PM Submission - John Cochrane - MCU21/0110

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             •   PO7 – the proposed buildings, structures and landscaping are integrated with the natural
                 landscape as much as possible and will reflect the hillside character and setting of the local
                 area in terms of the form, composition, and protection of neighbourhood amenity:
                     o AO7.1 – the proposed development takes the form of five smaller separate building
                         forms rather than a large single bulky building. Further, steps down the slope and
                         will not visually dominate the nearby properties which do not adjoin, surrounding
                         spaces including the streetscape or the skyline;
                     o AO7.2 – the buildings and structures have a scale and building height consistent
                         with development on the surrounding land with the “Parkridge Noosa”
                         development to the south being predominantly three storeys in height located
                         across the ridgeline;
                     o AO7.3 – the proposed buildings and structures will preserve the amenity of
                         adjoining land and will not impact upon sunlight to neighbouring properties;
                     o AO7.4 – the proposed development respects the scale of surrounding vegetation
                         being below the tree line (discussed further below) and provides for the retention
                         of some vegetation where possible, generally around the perimeter of the site. The
                         proposed development incorporates soft landscaping between and around the
                         building, near the road frontages and around the central lagoon pool and open
                         space area and around the tennis courts and new carpark areas;
                     o AO7.5 – the buildings and structures have articulated roof forms which are visible
                         from the street. They incorporate a mix of lightweight and textured external
                         building materials, provide for variation through articulation, texture, and detailing.
                         They incorporate verandah and open balconies and shaded areas for outdoor
                         living, with open, transparent, or semi-open balustrades. The design makes use of
                         understated colour schemes and low reflective roofing and building materials that
                         integrate with the existing Noosa Springs built form and character and is consistent
                         with the existing Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort facilities;
             •   PO19 – the proposed development is partly located within in the Tourist Accommodation
                 Zone and is for a Resort Complex that will provide visitor accommodation into the future
                 to preserve and support the role of Noosa Heads as the principle tourism focus area; and
             •   PO26 – the proposed development will not have a significant adverse impact upon
                 biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna habitat (discussed further below), landscape
                 quality, water quality or cultural heritage values, including:
                     o changes to natural drainage;
                     o disturbance to any wetland system;
                     o the management of bushfire risk;
                     o erosion and the transport of sediments off site;
                     o unmanaged public access; and
                     o changes to fauna habitat and behaviour.

         The proposed development complies with the relevant overall outcomes and performance
         outcomes of the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code. If there is any inconsistency with the assessment
         benchmarks conditions can be imposed. Further, on balance, there are a number of relevant
         matters for which discretion should be granted.

         Tourist Accommodation Zone Code



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