Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51989.294.02

The original application was submitted on 1 June 1989 under the 1988 Strategic Plan for Noosa
which applied at the time.

The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020) was in effect at the time that this change application was
made. The proposed development would be defined as a Multiple Dwelling under the Noosa Plan
2020. The subject site is located within the Medium Density Residential Zone and the Coastal
Communities Local Plan Area. A Multiple Dwelling is assessable against the following benchmarks
contained within the Noosa Plan 2020:
    + Coastal Communities Local Plan Code;
    + Medium Density Residential Zone Code;
    + Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code;
    + Works Codes
    + Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code

The proposed changes would remain consistent with the applicable assessment provisions under the
Noosa Plan 2020. Notably:
    + It would provide a plot ratio of 0.32, complying with a maximum plot ratio of 0.4.
    + It would provide a site cover of 20.38%, complying with a maximum site cover of 40%.
    + The proposed development would comply with Overall Outcomes 2 a), b) and c) of the
       Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code for the following reasons:
           o The development will not impact on natural processes of erosion and accretion,
               including as a result of sea level rise, as it is located outside of the 2100 erosion
               prone area mapping and relates to very minor additions that are positioned within
               the curtilage of an existing dwelling
           o The development will protect the visual character and scenic amenity of the Coastal
               Protection and Scenic Amenity Area in that:
                   § the storeroom will be positioned below an existing deck and ensure that the
                       existing building alignment to the coastal boundary is maintained;
                   § the additions have been designed in a manner that will complement the
                       existing lightweight and low-scale character of the dwelling; and
           o The development is designed and sited to protect the visual character and scenic
               amenity of the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Area and to integrate with the
               surrounding natural landscape and skyline vegetation in that:
                   § The additions are located within the curtilage of an existing dwelling; and
                   § The additions will ensure that landscaped areas throughout the site are
                       maintained;