L05 Response to NC FURTHER advice · MCU20/0026

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Item 4: 4. Provide an updated Site Cover Plan calculating site cover in accordance with the definition
of site cover under The Noosa Plan, including all buildings and structures in excess of 1 metre in height
from natural and/or finished ground level..

Applicant’s Response to Item 4: Please refer to Attachment A which provides revised plans detailing
compliance. Please note that the pool has been lowered and is below one metre in height. The project
architect has reviewed the plan and site cover complies with Scheme requirements.


Item 5: Provide evidence (eg. site line diagrams) that the ‘uncovered balcony’ will not result in
overlooking of neighbouring properties.

Applicant’s Response to Item 5: Please refer to Attachment A which provides revised plans detailing
the upper level balcony and view lines. The plans detail that the balustrade from the main bedroom is
well setback from the edge of the roof line which results in view lines being restricted to distant views.
The setback ensures that the residents will not be able to look down on neighbouring properties.


Item 6: 6. Provide structural details of the proposed retaining garden wall/structure and demonstrate
how it will not compromise the structural integrity of the existing stormwater infrastructure; and

Applicant’s Response to Item 6: Please refer to Attachment A which provides revised plans detailing
removal of structures within the easement.


Item 7: Demonstrate how it is proposed to ensure that tree roots will not compromise the existing drain.

Applicant’s Response to Item 7: Please refer to Attachment A which provides revised plans detailing
removal of structures and landsaping within the easement.


Item 8: Provide a work method statement demonstrating how Council’s existing stormwater
infrastructure will be protected and not affected by the proposed works.

Applicant’s Response to Item 8: Please refer to Attachment A which provides revised plans detailing
removal of structures within the easement.


The applicant has provided further information in response to Councils decision and I withdraw my notice
of 21st July 2020 stopping the decision making period. The Decision Making Period has therefore
recommenced and we request that your Council proceeds with its assessment of the application as soon
as possible in accordance with the Planning Act 2016.

Please contact our Sunshine Coast office if you require any further information and/or clarification.


Yours faithfully,




Nadine Gorton
Senior Town Planner
Martoo Consulting Pty. Ltd.