2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 5 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 1-6 - Clean version

Performance outcomes                                                  Acceptable outcomes
Setbacks and siting
PO8                                                              AO8.1
Buildings and structures are appropriately set back so as to—    Buildings and structures are sited on that part of the site with the
(a)   avoid and minimise disturbance on the ecological values of least impact on the ecological values of the land, water quality,
      the land, waterways and wetlands, water quality, coastal   coastal processes and heritage values.
      processes and heritage values;
                                                                 AO8.2
(b)   provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
                                                                 Buildings and structures are set back —
(c)   allow for vegetation retention and regrowth around                20 metres from a street frontage;
                                                                 (a)
      buildings and structures; and
                                                                 (b)    10 metres from boundaries adjoining land in a residential
(d)   protect the natural character and visual amenity of the           zone;
      Noosa River system and other watercourses.
                                                                 (c)    a distance greater than the width of the riparian buffer area
                                                                        shown on Biodiversity, Waterway and Wetland Overlay
                                                                        maps;
                                                                      (d)   100 metres from the level of Highest Astronomical Tide
                                                                            (HAT) in tidal areas (and to incorporate natural vegetation
                                                                            and other buffer elements)
                                                                      (e)   50 metres from freshwater habitats (and to incorporate
                                                                            natural vegetation and other buffer elements)
                                                                      (f)   4.5 metres to other boundaries; and
                                                                      (g)   3 metres from another building or structure on the same
                                                                            site.

Building Design
PO9                                                                   AO9.1
Buildings and structures present high quality built form and          Development does not result in a net loss of native vegetation.
landscape design consistent with the natural setting and
landscape features of the site by—                                    AO9.2
(a)   responding to the landscape and landform of their site;         Buildings are of a lightweight construction and incorporate natural
                                                                      sustainable materials where possible, including natural timber
(b)   preserving the natural amenity of the site;
                                                                      and natural rock.
(c)   incorporating existing natural vegetation as an integral part
      of design;                                                      Editor’s Note— By way of example lightweight materials are used
(d)   being discreet in appearance when viewed from adjacent          in preference to masonry construction however where necessary
      properties, roads, waterways or other areas in the vicinity of natural rock or rock facing is used rather than rendered block.
      the site;
                                                                      AO9.3
(e)   incorporating roof forms, articulation, materials and
                                                                      Buildings and structure incorporate colours and textures that
      finishes that assist in blending the building or structure into
                                                                      blend with and complement the natural setting through low
      the landscape; and
                                                                      reflective surfaces and timbers that can fade to grey without
(f)   using natural sustainable building materials.                   requiring high maintenance.

                                                                      Editor’s Note— Colours and materials that blend well with the
                                                                      colours and hues of the surrounding vegetation and landscape
                                                                      without causing glare or reflection are likely to be in the violet,
                                                                      blue, green and yellow green side of the spectrum as well as greys
                                                                      or browns including low gloss metal finishes. Broad expanses of a
                                                                      single colour are less desirable and where possible should be
                                                                      broken up by other colours or design elements. Whites or bright
                                                                      colours should be restricted to trimming.

                                                                      AO9.4
                                                                      Structures, improvements and public art are subtle and sensitive
                                                                      to the environment and local character.




  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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