Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0139 (As Published) · MCU24/0139

                      (iii)   maintains Peregian Beach Local Centre’s ‘signature’ informal village-like atmosphere,
                              featuring a low key, attractive village square that distinguishes the Peregian Beach
                              Local Centre from other centres in the local plan area and the wider region.
                              Development and redevelopment maintains the existing strong sense of place and
                              the centre’s function and capacity to provide a public focus for local community
                              interaction and activity.
                      (iv)    provides a slightly wider range of employment opportunities than other parts of the
                              local plan area due to its more distant separation from a major urban centre.
                      (v)     in the Innovation zone includes the digital hub and other professional services for
                              local businesses both within and outside the local plan area as well as providing
                              employment opportunities in the digital and creative technology sectors.
               PO7
               Buildings, structures and landscaping are consistent with and reflect the beachside character of
               the local plan area in terms of form, composition and use of materials.
               AO7.1
               For residential buildings, roof form is visible from the street and not concealed behind parapets..
               AO7.3
               Development uses understated colour schemes and low-reflective roofing and cladding
               materials.
               AO7.4
               Development provides for boundary setbacks to retain existing mature trees and incorporate new
               landscaping into development design.
               AO7.5
               Buildings are designed to:
                     a) suit the local subtropical climate;
                     b) incorporate a mix of lightweight and textured external building materials, including
                         timber finishes with variation provided in texture, detailing and articulation;
                     c) incorporate verandahs, open balconies with transparent or open balustrades or shaded
                         patios for outdoor living; and
                     d) allow for landscape integrated with the buildings on site.
               AO7.6
               Boundary setbacks provide space for trees between buildings.

               Assessment
               The proposal is consistent with the Local Plan Area Code, with the built form generally reflective
               of its beachside character in terms of roof form, use of a mix of light weight and textured external
               building materials providing variation in texture, detailing and articulation.
               Extensive use of balconies has been made and while some are partly enclosed to provide shading
               from the western afternoon sun, they together achieve some visual interest. The proposed building
               setbacks provide opportunities for landscaping and planting of trees to visually frame and soften
               the built form consistent with existing development in the area.
               Additional conditions are included to ensure the building includes landscape screening to the
               Rufous Street frontage.


               Innovation Zone Code
               The subject site is zoned Innovation and is intended to be developed for a range of innovation,
               creative and knowledge based industries as set out in the overall and performance outcomes of
               the Innovation Zone Code below:
               2(a) Uses are facilitated that promote knowledge creation, education and entrepreneurial
                    activity that diversify our economy such as science and technology, research and
                    development and other innovative activities.

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