26 0116 - Change Req Letter

The Superseded Scheme is no longer in effect, and the Noosa Plan 2020 Amendment 2 (the Planning Scheme)
is currently in effect. There has been a change to the Subject Site’s zoning and the following assessment
benchmarks are now applicable:

       ▪   Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
       ▪   Medium Density Residential Zone Code;
       ▪   Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code; and
       ▪   Works Code.

A maximum plot ratio of 0.45:1 and a maximum site cover of 40% was prescribed under the Superseded Scheme
however, the Planning Scheme does not prescribe such parameters for development other than for a Dwelling
House where located in the Medum Density Residential Zone. Regardless, the proposed removal of the planter
box adjoining Unit 2’s southern facade wall does not alter the developments plot ratio or site cover approved
under MCU17/0559.04. The revised development remains compliant with all assessment benchmarks of both
the Superseded Scheme and the Planning Scheme, specifically the Medium Density Residential Zone Code.

Temporary Local Planning Instrument
There are no Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TPLI) that are currently in effect for the Noosa Local
Government Area.

Adopted Charges
The Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No. 9) 2025 does no levy infrastructure charges for this type of
request relating to the removal of a planter box.

(e)        another matter that the responsible entity considers relevant.

Noted, however there are no other matters that are considered relevant to the assessment of this minor Change
Application.

Determining whether the change is a “Minor Change”

In accordance with the definitions in Schedule 2 of the Planning Act 2016, a “minor change” means a change
that— (b) for a development approval—

      i.   would not result in substantially different development;

Schedule 1 of the Development Assessment Rules (the DA Rules), a statutory instrument made under section 68(1)
of the Planning Act 2016, provides guidance on what may constitute a “substantially different development” in
the context of the meaning of a minor change to a development application or development approval. A change
may be considered to result in a substantially different development if the proposed change:

 Development Assessment Rules                            Response
 (a) involves a new use; or                              The proposed change does not result in a new use on
                                                         the premises.
 (b) results in the application applying to a new parcel No new land is being included as part of this change.
 of land; or
 (c) dramatically changes the built form in terms of The proposal does not dramatically change the built
 scale, bulk and appearance; or                          form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance. The
                                                         proposed removal of the planter box along the
                                                         southern side of Unit 2 does not alter the approved
                                                         duplex’s scale, bulk or appearance. The buildings
                                                         overall height, site cover and setback provision


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