Information Request Response

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Issue

Specific Outcome O8 of the Eastern Beaches Locality Code prescribes a maximum allowable
plot ratio of 0.4.5:1, as the site is 635m-* the maximum plot ratio site allowed is 285.75m-°. The
application proposes a plot ratio cover of at least 382m? and is not supported.

It is important to note that plot ratio includes the total floor area of a building measured from
the outside of the external walls, plus for roofed unenclosed areas, any portion of floor area
beyond a distance of 3.0m from the external wall, it does not include:

the area of spaces used for the parking or manoeuvring of motor vehicles;
the area of lift shafts;

the area of stairwells on any level other than the ground floor; or

floor areas located in a basement.

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In this regard, the garage areas do not meet the definition of a basement and must be
included in the calculation of plot ratio. It is also noted that the proposal includes unenclosed
roofed areas which extend beyond 3.0m from the external wall.

Information Required

3. Amended plans which demonstrate compliance with Specific Outcome O08 of the Eastern
Beaches Locality Code, thereby having a maximum plot ratio 0.45:1

Applicant’s Response

The amended architectural plans at Attachment B result in a plot ratio of 0.45, being 285m-
of gross floor area.

For clarity, both plot ratio and gross floor area are also defined under The Noosa Plan, as
follows:

Plot Ratio means the gross floor area divided by the area of the site.

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