Minor Change Report - 132000.200176.1 (As Published)

               3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               The original application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded 1997 planning
               scheme. Pursuant to s81 of the Planning Act 2017, Council must consider the planning scheme in
               effect when the original development application was lodged, however Council may give weight to
               Noosa Plan 2020 as the planning scheme in effect at the time of the minor change application
               being lodged.
               The following codes from Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •      Medium Density Residential Zone Code;
               •      Coastal Communities Local Plan Code;
               •      Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code;
               •      Works Codes;
               •      Coastal Hazard Management Overlay Code
               •      Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
               ASSESSMENT
               The proposed change comprises the enclosure of the existing northern patio at the second-floor
               level of Unit 2 and a limited extension and enclosure of part of the existing roof to provide
               weatherproof, habitable floor area serving the existing bedrooms, family/rumpus and meals areas.
               The submitted plans show the work occurring predominantly within the established building
               footprint and envelope, with the existing roof form otherwise retained and the external change
               principally comprising glazing and associated infill to the Stevens Street elevation. The change
               does not alter the approved use, dwelling yield, access or parking arrangements.
               The Justification Letter identifies an increase in gross floor area of approximately 1m². Having
               regard to the existing scale of the approved development, this represents a negligible quantitative
               increase. The additional gross floor area is created by enclosing and rationalising an existing patio
               and roofed area, rather than by constructing a new storey or a substantial outward extension. The
               change would therefore not materially increase the scale, bulk or intensity of the development and
               would not generate any discernible additional demand for access, parking or infrastructure.
               The site cover remains approximately 35% and is not increased by the proposal. The submitted
               existing, proposed and roof plans generally support this position, as the enclosure is predominantly
               located over an existing patio/building area and the roof work is limited to a small infill component
               adjoining the existing roof. The notation concerning a possible future deck and roof, described on
               the plan as being subject to site-cover considerations, does not form part of the works presently
               assessed and would require separate consideration if pursued.
               The change retains the approved residential use and established siting, height, scale and general
               built form of the development. It would not result in substantially different development because it
               does not dramatically alter the building’s scale, bulk or appearance and does not introduce a new
               impact, or materially increase the severity of a known impact. When considered against the
               relevant provisions of the superseded planning scheme and the weight that may be given to Noosa
               Plan 2020, including the Medium Density Residential Zone Code, Coastal Communities Local Plan
               Code and Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code, the enclosure remains a subordinate
               alteration to the existing building. The submitted west elevation shows the patio infill beneath the
               existing roof, using glazing with solid panelling below, and indicates that the established roof ridge,
               building height and overall presentation to Stevens Street will remain substantially unchanged.
               The works are confined to an upper-level part of an established building. Given the approximately
               1 m² increase in gross floor area, the absence of a material increase in site cover and the limited
               external alteration, the proposal is not expected to cause an unacceptable impact on streetscape
               character or adjoining-property amenity through overlooking, overshadowing or additional building
               bulk. The change would also not materially worsen exposure to coastal or landslide hazard.
               Overall, the proposed amendment maintains the intent and scale of the approved development
               and is appropriately characterised as a minor change, subject to the development being carried
               out generally in accordance with the final approved plans.
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