Planning Report

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15223                                                                            June 2015



4.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing Type 2
Duplex to be established in accordance with the accompanying Proposal Plans prepared by Kidd & Co
Designers.

BUILT FORM
The proposed development is three storeys with a maximum height of less than 12m. The building design
is well articulated and includes a variety of design elements, including pitched roofs and eaves. The
proposal achieves a contemporary, architecturally designed development with building articulation and
variation in building materials and treatments.       Building materials include metal roof sheeting,
weatherboard cladding, lightweight metal awning and concrete render, and is reflective of the Sunshine
Beach character.

The development proposes one unit per level with a separate double garage on the ground floor for each
unit and is accessible by lift or stairs. Each unit comprises three bedrooms.

ACCESS AND PARKING
Site access is achieved via a driveway from Crank Street. Each unit will be provided with two carparks
contained within the double garages on the ground level. All cars will be able enter and leave the site in a
forward motion.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
Each unit includes individual private open space areas. Both units contain separate pools and open space
areas at ground level, with large above ground decks accessible from the living areas.

LANDSCAPING
Landscaping treatments to soften the built form of the proposed development are provided in accordance
with the landscape areas shown on the proposal plans. A landscaped area of 282.6m2 or 55% is proposed.

SERVICING
Provision is made for a general and recycle wheelie bin for each unit.           Waste collection will be facilitated
from the street.

INFRASTRUCTURE
The subject site is currently connected to all essential urban infrastructure. Stormwater will be collected
and discharged into a legal point of discharge. Internal water, sewer, telecommunication and electrical
connections will be finalised during detail design.

Key development parameters of the proposal are summarised as follows:

                       Key Development Parameters
                       Site Area                             514m²
                       Dwelling Density                      6.6 persons
                       Gross Floor Area                      292m²
                       Site Cover                            Units 179.55m2 (35%) + garage
                                                             12m2 = 191.55m² (37%)
                       Maximum building height               3 storeys/12m
                       Landscaping                           282.6m² (55%)
                                           Table 1: Key Development Parameters
Development Assessment Report                                                                             Page 7 of 15
Material Change of Use (Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex)
6 Crank Street, Sunshine Beach (Lot 431 on RP48112)