Planning Report

Proposal Report            Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Multiple housing - Type 2 Duplex at 12 Stevens Street, Sunshine Beach described as
                           Lot 694 on RP48111

Applicant:                 T. Young and B Curren
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5            The Proposal
As indicated in Section 1 of this report, this application proposes the construction of Multiple Housing - Type
2 Duplex.

The material change of use of premises is code assessable development under the 2006 Noosa Planning
Scheme. Bark Design has prepared proposal plans for the development, which are included in Annexure A.


5.1          Building Design and Siting

The proposal involves the construction of a duplex dwelling across the site. The units are of a townhouse
configuration with the lower floor of each unit containing a double lock up garage, defined separate entrance
open study/ tv/ kids playroom and bedroom, laundry, bathroom with decks leading to individual pool areas.

The second level of the units comprises the master bedroom and ensuite, kitchen and living areas and
covered deck with views to the east.

The building is well articulated with varied roof forms, a number of outdoor decks and adopts a contemporary
design and proposes to utilise a range of high quality materials and finishes which include:
                           •     FC cladding with cover strips;
                           •     Shiplap cladding;
                           •     Casement windows;
                           •     Slatted timber privacy screens;
                           •     Slatted timber gates and fencing; and
                           •     Custom orb roofing.



5.2          Intent of Landscaping and Other Associated Development Works
A detailed landscaped design will be prepared in accordance with Council’s relevant code at the time of
lodging a development application for operational works (landscaping). This design intends to include the
following concepts:
                  •        Screen planting around driveway and garages;
                  •        Retention of vegetation at front and rear of site where feasible ; and
                  •        Landscape buffer along the side and rear boundaries of the subject site.

It is the applicant’s intention to use native plant species where possible and feature plant species
recommended in the Landscape Policy. More specific softscape elements will be identified in the
development application for operational works (landscaping).

Other development works will also include building works, plumbing and drainage works, and operational
works for stormwater drainage and driveway and access construction. These works will be the subject of
detailed design and the lodgement of formal development applications to the Noosa Council once the
development permit for material change of use of premises takes effect.

The intent of these other development works includes:
                  •        connection of the proposed Duplex into Council’s reticulated sewerage system to service the
                           premises; and
                  •        connection into Council reticulated including a master water meter with individual meters for
                           each unit.



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