Planning Statement to NSC

      The proposed dwelling steps down the site and has been designed to maximise views on site
      whilst maintaining privacy for the occupants. Recessed side windows and blade walls around
      decks have been utilized to minimize overlooking to and from adjoining properties with the
      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;

The applicant proposes a building of 42% site cover and submits that the proposal complies with the
Specific Outcomes of the Detached House Code as detailed below:

      O9 The site cover of buildings and other roofed structures—
        a) is of a scale that is compatible with surrounding development;

         The minor encroachment of 2% which equates to an additional 10m2 of site cover does
         which is consistent with the scale of the surrounding development in Park Crescent.

         b) does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in
         the vicinity of the site;

         The building steps down the site and presents as a one and two storey building from the
         Park Crescent frontage. The design includes open voids and a range of materials that
         reflect the slope of the site

         c) maximises the retention of existing vegetation and allows for soft landscaping between
         buildings;

         The site has been cleared as part of demolition of the existing dwelling on site. A
         landscape concept plan is provided which details dense planting around the site.

         d) allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
         drying and other site facilities; and

         Substantial outdoor recreation areas are provided on site.

         e) facilitates on-site stormwater management and vehicular access.

         The additional site cover does not impact on vehicular access or stormwater management.
         Off street carparking for two vehicles is provided on site in combination with an area of
         landscaping. A Stormwater Management Plan prepared by SCG Consulting Engineers is
         provided and demonstrates that stormwater can be adequately managed on site.


Steep Slopes and Landslide hazard areas

The applicant has provided a Geotechnical report (refer attachment B) for the proposed dwelling.




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