2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 APRIL 2022


that the Jetty is not complying with the approval as the walkway appears to be approximately 9
metres long contrary to the approved plans which indicates 6 metres.”
This request raises concerns regarding adverse amenity impacts and potential conflicts with users
of the neighbouring jetty and is not supported by the relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020.
Therefore, the application is recommended for refusal.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Engineer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 April 2022 regarding OPW21/0133 application for Operational Works
(Prescribed Tidal Works and:
A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
     1.    The proposal is contrary to PO1, PO9, PO13, and PO19 of the Waterways Works Code
           as it:
           1.1. will lead to cluttering and adverse amenity impacts on the character and amenity
                of the waterway and adjoining lots;
           1.2. includes works outside the prolongation of boundaries of the lot;
           1.3   will result in berthed vessels encroaching over the prolongation of boundaries of
                 the lot;
           1.4   when all vessels are moored, prevents the jet skis from leaving its dry storage
                 pontoon;
           1.5   will result in adverse amenity impacts and potential conflicts with users of the
                 neighbouring jetty and put at risk users’ safety.
B.   Advise the applicant that the jetty must be modified to comply with the approved plans of
     development.


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for Operational Works – Prescribed Tidal Works for an existing
jetty that was constructed contrary to the approved plans and Jet Ski dry storage pontoon. Relevant
plans are included below.




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