Planning Report · MCU18/0094

Project Urban – 17655                                                                         June 2018

7.8.1      ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Landscaping Code - Specific Outcome O1 and Probable Solution S1.1

Probable Solution S1.1 seeks compliance with the landscape areas in Table 14-57. Whilst the
proposal complies with the minimum area requirements and provides at least 3m of landscaping
along the frontage to Wattle Street, it does not provide a 2m landscape strip to the rear
boundary. As a result, this aspect of the proposal has been assessed against Specific Outcome O1,
which reads as follows:

   O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are provided to:
   a) enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the area, streetscape and
   local area;
   b) retain natural landscape features, such as rock outcrops and existing large trees;
   c) retain existing native vegetation and enhance buffer areas around property boundaries;
   d) suit the relative size and nature of the development and its setting;
   e) reduce the visual impact of large or bulky structures and fencing along watercourses;
   and
   f) conceal service, carparking and loading areas of developments;
   g) screen incompatible land uses; and
   h) provide privacy between any dwelling units and accommodation units on and adjoining
   the site to a height and density appropriate to the scale of the development.


Comment: The proposal is considered to be consistent with Specific Outcome O1 for the
following reasons:

        the landscaping has been concentrated on the Wattle Street frontage were is will make
         the most effective contribution to the visual amenity and landscape character of the street;

        there are no natural features or vegetation on site that warrant preservation;

        the proposed landscaping is consistent with the scale and nature of the proposed
         development;

        there are no watercourses adjacent to the site;

        the proposed parking and driveway will be screened from the adjoining streets by the
         proposed buildings, landscaping and boundary fencing;

        the proposed use is consistent with the form of development within the local area;

        the proposed landscaping and 1.8m high boundary fencing will provide adequate privacy
         to the adjoining property. In this respect, it is relevant to note that dwellings on the
         adjoining property have minimum setbacks of 1.5m and as such, the approved layout has
         minimal landscape buffers to the common boundary.


Overall, it is considered that the proposal complies with the relevant Engineering and Landscape
Codes or can be conditioned to do so.

Development Assessment Report                                                              Page 23 of 27
Material Change of Use (Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional)
15 Garnet Street Cooroy QLD 4563
Lot 901 on C56011