Martoo Planning Statement · MCU18/0013

The proposal does not comply with building height in metres or storeys due to the steep slope of the
site. The proposal is considered to comply with the Specific Outcomes of Detached House Code in
relation to height as detailed below:

      Height
      O8 Buildings and other structures—
      a) are low rise and present a building height consistent with structures on adjoining and
      surrounding land;

      The proposed dwelling is consistent with the scale and architectural styles of buildings in the
      surrounding areas which include buildings that step down the slope of the area. The height of
      the building is below the 8 metre height limit from existing natural ground however exceeds
      the requirements in relation to finished levels.

      It is noted that the building is of a similar level to the surrounding areas and that the third level
      is in the middle of the site and will not be visible to the surrounding area due to fencing and
      landscaping.


      b) do not exceed a maximum height of—
                iii. For any other zone— 2 storeys;

      The proposed dwelling has portions that are 3 storeys in height due to the existing fall of the
      site. This third level will not be visible to the surrounding areas due to its location in the middle
      of the site and building combined with fencing and stepping of the building. It is noted that the
      ground level area of the building will be shielded and not visible to surrounding properties and
      the beach by fencing that will be located along the boundaries of the site at the existing
      natural ground surface level.


      c) do not visually dominate the street, adjacent properties, surrounding spaces or the existing
      skyline;

      The proposed dwelling presents as a single storey building to the Arakoon Crescent frontage
      and is consistent with the form of development occurring within the area. The architecturally
      designed façade is well articulated and includes a range of materials that complement the
      surrounding area. Further the design of the building located the bulk of the structure down the
      slope resulting in a form that does not dominate the surrounding area.


      d) preserve the amenity of surrounding land, including existing sunlight to neighbouring
      properties; and

      The proposed dwelling steps down the site and has been designed to maximise views on site
      whilst maintaining privacy for the occupants. Living areas are generally below the proposed
      boundary fences with side windows architecturally screened. Focus of the building is
      eastward to the ocean.


      e) respect the scale of the dune and coastal vegetation.

      The proposed dwelling is consistent with the character of the area and provides an articulated
      building form that follows the slope of the site.


Site Cover

The Noosa Plan details site cover for a class 1 building shall not exceed: -

      b) for a building of 2 or more storeys –50% on the ground floor and 30% for the upper
      storey(s), or 40% for all storeys;



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