Development Assessment Report · MCU15/0122

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15180                                                                       December 2015



 Overall Outcomes                                           Comment
                                                            development. The proposed medical centre has
                                                            been suitably collocated with the Noosa Hospital
                                                            and presents an opportunity to consolidate health
                                                            care facilities. The proposed development
                                                            maintains a low rise built form, includes residential
                                                            character design elements and incorporates siting
                                                            and design considerations to ensure the
                                                            development is compatible with surrounding
                                                            development and doesn’t cause any unreasonable
                                                            nuisance or amenity issues for surrounding
                                                            detached housing.
 b)       a high level of residential amenity consistent    Complies: The proposal achieves a contemporary
          with the varied character of the locality’s       architectural design that maintains a low rise built
          residential neighbourhoods;                       form and incorporates an attractive landscape
                                                            design. The proposal also achieves a large setback
                                                            of 4.9m-6.425m to adjoining residential premises.
                                                            A noise impact assessment has also been prepared
                                                            for the development which confirms that noise can
                                                            be attenuated to acceptable levels. These
                                                            measures will ensure that the development does
                                                            not impose any unreasonable impacts on existing
                                                            residential amenity.
 c)       allotment sizes and densities which are           Complies:       The      surrounding      locality    is
          consistent with the character of the particular   characteristic of a variety of lot sizes and densities.
          neighbourhood;                                    The proposed development is consistent with
                                                            allotment sizes and densities currently existing
                                                            within    Goodchap      Street and the             wider
                                                            neighbourhood.
 d)       building styles befitting the character of the    Complies:        The      proposed        development
          locality and the regional climate, and which      incorporates a high quality architectural design
          respond to, and are integrated with, natural      with residential character design elements. The
          site     characteristics    including   native    development includes awnings, roof overhangs
          vegetation;                                       and large windows and openings to respond to the
                                                            regional climate. The site is not identified as
                                                            containing any native vegetation.
 e)       various styles and eras depicting a cross         Complies:       The      proposal      represents      a
          section of architectural development and the      contemporary architectural design that will
          history of Noosaville; and                        contribute to the varied architectural styles present
                                                            in Noosaville.
 f)       landscaping amongst buildings, retaining          Complies: The proposal includes a high quality
          trees and vegetation wherever practical;          landscape design to all site boundaries and
                                                            between portions of the building that will
                                                            incorporate locally endemic plant species to reflect
                                                            the natural character and environmental values of
                                                            Noosa.

7.7 DEVELOPMENT CODES

In accordance with the applicable Tables of Assessment the following Codes are applicable to the proposal:

          Noosaville Locality Code
          Business Uses Code
          Landscaping Code
          Driveways and car parking code
          Earthworks code

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Material Change of Use for Medical Centre and Café
52-58 Goodchap Street & 3-7 Val Crescent, Noosaville