4. Lot 22 Medihub SPS Planning Report Final 17.03.22 · MCU22/0038

 6. KEY PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
 This section aims to rationalise the proposed development against integral
 planning outcomes and demonstrate how key aspects of the development
 contribute to a desirable and effective planning outcome.
                                                                                    6.2      BUILDING HEIGHT
                                                                                     The proposed development provides a maximum height of 9.3m along the Noosa

6.1    BUILT FORM                                                                    Civic Shopping Centre Access Road (South-west façade) and an average height
                                                                                     of 8.35m along Hofmann Drive (North-west façade) due to the stepped roof form
 In consideration of the site location, existing uses and surrounding
                                                                                     from northeast to southwest direction. As the roof pitch decreases
 environmental values, the proposed development has been architecturally
                                                                                     approximately 1.5-3 degrees to the southeast, the building height decreases to
 designed to incorporate the following elements:
                                                                                     7.7m. This is an intelligent way of discretely dealing with the roof pitch necessary
  §   Significant overhangs that create shadows and interest in the built form;
                                                                                     to provide variation to the roof form and appealing roof details that embrace the
  §   Panoramic windows on both levels which look out to and activate the
                                                                                     Noosa quality architecture.
      streets;
  §   Lightweight materials including timber look metal battens, cladding and
                                                                                     As such, while the overall height of the building is slightly greater than 8m in lieu
      louvers that extend beyond the ground level façade and embrace and
                                                                                     of Specific Outcomes/Probable Solutions 8 of the Noosaville Locality Specific
      resonate the Noosa style of architecture, yet will remain attractive and
                                                                                     Outcomes & Probable Solutions, the proposed development remains as 2 storeys
      functional without expensive upkeep;
                                                                                     and the overall height of the building provides a high level of articulation with
  §   A roof form that is broken up with steps and varying roof pitches, and
                                                                                     consistent design language to the adjoining showroom developments to the
      provides higher ceiling height for functional and flexible spaces; and
                                                                                     east.
  §   Elevated roof pitch along the street frontages enhances the articulation of
      the building façade while providing additional aesthetic light-weight roof
      details.




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