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Assessment

The key development parameters from the existing approval are outlined below and an
assessment of the differences is provided thereafter.
Table 2— Development Parameters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Criteria Approval Proposal Compliance
Boundary setbacks (up to 4.5m height)

* Side 1.5m (NW) 1.5 metres 0.3m to tank PO

* Side 1.5m (SE) 1.5 metres 0.3m to tank PO
Landscaped open space 239m? (40%) 238m* (40%) Both comply
Soft landscaping 173m? 169m? Both comply

 

As outlined in the Table, the proposal is generally in accordance with the existing approval apart
from the new slimline 3,000L water tank being located along the boundaries. The tanks were put
in after the construction of the building after it was decided to not locate the tanks under the
driveway. A picture of the slimline tanks is included below.

 

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Figure.4 — Photos of 3,000L slimline tanks (southern and northern side boundaries)

The Noosa Plan 2006 included rainwater tanks as being part of the landscaped area, whereas the
current Noosa Plan 2020 definitions do not specifically mention rainwater tanks. Rainwater tanks

are not assessable building work for houses, but they are for dual occupancies. A copy of the
relevant definitions are included below.

landscaped area (including landscaped buffer areas, landscaped building setback and
landscaping) means part of a site comprising predominantly soft landscaping and set aside for the
purposes of enhancing or protecting the amenity of the site. The term includes the areas occupied
by a rainwater tank and bicycle racks, swimming pools or ponds and garden paths, but does not
include impervious surfaces such as driveways, vehicle access lanes, vehicle parking and
manoeuvring areas, waste storage areas, and the like.

Figure.5 — Noosa Plan 2006 definition for Landscaped Area

 

landscaped area (including landscaped buffer areas, landscaped building setback and landscaping) means part of a site comprising
predominantly soft landscaping and set aside for the purposes of enhancing or protecting the amenity of the site. The term includes the
areas occupied by bicycle racks, swimming pools or ponds and garden paths, but does not include impervious surfaces such as
driveways, vehicle access lanes, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, waste storage areas, and the like.

 

 

 

Figure.6 — Noosa Plan 2020 definition for Landscaped Area