Minor Change Report 51983 3225 23 (As Published) · 51983.3225.23

               •      where the original application was code assessable, the change would not cause the
                      application to become impact assessable.
               3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               The original development application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded 1973
               Noosa Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 81 of the Planning Act 2017, Council is
               required to consider the planning scheme that was in effect at the time the original application was
               lodged. However, Council may also give appropriate weight to the provisions of Noosa Plan 2020,
               being the current planning scheme in effect at the time the minor change application was
               submitted.
               The subject site is situated within the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area and the proposed change is
               to be assessed against relevant provisions of Noosa Plan 2020, including but not limited to the
               Noosa Heads Local Plan Code and the Tourist Accommodation Code. The proposal generally
               complies with key development parameters such as site cover, plot ratio, and building height (both
               in storeys and metres). A summary of the most relevant planning outcomes under Noosa Plan
               2020 is provided in the table below.

                                                   NP2020
                                                               Existing approval
                         Criteria                  Site Area                              Proposal          Complies
                                                               (51983.3225.18)
                                                   (4931m²)

                Building height
                •    storeys                4 storeys max      4 storeys + roof 4 storeys + roof                
                                                               terrace          terrace                         
                •    metres                 15 metres
                                                               14.92 metres         14.92 metres

                Site cover                  45% max            39.07%               38.98%                      
                                            (2219.85m²)        (1927m2)             (1922.2m2)

                Plot ratio / Gross floor 5680m² max            0.756:1              0.755:1                     
                area
                                                               (3729m2)             (3724.2m2)

                Length of wall              15 metres max      9m                   9m                          

                Carparking                  1 covered min      2 covered            2 covered                   

                Ratio units:           non- 20:1               12.5:1               12.5:1 (no change           X
                residential                                                         proposed)

               Setbacks
               The proposed unit is located within a group title lot, and it is noted that the Noosa Plan 2020 does
               not include an alternative provision to the QDC for side and rear setbacks and therefore the QDC
               applies. Similarly, the 1973 planning scheme which was current at the time of the original
               application for the Hastings development also contained no side setbacks and thus the building
               provisions applied at the time.
               Generally, the setbacks throughout the existing Hastings Street development are also non-
               compliant with the QDC acceptable solutions, with setbacks varied throughout, dependant on the
               lot size, shape and lot location. Existing units are also not all built fully within the group title lot
               boundaries, with a number of decks hanging over the lot boundaries.
               The proposed amendment results in a minor improvement to the garage setback, increasing the
               separation distance to 1.05 metres from the adjoining dwelling on Lot 15, thereby enhancing spatial
               separation and site functionality. The increased setback/separation is not wide enough for
               landscaping but will aid in maintenance between these buildings.
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