Minor Change Report 51984 3164 01 · 51984.3164.01

               3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               Pursuant to the Planning Act 2016, Council must consider the planning scheme (1973 Town
               Planning Scheme) in place at the time of the original development application but may give weight
               to the current planning scheme where appropriate in the circumstances.
               The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are most applicable to this proposed change:
               •      High Density Residential Zone Code;
               •      Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
               •      Dual Occupancy & Multiple Delling Code;
               The enclosed rooftop terraces for the 5 units raises no particular issues under the 1973 planning
               scheme as the enclosures do not increase the allowable site cover, building height or density, with
               no gross floor area requirement applicable at the time. The enclosed area would also have not
               generated any additional onsite car parking under the 1973 planning scheme.
               However, the Noosa Plan 2020 includes changed and additional requirements for multiple
               dwellings on the site that should be considered as part of the proposed change including:
               •    a maximum building height of 3 storeys and 12m;
               •    a plot ratio of 0.6:1 for sites over 7,000m2; and
               •    a minimum of 2 covered spaces per dwelling and 1 visitor space per 4 dwellings.
               Building height
               In terms of building height, while the changes will result in the development being 4 storeys, the
               proposed works comply with AO5.1 and AO5.2 of the High Density Residential Zone Code
               maximum height of 12 metres, with the development set generally low into the site.
               The presentation of the existing building façade when viewed from Natasha Avenue includes a
               limited palette of building materials and large areas of unarticulated wall (Fig 6). Ground level
               landscaping is in poor condition with the use of smaller plants which does not assist with visually
               reducing the presentation of building bulk and scale.
               It is recommended that amended plans are submitted which address improving the articulation of
               the façade and landscaping quality.




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