AS PUBLISHED_Information Request MCU25 0087 · MCU25/0087

Information Required
1.   Noting that Council will not support the basement (including any piling and any associated
     works) encroaching into the boundary setback areas, provide amended architectural
     drawings which move the basement and piling structures out of the setbacks as required
     under AO14(b) of the Low Density Residential Zone Code.
2.   It is unclear how the proposed building’s rear and side setbacks relate to boundaries as
     the sections and elevations do not clearly indicate site boundaries. Provide updated side
     and section elevations which clearly show all relevant site boundaries, setbacks, ground
     levels and finished building levels with RL’s for top of dwelling and floor levels.


Issue - Building Height in metres
The submitted documentation does not include clear information to demonstrate the proposed
building height.
Information Required
3.   Provide amended and/or additional plans, including:
     (a) Section Plans (north/south and east/west) showing the dwelling at the highest point
         from ground level, with all height measurements shown in RL’s relevant back to a
         ground level and if required an updated maximum building height blanket at 8.0
         metres showing any exceedance;
     (b) The front elevation and facade appears to exceed 8.0 m in building height. Submit
         additional information that the proposed development complies with AO7.2 of the Low
         Density Residential zone code.


Issue – Soft landscaping
The proposed development shows 23m² of soft landscaping and 56m² of pool area.
As noted on plan WD105 DA1 the minimum area of soft landscaping for the site area (505m²)
is required to achieve 20% or 101m². The Noosa Plan 2020 defines soft landscaping as:
“…means trees, shrubs, grass, garden beds and impervious surfaces that occur naturally such
as rock outcrops. Soft landscaping is not located on top of a constructed slab or other structure
and is capable of supporting the establishment and growth of canopy trees as well as other
species. The term does not include swimming pools or impervious surfaces such as
driveways, vehicular access lanes, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, pathways,
stormwater structures, tennis courts, decks, balconies, roof terraces and the like. It also does
not include areas over which balconies cantilever unless there is a vertical height of 4 metres
between the ground and the balcony to allow for significant planting.”
Council notes the following:
• Soft landscaping is not located on top of a constructed slab, defined as a pool or other
structures.
• Soft landscaping is capable of supporting the establishment of canopy trees as well as other
species.




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