Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51987.2949.6

Overall Outcome                                      Comment

a) High density residential neighbourhoods are       Complies: The multiple dwelling will remain home to
   predominantly home to permanent                   permanent residents.
   residents.

b) The character of high density residential         Complies: The character of the multiple dwelling will
   neighbourhoods varies due to factors such         remain complementary to the beachside character
   as proximity to beaches, the Noosa River,         of the area. The additions will not be perceivable from
   centres, topography, availability of views, the   the external boundaries of the site.
   established vegetated character, the age of
   development and open space provision.

c) The distinct look and feel of existing            Complies: The existing multiple dwelling is within an
   residential neighbourhoods is retained, and       architecturally designed building that is low-rise,
   development makes a positive contribution         stepping up a sloping hillside and set amongst well
   to the streetscape by maintaining the             landscaped surrounds. The additions are very minor
   predominant character of the area and             in nature and will not be perceivable from the external
   providing well designed buildings and             boundaries of the site. Consequently, the building will
                                                     continue to make a positive contribution to the
   landscaping
                                                     beachside character of the area.

d) New uses are located, designed and                Not Applicable - The proposal does not involve a
   managed to be compatible with                     new use.
   surrounding uses.

e) The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses       Not Applicable - The proposal does not involve an
   which are more appropriately                      incompatible use.
   accommodated in other zones is avoided to
   protect land for higher density attached
   housing.

f) Multiple dwellings of various sizes and some      Complies: The development involves minor changes
   communal housing models, to the exclusion         to an existing unit and will improve the layout and
   of dual occupancy and dwelling houses, are        usability of the unit for its occupants.
   provided to meet the needs of different
   households.

g) Development caters for both the current           Not Applicable - The unit will remain accessible for a
   and projected demographic, economic and           range demographics, including persons with
   social profile of the area, including one and     reduced mobility, and the proposed change will
   two-person households, households on low          improve the layout of the unit.
   to moderate incomes and residents with
   reduced mobility.

h) Small multiple dwellings are integrated           Not Applicable - The proposal does not involve a
   within the high density residential built form    small accommodation unit.
   to increase housing choice.

i) Home-based businesses allow residents to          Not Applicable - The proposal does not involve
   operate discreet businesses which are             home-based business uses.
   compatible with high density living and the