepared
to achieve such immunity. by SCG Engineers.
Hazards
Bushfire Hazard AO17 Not Applicable
Management
Within a bushfire hazard area The site is not located within a
PO17
where there is no reticulated water bushfire hazard area.
Where located in a Bushfire supply, the premises has:
Hazard Area as shown on the
a) an accessible dam,
Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map
swimming pool or water
in Schedule 2 and not in a
tank available for
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water service area, an firefighting purposes with
adequate, reliable, safely an onsite water volume of
located and freely accessible not less than 5,000 litres;
water supply is provided for and
fire fighting purposes, which is
b) a water supply outlet pipe
in addition to day to day
50 millimetres in diameter
water supply.
and fitted with a standard
fire brigade fitting
connected to the water
supply (other than where
the water supply is in a
swimming pool or dam).
Editor’s Note — Water supply
capacity for firefighting purposes is
in addition to water supply
capacity for household use.
Flood Hazards AO18.1 Complies with PO18
PO18
Where the development is located The proposed changes
Development is designed and in the Flood Hazard Area as shown involve the introduction of
sited to ensure risk to people on Flood Hazard Overlay Map in recreation rooms on the
and property from flooding is Schedule 2, the finished floor level ground level that could be
avoided or minimised. of habitable rooms is at least 300 considered as habitable
millimetres above the Defined flood spaces under the definition of
event (DFE). a bedroom in the City Plan.
These spaces are located
OR
below the 2.7m AHD finished
floor level provided by the
Noosa Flood Report.
The proposal involves a
Dewatering Plan and
comprehensive flood
management that mitigates
the flood risk to the basement
level.
Further detail is provided in
Section 8 of the planning
report.
AO18.2 Not Applicable
Where the DFE has not been
modelled for the area, the finished
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floor level of habitable rooms is at The DFE has been considered
least 500 millimetres above the as part of the current
highest recorded flood. development approval.
Editor's Note—The QDC mandatory
provisions MP3.5 also apply to the
construction of buildings in flood
hazard areas.
Landslide Hazard Area AO19.1 Not Applicable
PO19
Development, including associated The proposal is not at risk of
Development maintains the access, is not located on land landslide.
safety of people, property and identified as a landslide hazard
hazardous materials stored in area on a Landslide Hazard Overlay
bulk from the risk of landslide. Map or areas with 15% slope or
greater, as determined by a site-
specific slope-analysis
Editor's Note—A site- specific
geotechnical assessment may be
used to demonstrate that although
the proposed development is
shown on the Landslide Hazard
Overlay as being in the moderate,
high or very high landslide hazard
area, the landslide risk is low or
very low.
AO19.2 Not Applicable
A site-specific geotechnical The proposal is not at risk of
assessment is prepared by a landslide.
registered professional engineer to
certify that:
a) the stability of the site,
including associated buildings
and infrastructure, will be
maintained and operational for
the life of the development;
b) the site is not subject to the risk
of landslide activity originating
from other land, including land
above the site; and
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c) development of the site will not
increase the risk of landslide
activity on other land.
Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural
Hazards provides further guidance
on assessing landslide hazard.
AO19.3 Not Applicable
Any specific measures identified in The proposal is not at risk of
a site specific geotechnical landslide.
assessment for stabilising the site
or development are to be fully
implemented.
Major Electricity Infrastructure & Substations
Major Electricity AO20.1 Not Applicable
Infrastructure & Substations
Development including any The proposal involves a
PO20
sensitive land uses is at least: change involving a Dwelling
Development is sufficiently house.
a) 50 metres from a
separated from major
transmission substation;
electricity infrastructure and
substations to minimise the b) 10 metres from any other
likelihood of nuisance or substation; and
complaint.
c) 30 metres from a
transmission line
easement.
AO20.2
Habitable buildings are not located
within an easement for a
distribution line.
PO19 AO19.1
Development is located and Noise emissions do not exceed
designed to avoid or minimise 5db(A) above background noise
noise nuisance from the use level internal to a habitable
of infrastructure. building measured in accordance
with AS1055.
PO21 AO21 Not Applicable
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Development is located and Noise emissions do not exceed The proposal involves a
designed to avoid or minimise 5db(A) above background noise change involving a Dwelling
noise nuisance from the use level internal to a habitable building house.
of infrastructure. measured in accordance with
AS1055.
PO22 AO22 Not Applicable
Wherever practicable Where adjoining substations or The proposal involves a
habitable buildings are major electricity infrastructure, change involving a Dwelling
orientated to avoid direct habitable buildings are orientated house.
overlooking of major so that the majority of outdoor living
electricity infrastructure or areas and windows of habitable
substations rooms face away from the
infrastructure.
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