NSRRA Submission MCU21-0110

2. Building heights and Loss of Scenic Amenity

NSRRA believes the resort complex proposal for 3 storey buildings, some of which exceed the allowable
building height of 12 metres, will adversely impact the scenic amenity of the area, particularly when viewed
from the north.

We note the Applicants Planning Report concedes:

“The proposed development over the bottom portion of the site marginally exceeds 12m from ground level,
which is the allowable height under AO9.1 for the Noosa Heads area.”

And

“It is acknowledged the proposed development does not comply with the intended built form outcomes
expected within the ROSZ under the relevant performance outcomes. This includes a maximum building
height of two storeys and 8m from ground level (PO15). Further, might exceed the maximum site cover of
10% (PO16) and exceeds the maximum allowable GFA of 100m² (PO17).”

NSRRA notes the majority of the site is designated “Recreation and Open Space Zone” where according to
ROSZ Code – Table 6.6.1.3, any building should not exceed 2 storeys.

NSRRA considers the proposal far exceeds the intended use of the site and is therefore inconsistent with the
Noosa Plan.

We Refer to the Applicant’s Planning Report which states:

“It is acknowledged that part of the development is located within the Recreation and Open Space Zone
where the built form is not expected to exceed two storeys and 8m in height (refer PO15 of the Recreation
and Open Space Zone Code – Table 6.6.1.3)”


3. Habitat Destruction

NSRRA objects to the considerable destruction of habitat that would be required during construction,
including the removal of Non-Juvenile Koala Habitat Trees (NJKHTs) in a Core Koala Habitat Area.

We note the applicant’s concession that:

“Under the Noosa Plan 2020, the subject site is partly mapped as having environmental value, including
being identified as an “Area of Biodiversity Significance”
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         Noosa Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc   President: Adrian Williams JP
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