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Figure 9. RAB16/0234 Approved Garage Plan

The home-based business (studio) has maintained the same built form footprint. As such, we consider that the
location of the home-based business (studio) should be considered acceptable noting the previously approved
garage. We acknowledge that there have been some minor amendments to the overall built form with the most
significant change being the roof form. The roof form has been altered from a gable roof to a simple skillion roof
type. The different roof form has facilitated a change to the overall height of the building with a ridge line that is
500mm lower than the previously approved garage building. Additionally, the construction of the home-based
business (studio) has necessitated a small 800mm retaining wall which has enabled the building to be lower than
initially anticipated. This results in a better relationship with the street and existing dwelling than what was originally
anticipated under the approved garage scheme. Given that the home-based business (studio) results in the same
footprint as the previously approved garage, incorporates a lower ridge line and results in a better relationship with
the streetscape than previously anticipated, it is considered that the built form warrants support in this instance.

It must also be noted that the previous application for the garage was approved given the Site’s unique location on
the corner of Elanora Tce and Naturi St, and the southern boundary being located on a road reserve (currently a
pedestrian pathway). This unique location results in significant separation from the dwellings to the south and to
the east. Additionally, the dwellings located south of the Site are orientated away from the Site meaning there
would be no adverse amenity impacts for these neighbours.

All materials are robust and durable and will ensure that the structure maintains a good appearance throughout its
lifespan. As such, the proposed home-based business (studio) are considered acceptable.

Open Carport

The development seeks to construct a carport structure within the 6m setback from the road. The carport setback
is proposed to be 6m at the southern most point of the carport and 5m at the northern most point of the carport.
As such, the carport is largely compliant except for a small portion in the north eastern corner of the Site. Given the


Town Planning Report – 1 Naturi St, Noosa Heads