Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51991.475.05

The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020) was in effect at the time that this change application was
made. In this circumstance, it is considered that weight should be afforded to the Noosa Plan 2020
when assessing the proposed changes, as this document sets out the current planning intent for the
Shire over the next 20 years.

The proposed development would constitute a Multiple Dwelling under the Noosa Plan 2020. The
subject site is located within the Medium Density Residential Zone and the Noosa Heads Local Plan
Area. A Multiple Dwelling is code assessable, and subject to assessment against the following codes:
    + Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
    + Medium Density Residential Zone Code;
    + Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code; and
    + Works Codes

Key Issues

Site Cover

Performance Outcome PO10 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code requires that:
Site cover of development:
     a) does not exceed 40% of the site area; or
     b) for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio of at least three small
        dwellings to one other dwelling, does not exceed 45% of the site area.

Comment

Council has estimated that the existing site cover over the entire site equates to 38.66%. The
proposed deck extension would increase the site cover by 11.6m2 or 0.28% of the site area.
Consequently, the total cover would be 38.94% as a result of the change and therefore would
remain compliant with PO10.

Conclusion

The above report demonstrates that the proposal involves a minor change under the Planning Act
2016 and remains compliant with the requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020. It will also provide high
level of residential amenity for the residents by improving outdoor living opportunities and
complements the character of the area. Consequently, the minor change application should be
supported.

Proceeding

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to
the requested minor change to a development approval. 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.