Planning Report 3032a · REC13/0095

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Flooding and drainage
O14 Buildings and other works are designed and sited      Reconfigured lots are positioned to be free of
to—                                                       flood area and access to the lots is not
a) provide flood free access to premises and              impeded.
flood free habitable areas;
b) allow only minor, short term and infrequent            The development will not increase flooding of
flooding of non-habitable areas;                          the local area with the ability for all runoff to
c) ensure carparking areas can be adequately              be removed.
drained;
d) ensure drainage does not adversely impact
upon other premises; and
e) ensure filling or excavation does not
adversely impact upon other premises by—
i. causing ponding of water on the site
or nearby land;
ii. increasing flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land
upstream and downstream; and
iii. adversely affecting the flow of water
in any overland flow path.
Sloping sites
O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are        The slope of the site allows for natural
designed to maximise the use of natural slope and         drainage but does not require excessive cut
minimise the need for cut and fill.                       and fill for any potential building areas.

Roof Form                                                 Building design will be addressed at a later
O16 Roof forms—                                           stage if required.
a) contribute positively to the local skyline;
b) complement the low rise character of the
locality;
c) use simple traditional roof designs, such as
hipped, gabled or skillion; and
d) do not create opportunities for residents to
overlook the private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.
Public transport node                                     Local bus and railways services are available
O17 An accessible and safe public transport               in close proximity.
node is established and operated within Cooroy
that—
a) links public transport services to other
centres and destinations throughout the
Sunshine Coast; and
b) forms part of an integrated transport network
that is accessible via pedestrian and bicycle
pathways.
Environment and cultural heritage values
O18 There are no significant adverse effects on           The reconfiguration minimises the potential
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna habitat,   disturbance to existing water courses or any
landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage     significant vegetation.
values, including those related to—

a) changes to natural drainage;
b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
c) management of landslide and fire risk;
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off site;
e) unmanaged public access;
f) effluent disposal;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and



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