1.0 Applicants Response to Information Request MCU200008

1.0 Information Request – MCU20/0008

1. Issue

The application material does not demonstrate how the proposal meets the definition of ancillary
dwelling unit or the definition of caretaker’s residence as stated in the Noosa Plan.

Information Required

1. Provide written justification for the proposed ancillary dwelling unit for caretaker’s residence
    against the Noosa Plan definitions for ancillary dwelling unit and caretaker’s residence. For
    reference, the applicable definitions are reiterated below:

    Ancillary dwelling unit means the use of premises for a caretaker’s residence or employee
    residence associated with a non-residential use on the same premises where:

              There is no other dwelling unit on the premises, except where the non-residential use is an
               agricultural use;
              The gross floor area of the dwelling unit does not exceed 150m2;
              The dwelling unit is subordinate to the non-residential use;
              The dwelling unit is attached to or within 25m of the non-residential use; and
              The dwelling unit is occupied by the owner of the non-residential use or somebody
               employed in the non-residential use

Caretaker’s residence means a dwelling unit situated on the same premises as a business use,
community use o infrastructure use where it is occupied by the owner or employee of the business or
operation for reasons of ensuring security and maintenance of the business or operation.

Applicants Response

The proposed caretaker’s residence adheres to the definition of an ancillary dwelling unit stated in the
Noosa Plan.

          There is no additional dwelling unit on 1/33 Gateway Drive.
          The gross floor area of the dwelling is 79.6m2, significantly below the 150m2 limit.
          The dwelling unit is subordinate to the non-residential use and will only operate for security
           purposes of the existing on-site use.
          The proposed dwelling unit is within the current tenancy.
          The dwelling unit will be operated by the owner of the non-residential use or, at times
           somebody employed in the non-residential use. In addition, the dwelling unit will only be used
           part time or when the tenant stores company vehicles and building materials.