Planning Statement to NSC

                                                          Subject site




Figure 1 – Site location

Vehicular access to the site is from Park Crescent. The site is serviced by all essential urban infrastructure
including reticulated water supply, sewerage, underground telecommunications and overhead electricity
cables, stormwater drainage and a bitumen roadway.

The general character of the area is that of residential dwellings of differing building styles and unit
developments. The site enjoys direct views to Sunshine Beach.


2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a Detached House.
The following details are considered relevant to the application:

                      The subject site is currently vacant;
                      The applicant proposes to establish a Detached House that steps down the site;
                      The proposed Detached House is to be excavated into the site;
                      The Detached House comprises three levels which are excavated and stepped
                      down the site;
                      Level 1 - master bedroom and ensuite;
                      Level 2 – carport, entry court, powder room, kitchen, living/dining and covered deck;
                      Level 3 – laundry, rumpus, three bedrooms each with ensuites and office;
                      Level 4 – excavated into site – undercroft area leading to pool deck and pool.

Attachment A provides plans of the proposal prepared by Sparks Architects.

The proposed dwelling has been designed to step down the site and minimize impacts on the
surrounding area.
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