Referral Agency Response - Planning Refusal RAP22 0027

Officer: 	Georgina Schramm
Direct Telephone: 	07 53296569
Our Reference:	RAP22/0027
Your Reference:	n/a
23 February 2023
Paul Higgins
C/- Brennan Planning Pty Ltd
44 Maple St
COOROY  QLD  4563

[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Referral Agency Response - Refusal
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that Council, as a referral agency for the application, completed its assessment of the application on 22 February 2023. You are advised that Council refused the application. Reasons for refusal are detailed below.
application details
Application No.	RAP22/0027
Street Address:	15 Witta Cir Noosa Heads Qld 4567
Real Property Description:	Lot 96 N 21846
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
type of development
The applicant seeks the following type of development approval:
Development Permit for Building Works (Detached House)
reasons for refusal
Refuse the proposal for the following reasons:
The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcome 6.3.1.2 (2)(c) of the Low Density Residential Zone Code given the development would not make a positive contribution to the streetscape and would not maintain the low density and low scale character of the zone.
The proposed carport does not comply with Acceptable outcome AO8.1 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO8 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as:
The carport will increase site cover to 44% for the ground storey.
The increased bulk is located in the front setback and is not compatible with surrounding development or the particular circumstances of the site.

The increased bulk does not maximise opportunities to retain landscaping and will result in the removal of existing landscaping.
The increased bulk reduces the opportunities to provide soft landscaping between buildings.
The increased bulk will be visible and prominent to Witta Circle.
The proposed setback of the carport does not comply with Acceptable outcome AO9.1 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as:
The reduced front setback is not consistent the predominant character of the streetscape.
The carport, being located in the front setback, reduces the amount of space that is available for trees, shrubs and outdoor living.
rEPRESENTATIONS ABOUT REFERRAL AGENCY RESPONSE
The applicant may make representations to Council about this referral agency response at any time before the application is decided pursuant to section 30 of the Development Assessment Rules.
OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available on line at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.

Yours faithfully,

Georgina Schramm
Development Planner

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