7190526 Ozcare Noosa Minor Change Application · 132001.210127.4

Under section 81(5) of the Act the responsible entity may consider the planning scheme in effect when the
change application is made. At the time this change application is made, the Noosa Plan 2020 is still in effect. As
such, if the change was lodged as a new DA, the following assessment benchmarks would apply:
      •   Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
      •   Biodiversity Overlay Code

Provisions of the above benchmarks which are relevant to the proposal are outlined below.

5.2        Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
The proposed modifications do not impact bushfire hazard considerations. The proposal does not alter building
height or site cover, nor does not increase the number of persons on-site exposed to bushfire hazard risk. The
development currently implements an existing Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan which can
be found in.

5.3        Biodiversity Overlay Code
The proposed modifications also do not significantly impact ecology considerations. A few existing trees are
required to be removed to establish the new water tank, pump house, electrical Mechanical Services
Switchboards (MSSB) and generator house, but are located outside of the Biodiversity Overlay.

To offset this circumstance, trees located on the northern corner of the site previously identified to be removed
for the refuse storage and turn around area are now being retained as a result of the proposed changes. The final
tree removal, retention and replanting outcome will be detailed within a subsequent Operational Works
application.



6.0           Conclusion
This minor change application has demonstrated that the proposal can be assessed pursuant to Schedule 2 of
the Act and complies with the relevant assessment criteria prescribed under Section 81 of the Act.

The proposal involves minor modifications to the layout of small portions of the approved Ozcare Noosa Heads
Aged Care Facility extensions. This comprises a change in the location of the refuse area, increased access via the
roundabout and associated layout alterations.

It is requested that Council consider our request and issue an amended approval within the appropriate
timeframes.




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