Cover Letter - Minor Change Application

Table 1 - Assessment of Development Parameters (applying to entire site area)

                  The Noosa Plan 2020              Proposal                          Compliance
                  (Acceptable Outcome)
 Building         3 storeys and 12m                No change to maximum height        P
 Height
 Site Cover       45%                              No change to site cover           P
 Side Setbacks    1.5m up to 4.5m in height;       No change – awning is located     P
                  2m between 4.5m and 7.5m         approximately 3m from the
                                                   eastern side boundary
 Front setback    8 metres from the front          The proposed awning would be      O
                  boundary for the third storey    located 6.3m from the front
                                                   boundary with Gympie Terrace
                                                   once fully extended.

The proposed development is compliant with the key acceptable outcomes contained within the
relevant codes with the exception of front setbacks. An assessment against the corresponding
performance outcomes and overall outcomes relevant to each issue are discussed below:

Front Setbacks

AO13.1
Except where otherwise specified in a local plan code, buildings and structures meet the following
minimum boundary setbacks:

Properties fronting 185-207 Gympie Terrace, 235-257 Gympie Tce or properties facing Thomas
Street where a mixed use building incorporating a non-residential use:
…

(b) 8 metres from the front boundary for the third storey;

PO13
Buildings and other structures are designed and sited to:

a)   provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises,
     including provision of visual and acoustic privacy;
b)   not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas
     of adjoining premises;
c)   provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
d)   preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
e)   allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area
     at ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
f)   be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area, maintaining the visual
     continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the street; and
g)   protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
     the beach, Noosa River, national parks and other parklands.