Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU10 2113 03 (As Published) · MCU10/2113.03

               2.     APPLICATION BACKGROUND
               An information request was forwarded to the applicant dated 8 May 2026.

               The issues raised include:
               a.    Further clarification of Plot Ratio and site cover taking into account both dwellings on the in
                     the dual occupancy.
                     In response, the applicant provided revised plans submitting that with available information
                     at hand the gross floor area site cover and plot ratio across both Lots 1 & 2 would likely
                     comply with Council’s requirements for a maximum gross floor area of 0.4:1 (approximately
                     316 square metres) and 40% site coverage.
               b.    A request for assessment of potential overlooking or privacy impacts on neighbouring
                     properties in accordance with PO10 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code.
                     In response, the applicant provided the assessment as requested.
               c.    A request for plans to further clarify the building height.
                     In response, the applicant provided plans clarifying building height as requested.

               3.     SITE DETAILS
               3.1. Site History
               2 June 2006 - Council approved an application for a Duplex over the site. This application was
               never acted upon and subsequently lapsed.
               8 December 2009 - private building certification (Collins Certification group) for a new 2 bedroom
               two storey dwelling located at the Peregian frontage of the site.




               25 August 2011 - Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises - Multiple Housing
               Type 2 Duplex (MCU10/2113).
               18 June 2013 - Council approved a change to the approval to utilise the rear existing building
               rather than demolishing and rebuild (MCU10/2113.01).
               31 March 2014 - Form 21 Final inspection certificate submitted to Sunshine Coast Regional
               Council including correspondence from town planning consultants advising that alterations to
               House 1 have occurred enclosing portions of the eastern balconies for a sitting room and lounge
               extension. Council’s calculation indicates that based on these 2014 documents the floor area of
               the building is now approximately 175m².




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