4. Town Planning Report

        Provide mixed use development on the western side of David Low Way, incorporating an
         office in a building of a domestic scale.
        Development retains and enhances key landscape elements including the character of the
         local plan area.
        Provides greater housing choice by including multiple dwelling units (small dwellings).

A full assessment against the relevant benchmarks is provided within Appendix D. The assessment has
determined that the development complies with all the relevant performance outcomes sought by the
code.


5.2.3     APPLICABLE PLANNING SCHEME CODES

5.2.3.1 DUAL OCCUPANCY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING CODE

The subject mixed-use development is required to be assessed against the provisions of the Dual
Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling code.

The proposed development complies with the overall outcomes of the Dual Occupancy and Multiple
Dwelling Code because it:

         Is appropriately sited on a premises that is suited to be developed for residential purposes.
         Provides an attractive high-quality built form, which addresses the street and integrates well
          with the adjoining premises.
         Is consistent with the developed and intended character for the particular neighbourhood and
          local plan area.
         Responds well to Noosa Shire’s subtropical climate by being orientated and designed to take
          advantage of solar access and prevailing breezes.
         Provides a high level of privacy and amenity for future residents.
         Provides high quality landscape outcomes and functional communal areas.

A full assessment against the relevant benchmarks is provided in Appendix D. The assessment against
the Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code determines that the development is generally
compliant with the relevant performance outcomes of the code.


5.2.3.2 BUSINESS USES CODE

The subject mixed-use development is required to be assessed against the provisions of the Business
use code.

The proposed development complies with the overall outcomes of the Business use code because it:
     Reinforces Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy.
     Is designed and sited to compliment the zone, locality, streetscape characteristics and
       surrounding landuses.
     Will contribute to the economic vitality of the nearby centre precinct.
     Is of a type, scale and intensity that is suitable to the location, surrounding development and
       character.
     Provides efficient development layout that ensures efficient and safe conduct, vehicle access
       and manoeuvrability.
     Incorporates a contemporary building design that is low key, human scale and responds to
       Noosa’s Sub-tropical climate.
     Integrates with the surrounding landforms and landscape features.


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