Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51989.294.03

Area. A Multiple Dwelling is assessable against the following benchmarks contained within the Noosa Plan
2020:
   + Coastal Communities Local Plan Code;
   + Medium Density Residential Zone Code;
   + Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code;
   + Works Codes
   + Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code

The proposed changes would remain consistent with the applicable assessment provisions under the
Noosa Plan 2020. Notably:
    + It would provide a plot ratio of 0.325, complying with a maximum plot ratio of 0.4.
    + It would provide a site cover of 20.40%, complying with a maximum site cover of 40%.
    + The proposed development would comply with Overall Outcomes 2 a), b) and c) of the Coastal
       Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code for the following reasons:
            o The development will not impact on natural processes of erosion and accretion, including
               as a result of sea level rise, as it is located outside of the 2100 erosion prone area mapping
               and relates to very minor additions that are positioned within the curtilage of an existing
               dwelling
            o The development will protect the visual character and scenic amenity of the Coastal
               Protection and Scenic Amenity Area in that:
                    § the storeroom will be positioned below an existing deck and ensure that the
                         existing building alignment to the coastal boundary is maintained;
                    § the additions have been designed in a manner that will complement the existing
                         lightweight and low-scale character of the dwelling; and
            o The development is designed and sited to protect the visual character and scenic amenity
               of the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Area and to integrate with the surrounding
               natural landscape and skyline vegetation in that:
                    § The additions are located within the curtilage of an existing dwelling; and
                    § The additions will ensure that landscaped areas throughout the site are
                         maintained;
Conclusion

The above report demonstrates that the proposed additions constitute a minor change under the Planning
Act 2016 and appropriately responds to the provisions and intent of the Noosa Plan 2020.

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to the
requested minor change to a development approval. Should you have any questions in relation to the
proposal, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email
[email protected] sincerely,



Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan.