2019-06-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           11 JUNE 2019


Matters Raised                                     Comments
Public Notification
Question why the application was notified over     The applicant has undertaken public notification in
the Christmas and New Year Period.                 accordance with statutory requirements of the Planning
                                                   Act 2016.
Non-compliance with the Noosa Plan
The proposed development is generally              It is agreed the proposed development largely does not
inconsistent with the Noosa Plan provisions,       comply with the Noosa Plan provisions.
including provisions within the:                   The application as proposed is recommended for
   Noosa Heads Locality Code:                    refusal due to direct conflict with a substantial number
                                                   of outcomes sought by the Noosa Plan, including the
   Biodiversity Overlay Code;                    proposed development:
   Residential Uses Code;                         Substantially exceeding provisions pertaining to:
   Detached House Code;                              o Site Density;
   Building Works Code;                              o Building Height;
                                                       o Gross Floor Area;
   Natural Hazards Overlays; and
                                                       o Site Cover; and
   Driveways and Carparking Code.
                                                       o Boundary Setbacks.
                                                    Substantially extends outside the developable
                                                       areas identified by The Noosa Plan and
                                                       substantially into areas designated Open Space
                                                       Conservation;
                                                    Substantially    extends    into    environmentally
                                                       protected areas and areas identified as containing
                                                       significant environmental values and natural
                                                       hazards;
                                                    Failing to demonstrate the environmental values,
                                                       natural hazards and functions of the site and
                                                       immediately adjoining areas will be protected.
Housing Density
The proposed density is:                           It is agreed the housing density as proposed is in
                                                   inappropriate due to:
 Not     compatible      with   the   intended
     outcomes sought                                The development footprint occupying a substantial
                                                       area of land zoned Open Space Conservation,
 Proposed Lot 1 and the 12 Multiple                  within which the corresponding provisions require
     Dwelling units depart entirely from the
                                                       all development to be outside of the existing
     Noosa Plan provisions
                                                       conservation zoned area;
 Lots 2 and 3 are oversized and not in  The height of the buildings is considered to create
     keeping with the current zone.
                                                       excessive bulk when viewed from the public
                                                       walkway and properties in Attunga Heights;
                                                    The three dimensional building envelope of Lot 2 is
                                                       not in keeping with the neighbouring development;
                                                    A three storey height limit being adopted;
                                                    The development does not meet the Noosa Plan’s
                                                       maximum density and GFA sought for the site.




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