2018-06-12 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    12 JUNE 2018


The primary issue which requires consideration relates to Condition 5 of the existing approval
and the potential for the proposed development to impact adversely on the treed backdrop to
main beach. The proposed impact on existing vegetation is the critical element requiring
assessment.
Under the original approval for the dwelling, the Noosa Hill Development Control Plan limited the
building to a maximum gross floor area of 150m2. This requirement did not carry over to the
Detached House Code of the Noosa Plan initially, with the Noosa Plan instead including a site
cover limit of 150m2. These provisions in the Noosa Plan were amended at some point to again
include a maximum gross floor area requirement of 150m2.
The existing dwelling house has a site cover in excess of 200m2 and a gross floor area of 198m2
as the house was enclosed partly underneath when the maximum site cover provisions applied.
Condition 5 currently reads:
5.   The maximum site cover for all buildings and structures on the subject site is to be 150m2.
The current amendment will increase the site cover of the development by an additional 10m2.
The proposal complies with the current Noosa Plan requirements with regards to site cover,
however does not comply with the existing condition limiting the development to 150m2 of site
cover.
Specific Outcome 11 of the Detached House Code of the Noosa Plan relates to site cover and
states:
     The site cover of buildings and other roofed structures—
     a)    is of a scale that is compatible with surrounding development;
     b)    does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas
           in the vicinity of the site;
     c)    maximises the retention of existing vegetation and allows for soft landscaping
           between buildings;
     d)    allows for adequate area at ground level for outdoor recreation, entertainment,
           clothes drying and other site facilities; and
     e)    facilitates on-site stormwater management and vehicular access.
Specific Outcome 13 of the Detached House Code of the Noosa Plan relates to Gross Floor Area
and states:
     The gross floor area and bulk and scale of buildings and other roofed structures—
     a)   has a low site impact to maximise the opportunity to retain natural site characteristics
          such as native vegetation and natural landforms; and
     b)   maintains the safety of people and property from the risk of landslide and bushfire
The proposed development accords with Specific Outcomes 11 and 13 as:
   The proposed increased deck area will not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent
     properties and other areas;
   Limited pruning is required to existing vegetation adjacent to the deck and this vegetation is
     screened by additional vegetation to the front of the site;
   The development will remain consistent with surrounding development.




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