Cover Letter - Minor Change Application

Table 1 - Assessment of Development Parameters (applying to entire site area)

                    The Noosa Plan 2020                Proposal                               Compliance
                    (Acceptable Outcome)
 Building           Max 8m                             Max 2.4m                                P
 Height
 Site Cover         Does not exceed 40%                32.8%                                  P
 Side Setbacks      1.5m up to 4.5m in height; 2m      3.2m                                   P
                    between 4.5m and 7.5m
 Rear Setback       6m                                 3m                                     O
The proposed development is compliant with the key acceptable outcomes contained within the relevant
codes with the exception of rear setbacks. An assessment against the corresponding performance
outcomes and overall outcomes relevant to each issue are discussed below:

Rear Setbacks

AO12.1
Buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary setbacks:
a) for the rear boundary — 6 metres

PO12
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:

a)   provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including provision of
     visual and acoustic privacy;
b)   not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas
     of adjoining premises;
c)   provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
d)   preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
e)   allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at ground
     level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
f)   be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and
g)   protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
     national parks, waterways and wetlands.

The proposed roofed patio provides a 3m setback from its outermost projection to the rear boundary of the
site. Consequently, it does not comply with the minimum rear setback of 6m. While not achieving the
acceptable outcome, it is considered that the proposed additions comply with Performance Outcome PO12
of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code for the following reasons:
+ the patio roof would provide a high level of amenity for the users of the subject site in that:
      o the existing dwelling did not provide any covered outdoor living opportunities for occupants. The
           proposed extension would allow the deck to provide a covered area having dimensions of 5m x
           3.2m (16m2) which would be of adequate size, shape dimensions to support a family dining table
           and outdoor living opportunities that to meet the needs of the occupants;
      o the deck extension would enhance liveability of the dwelling and promote outdoor living; and
      o it would better respond to Noosa Shire’s subtropical climate and improve its passive design;
+ the patio roof is a low profile, open and lightweight structure and would maintain visual and acoustic
      privacy for adjoining residents and not unreasonably obstruct views;
+ the extensions provide adequate separation from the adjoining land uses, being positioned a minimum
      of 3m from the rear boundary and 3.2m to the southern side boundary;
+ the proposed extensions will preserve the landscaping located within the eastern side boundary that
      assists with buffering;