planning report 38 mossman - may 24 · MCU24/0032

3.0 Proposed development details
The existing dwelling is proposed to be demolished and construct a new contemporary 2 storey
dwelling above a basement. The dwelling consists of:
• Basement – garaging for 3 vehicles including a non-habitable space;
• Ground floor – 1 bedroom, family room, kitchen and living spaces;
• First floor – master bedroom and ensuite, 2 ensuite bedrooms, void, balcony, and leisure area;

The dwelling has been designed to maintain privacy for the residents and neighbouring properties.
External materials consist of a contemporary masonry finish, glazing and gardens.


4.0 Planning assessment
Despite the provisions of the Planning Regulation 2017, Sch 6 Part 2 (a dwelling cannot be made
an MCU) the proposal involves a substantial rebuild of the existing dwelling including a basement
within the acid sulfates soils overlay excavating more than 100m² of material below 5m AHD. The
key parameters are provided in Table 3 below, with further assessment provided thereafter.

Table 3: Summary of development aspects and compliance with the Codes
 Criteria           Noosa Plan 2020                   Proposal                                   Compliance
 Site Details       606m² – Low Density Residential
                    Zone
 Height             8m                                <8m                                        Y
                    2 storeys                         2 storeys                                  Y
 Site Cover         50% for one storey; and           294m2 (48%)                                Y
                    30% for the other storey          182m2 (30%)
                    OR
                    40% for both




 Gross floor area   500m²                             <404m²                                     Y

 Setbacks           Frontage (6m)                     5.7m – basement (part)                     PO
                                                      6.1m - main building                       Y
                                                      5.7m – eave first floor (part)             PO
                    East side (1.5m / 2m)             2.9m – Basement (part)                     Y
                                                      0.0m - Laundry (3.5m height)               Y (PO9.4)
                                                      2.0m – First Floor                         Y
                    West side (1.5m / 2m)             2m – 2.3m                                  Y
                    Noosa inlet (1.5m / 2m)           2m (no structure attaching to revetment)   Y
 Bedrooms           5 bedrooms                        4 bedrooms                                 Y
 Roof Form          No roof top terrace               No roof terrace                            Y
 Landscaping        20% soft landscaping (121m²)      124m2 (20%)                                Y




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