Minor Change Report 132004 4552 01 · 132004.4552.01

               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               Not applicable
               5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed changes do not comply with the Medium Density Residential Zone Code in regard
               to plot ratio built form requirements. The application is therefore recommended for refusal.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No. 132004.4552.01 to make a minor change to an existing approval for
               a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Duplex Dwelling situated at ‘The Dukes at
               Sun’ 1/27 Duke St Sunshine Beach and described as Lot 1 SP 175486, Council on 11 September
               2025 decided to:
               A.     Refuse to make the change for the following reasons:
               1.     The proposed changes are contrary to the 1990 Planning scheme and Performance
                      Outcome PO11 (plot ratio) of the Noosa Plan 2020 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
                      as:
                      a.      The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 6.3.2.2 (2) (c) of the Medium
                              Density Residential Zone Code as the development does not make a positive
                              contribution to the streetscape and does not maintain the low scale density and
                              character of the zone.
                      b.      The proposal will result in a plot ratio of 0.54:1 which is an over development of the site
                              which significantly exceeds the plot ratio requirements of the 1990 planning scheme
                              (45%) and the Noosa plan 2020 (0.4:1).
                      c.      The scale of the proposed dwelling is excessive and not of a scale intended under the
                              Medium Density Residential Zone;
                      d.      The proposal is out of character with the prevailing development pattern.
               2.     The proposed changes are contrary to Performance Outcome PO9 of the Medium Density
                      Residential Zone Code of the Noosa Plan 2020 as the building bulk and scale:
                      a.      will not be compatible with surrounding development and the particular circumstances
                              of the site, and
                      b.      Will present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads and other areas in
                              vicinity of the site.
               3.     The existing development is of a scale that is inconsistent with the surrounding area on the
                      basis that it already exceeds the allowable site cover
               4.     No new or additional information relevant to the proposed change has been provided that
                      would warrant changing the approval previously accepted by the applicant.




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