Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0003 (As Published)

               •     Senior Development Engineer, Development Assessment
               Council’s Senior Development Engineer prepared a memo (Document Set ID 25010298) dated 24
               July 2026 that includes the details of their assessment and recommended conditions to be included
               in the Decision Notice.
               •     Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment
               Council’s Senior Environment Officer prepared a memo dated 24 July 2026 that includes the details
               of their assessment and recommended conditions to be included in the Decision Notice.
               The proposal generally indicates that the development can achieve a minimum of 20% of the site
               as landscaped area (in accordance with PO6 of the Low Density Housing Code).
               The revised proposal plans demonstrate that 270m2 of landscaping will be provided with the
               proposed development exceeding compliance with the acceptable outcome AO6, noting that soft
               landscaping includes all existing grassed areas.
               •      Heritage Advisor, Strategy and Environment
               Council’s Heritage Adviser has assessed the proposal and acknowledges concerns regarding the
               partial obscuring of the lower sections of the church windows by the proposed balustrade.
               Notwithstanding this, the impact is considered acceptable from a heritage perspective for several
               reasons.
               All church windows are to be retained on every elevation of the building, ensuring the building’s
               key heritage elements remain intact. The affected windows are located on the rear elevation, which
               is generally considered the most appropriate location for alterations to heritage buildings. The
               proposed balustrade will only partially obscure the windows, resulting in a minor visual impact.
               Furthermore, this impact can be mitigated through the use of a light-coloured finish for the timber
               balustrade and by painting the timber window frames in a contrasting darker colour, consistent with
               the historic presentation of the church as shown in the heritage inventory photograph.
               5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
               conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
               The proposal has been assessed against the relevant provisions of Noosa Plan 2020 (Amendment
               2 – 26 September 2025) and is considered to achieve the intent of the Community Facilities Zone
               Code, Low Density Housing Code and Hinterland Villages Local Plan Code.
               The development retains an existing landmark building, preserves the established character of Kin
               Kin, provides additional housing choice, maintains a low-intensity village-scale form, and does not
               result in adverse impacts on surrounding land uses, amenity, infrastructure or environmental
               values.
               Importantly, the Noosa Plan Table of Assessment identifies a Dwelling House as a Code
               Assessable use on the subject site, demonstrating that residential development is an anticipated
               outcome on the land where the relevant assessment benchmarks can be satisfied. The proposal
               is generally consistent with those benchmarks, subject to the provision of additional rainwater
               storage if required.
               Accordingly, the proposal represents an appropriate planning outcome and is considered to
               warrant approval, subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No MCU26/0003 for a Material Change of Use - Dwelling house situated
               at 3 Grady Street, Kin Kin Qld 4571 and described as Lot 206 on K6575, it is recommended the
               application be approved in accordance with the following details for the Decision Notice:


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Document Set ID: 24983798
Version: 8, Version Date: 03/08/2026