Planning Statement · 131999.982708.1

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                  (d) changes the ability of the proposed development to operate as intended;

                   No changes in the ability of the proposed development to operate as intended.

                  (e) removes a component that is integral to the operation of the development;

                   Does not remove a component that is integral to the operation of the development.

                  (f) significantly impacts on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing traffic
                    to the site;

                   No change to carparking or vehicles.

                  (g) introduces new impacts or increase the severity of known impacts;

                   No change to the impacts of the existing building or the use of the building.

The proposed change to the existing approval are considered to meet the requirements detailed under
the Planning Act and the Development Assessment Rules for a Minor Change and will not result in a
substantially development.


5. ASSESSMENT

The site is included in the Noosa Heads Locality which provides a Visitor mixed use zoning over the
property. The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Noosa Plan and is considered to
generally fulfill the provisions of the planning scheme. The proposed and resultant building still complies
with gross floor area provisions and site cover provisions and only impacts on the external appearance of
the building.

The Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Visitor Mixed Use zone detail a number of
development parameters for the zone. The proposed extensions fully comply with the Probable Solutions
detailed for the zone and is considered to comply with Outcome 9.25 which relates to Built Form as
detailed below:

        a) respects and complements the existing neighbourhood character; - built form consistent with
        surrounding development in Hastings Street that includes rendered contemporary buildings with
        windows.

        b) addresses the street and contributes positively to the streetscape; - proposed works are located
        along the side of the building and whilst being visible from the public laneway still maintain variation
        through the retention of the balcony and the existing windows.

        c) incorporates attractive and contemporary designs; - proposed works complement the existing
        contemporary building form.

        d) contributes positively to the skyline with pitched roofs; - not applicable

        e) provides variation and vitality in setback alignment; - enclosure of balconies maintains existing
        setback of main part of building and does not impact on front or rear open balconies.

        f) incorporates outdoor dining or landscaped areas; - not applicable

        g) includes covered pedestrian entrances to premises; - not applicable

        h) varies in line and plane; - the enclosure of the balconies represents a small component of the
        building and it is noted that the remaining balconies remain and provide variation to the built form.
        The existing solid balustrade is to be retained which assists in providing variation to the side
        elevations in conjunction with the existing windows.

        i) employs landscape designs in front building setback areas and footpath areas that are in character with
        existing streetscape themes; - enclosure of balconies maintains existing setback of main part of building
        and does not impact on front or rear open balconies.