Cover Letter - Assessment · EXE23/0035

The application has been assessed against the applicable outcomes of abovementioned codes and found
to be compliant with each, with the exception of AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code. An
assessment against the correlating performance outcome PO12 is provided below:

Medium Density Residential Zone Code
Performance Outcome PO12 – Setback
While not meeting Acceptable Outcome AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code for the
reasons described in Table 2.1 above, it is considered that the proposal complies with Performance Outcome
PO12 of the Code for the following reasons:

+    the deck would provide a high level of amenity for the users of the subject site in that:
     o it would provide increase the width of the deck to 4.74m, which would support a family dining table
          to meet the outdoor living needs of the occupants;
     o the deck would enhance liveability of the dwelling and promote outdoor living; and
     o it would better respond to Noosa Shire’s subtropical climate;
+    the deck would not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or
     habitable areas of adjoining premises as it is well setback from the northern side boundary and adjoins
     a vegetated reserve to the east;
+    the deck is separated by the closest adjoining dwelling to the north by a distance of approximately
     9.4m and provides a greater than required setback to the side boundary;
+    the deck will preserve the landscaping located along the rear and southwest side boundary and will
     maintain adequate landscaping at the ground level; and
+    the proposed additions are not visible from the street frontage, and will be consistent with the
     alignment of the existing dwelling to the both the rear and side boundaries.


Proceeding

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to the
concurrence agency referral. Should you have any questions in relation to the proposal, please do not
hesitate to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email [email protected] sincerely,




Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan.