Planning Report · MCU17/0009

                                                                             MCU to establish Multiple Housing – Type 2
                                                                                         23 Grant Street, Noosa Heads




5.         Proposed Development Details

5.1        Material Change of Use
This report demonstrates that the proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for Multiple Housing – Type 2
Duplex on the site is a consistent use as defined within the Noosa Plan 2016. The proposal consists of two
contemporary attached units, each containing two bedrooms, multiple balconies, living and dining areas, pool
and a lock-up garage (refer to Architectural Plans prepared by Georgina Price Designs in Appendix A). Vehicular
access to each unit is via a shared driveway which borders the northern boundary of the site. At the rear of the
site each unit is accessed by a double lock-up garage. A vehicle queuing area is incorporated into the driveway.
Two entry structures provide separate pedestrian access to each unit.
The development comprises of the following:

                                        Planning Scheme
  Planning Scheme Criteria                                                   Proposed Duplex              Condition
                                         Requirements
Population Density               4.8 persons                          4.8 persons                             
Gross Floor Area / Plot Ratio    Maximum 0.45 / 244.35m2              0.44 / 243.83m2                         
Site Cover                       217.2m2 / 40%                        175.20m2 / 32.27%                       
Landscaping                      Minimum of 192m2                     195.22m2 / 35.95%                       
Roof Form                        Minimum 5º fall                      5º fall                                 
Boundary Setbacks
                                                                      Building mass behind 6m, entry
      Front                      6m                                                                           X
                                                                      and pool within setback.
      Back                       6m                                   >6m.                                   
      Side                       1.5m / 2m                            Bulk of building behind 2m.            X
      Side                       1.5m / 2m                            >2m.                                   
Building Height                  2 storeys / 8m                       3 storeys in part / < 8m              X/
                                                                      <15m with design elements
Length of Wall                   Maximum length of 15m                                                        
                                                                      integrated
                                 1 covered space per dwelling unit;
Carparking                                                            4 carparking spaces provided.           
                                 AND 1 additional space.


The Ground Floor of each unit contains a two-car garage, storage and laundry rooms. A drying court is located
along the southern boundary of Unit 1. In both units access to the above level is via an internal staircase. Unit 1
also includes a lift to access above levels (refer to Drawing DA-02b in Appendix A).
Level 1 comprises of two bedrooms, a study, bathroom, ensuite and two timber decks overlooking the west
and southern boundaries. A retaining wall creates two separate service areas, each to Unit 1 and Unit 2 at the
eastern end of the duplex (refer to Drawing DA-03).
Illustrated in Drawing DA-04, Level 2 contains a powder room and open plan lounge, dining and kitchen areas.
Timber decks overlook Council’s dedicated green space to the rear of the development. Fronting Grant Street
each unit has a deck which overlooks a landscaped garden, plunge pool and entry structure. A privacy wall
divides the front garden and plunge pools into two private open space areas.
The orientation of the development presents an active frontage to the street and enhances the visual amenity
and streetscape character (refer to Drawing DA-06 and Illustration Grant Street Frontage Elevation in Appendix
A). The proposed development portrays a consistent and complementary built form suitable for the locality’s
vernacular and intent. The height of the building is within the permissible maximum, as well as being
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