Planning Assessment Report · 132008.413.01

1.0       Executive Summary
This report is submitted on behalf of Mary & Mike Perry (applicant) for building works involving
extensions to a dwelling house within the Coastal protection overlay upon land at 42 Lorikeet
Drive, Peregian Beach QLD 4573, formally described as Lot 636 on P93128.

This report addresses the merits of the proposal against the relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan
2020, the Planning Act 2016 and other relevant legislation. A detailed analysis of the proposal
against the local and state planning framework is included within this report and appendices.

Under the Noosa Plan 2020, the subject site is identified as being contained within the Low density
residential zone. The purpose of the Low density residential zone is to:

      -   a variety of low density dwelling types; and
      -   community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local
          residents.

The site is also located within the Acid sulfate soils overlay, Bushfire hazard overlay and Coastal
protection overlay.

The site contains an existing two storey dwelling house. The proposal seeks to extend the upper
level to increase the size of the study in the north-west corner of the house and convert this into
an additional bedroom. The proposed extensions have been designed in keeping with the existing
dwelling’s features, materiality and finishes.

The proposed works are considered minor in nature. Notwithstanding, under section 5.9.4 of the
planning scheme, building works within the Coastal protection overlay triggers code assessment.
The proposal complies in full with the overlay code.

Additionally, the proposal is identified as being consistent with the Low density residential zone
code and Low density housing code as the proposal will provide:

      -   A sympathetic design that incorporates lightweight materials which will have a positive
          impact on the streetscape and coastal scenic amenity of the Peregian Beach foreshore;

      -   A bulk and scale that is in keeping with a dwelling house and the intent of the area and the
          outcomes for the zone; and

      -   The proposal maintains a Dwelling house on the site in keeping with the intended land use
          for the site.

Overall, the proposal is identified as meeting the relevant requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020. As
such, the application should be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.




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