planning report MCU19-0016

 retaining walls are setback a
 minimum of 6m from the
 seaward boundary of the site.
 O22 Rear fences adjacent to the    S22.1 Rear fences adjacent to      Complies – No fencing to the rear seaward property
 beachfront within the Coastal      the beachfront within the          boundary is proposed, to be sympathetic to the visual
 Protection Area are designed and   Coastal     Protection     Area    amenity and existing native vegetation of the Sunshine
 sited to be sympathetic with the   incorporate the following-         Beach dune and enhances the natural beachfront
 visual amenity of the beachfront        a. No more than 1.2m          character.
 and do not degrade the natural               in height; and
 beachfront character.                   b. Open construction;
                                         c. lightweight materials
                                              (timber);
                                         d. dark colours to blend
                                              with the natural
                                              environment.
                                    S22.2 Gates are not installed in
                                    fences to gain direct access to
                                    the beachfront.



5.0 State assessment and other matters

5.1 State interests
5.1.1 Matters established in the Planning Regulation

Nil

5.1.2 State Planning Policy

The SPP includes assessment benchmarks that may be applicable where a local government
planning scheme does not adequately reflect the SPP. The following assessment benchmarks are
applicable and have been appropriately considered in preparing this development application:

 State interest                     Assessment against assessment benchmark
 Coastal Environment                The relevant State Interest seeks for the coastal environment to be
                                    protected and enhanced, while supporting opportunities for coastal-
                                    dependent development, compatible urban form along the state’s coastal
                                    land. The site is within the urban footprint and the State referral
                                    assessment considers the development to meet the relevant provisions
                                    to protect the coastal environment.

6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Detached House
(affected by a relevant Overlay – Coastal Protection Area) within the Detached House zone at 54
Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach (Lot 63/RP81810). The proposal is code assessable
development under The Noosa Plan. The assessment finds the development meets the relevant
Specific and Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Plan subject to the following grounds of approval:

      •   The high-quality building and landscaping design enhances the coastal character of the area
          which is sympathetic and does not detrimentally impact the locality;

      •   The State Referral Agency (DSDMIP) has assessed the relevant setback against the relevant
          State Development Assessment Codes and issued approval for the development under
          Version 2.4 of the State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP) which commenced 16
          November 2018 – State Code 8 Coastal development and tidal works – and considers the
                                                                                                               Page 13 of 14