Minor Change Report MCU17 0559 05 (As Published) · MCU17/0559.05

               Existing Condition
               5.     The landscape planter boxes, as detailed on the approved plans, must be provided to the
                      area adjacent to the rumpus room and bedroom 2 of both dwelling units (northern and
                      southern elevations). The planter boxes must not be removed.


               Applicant’s Request
               The applicant has requested existing condition 5 be amended and replaced with the following
               amended condition:
               5.     The landscape planter box, as detailed on the approved plans, must be provided to the area
                      adjacent to the rumpus room and bedroom 2 of dwelling unit 1 (northern elevation). The
                      planter box must not be removed
               Assessment of Request
               Refer response to condition 2 above.
               Recommendation
               It is recommended existing condition 5 remain unchanged


               6.     CONSULTATION
               6.1. Referral Agencies
               Not applicable
               6.2. Internal Council Referrals
               Not applicable
               7.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The constructed development does not comply with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               raises significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant conditions. The
               existing development, with particular reference to the lower ground level section and how it is
               viewed from the northern and southern elevations, is contrary to the outcomes sought as part of
               the original approval. The design ‘solution’ to deliver a landscape planter box was suggested by
               the applicant in 2024 as part of minor change application MCU17/0559.04. While the landscape
               planter does not resolve the extent of non-compliance with regard to site coverage and plot ratio,
               it does screen the lower ground built form and provide for an outcome that is more consistent with
               the original approval. Accordingly, 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. MCU17/0559.05 to make a minor change to an existing approval
               for Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Multiple Housing - Type 2 Duplex situated
               at 2/16 Grant St Noosa Heads Qld 4567 and described as Lot 2 SP 326085, Council on 2 June
               2026 decided to:
                A. Refuse to amend condition 2 and 5 for the following reasons:
                    1.      The proposed changes are contrary to Specific Outcome 011, and Overall Outcome (oo)
                            of the Noosa Heads Locality Code of the 2006 Noosa Plan, and Performance Outcome
                            PO13, and Overall Outcomes of (2) (c) (d) of the Medium Density Residential Code of
                            the Noosa Plan 2020.
                            1.1. The subject level does not constitute a basement under either the Noosa Plan
                                 2006 or the Noosa Plan 2020 and must therefore be included in gross floor area
                                 calculations. When included, the development exceeds the acceptable gross floor
                                 area and plot ratio outcomes anticipated under both planning schemes.
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Document Set ID: 24630994
Version: 5, Version Date: 02/06/2026