631_IPS Planning Report · MCU23/0030

IPS REF: 631



4.0      Assessment of Local Planning Provisions

4.1      Relevant Planning Scheme

The Local Government planning scheme this development application is subject to assessment against is
the Noosa Plan 2020. A summary of the assessment of the proposal against the provisions of the relevant
aspects of the planning scheme is outlined below.

4.1.1    Proposal Definition

The proposal is defined by the Planning Scheme as follows:

        Dwelling House means – a residential use of premises involving—
        a) one dwelling for a single household and any domestic outbuildings associated with the
           dwelling; or
        b) one dwelling for a single household, a secondary dwelling and any domestic
           outbuildings associated with either dwelling.

        Operational Work means - work, other than building work or plumbing or drainage work,
        in, on, over or under premises that materially affects premises or the use of premises.

4.1.2    Level of Assessment

The proposed development application is made code assessable pursuant to the following provisions of
the Noosa Plan 2020:

       Table 5.5.1 Low Density Residential, only by virtue of minor non-compliances with nominated
        Acceptable Outcomes of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

4.1.3    Local Plan Area

The subject land is included within the bounds of the Coastal Communities Local Plan. An assessment of
the proposed development against the relevant overall outcomes of the Noosa Heads local plan code is
provided in Table 5 below:

Table 5: Assessment of the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code Overall Outcomes
 Overall Outcome                                   Applicant Response
 Development is limited to land within the urban The proposed dwelling house is located within the
 boundary to protect and reinforce the character urban boundary and allows for the efficient
 and identity of Noosa Heads, provide efficient provision of necessary urban infrastructure. The
 provision of infrastructure and services, avoid proposed dwelling has a site cover of 52.6% and
 constrained land and protect the surrounding ensures ecological values and retention of the
 significant environmental areas.                  natural coastal landscape.
 Development is of a high design quality, The proposed dwelling incorporates an articulated
 incorporating low rise contemporary sub-tropical roof form, with a mix of lightweight and textured




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