Cover Letter

5. CONCLUSION
The proposed changes to the approval are considered minor and do not impact on the surrounding
area or adjoining properties. This application can be supported on a number of grounds as
previously detailed and include:
                  The proposed changes are considered minor as they meet the requirements of the
                   Planning Act.
                  The proposed changes provide a more efficient internal layout for the building.
                  The proposed changes do not alter the external appearance of the building.
                  The proposed changes are consistent with the provisions of the Noosa Plan.

Please find attached:

       Change Form 5
       Attachment A - Proposal plans including site and floor plans and elevations
       Attachment B – Construction Methodology prepared by KANE.

As detailed in this correspondence the proposed changes are minor and relate to internal changes
to the building and carparking layout with a report outlining the Construction Methodology for the
development. Councils fee schedule details the following fees for Change applications:




The applicant submits that the proposed changes as More Substantial Matters as per the fee
proposal and requests that the fee of $4900.00 be applied as this is the most relevant fee and best
represents the amount of time required by Council to assess the application. The revised plans:

                  Detail proposed minor internal changes
                  Do not significantly alter the external appearance of the building
                  Refine the layout
                  Reduce floor area
                  Do not require referral to external specialist consultants

The original development application was charged an assessment fee of $43,667.00 for the Material
Change of Use and $4420.00 for the reconfiguration (easement). The proposed changes are not
considered to be Major Matters as per Councils fee schedule and will not require $10,916.75 worth
of assessment.

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is
recommended and if you have any queries please contact our Sunshine Coast office.

Yours sincerely




Nadine Gorton
Senior Town Planner
Martoo Consulting Pty. Ltd.




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