Cover Letter - Minor Change Application

Change to Conditions


Condition 8 – Building Height

8.   The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8.5 metres above the ground level.


Applicants Request

It is requested that condition 3 is amended as follows:

8.   The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8.5 9.5 metres above the ground level.


Reason for Request

The existing gymnastics centre on the site already exceeds a building height of 8.5m, and as a result, strict
compliance with the current condition is not achievable. It is therefore requested that the condition be
amended to allow a maximum building height of 9.5m, consistent with the proposal plans.
The building will continue to present as a low-rise built form and is located a minimum of 100m from the
nearest boundary. Accordingly, the proposed height will not visually dominate the street, surrounding open
space, or broader skyline. The outcome remains consistent with Performance Outcome PO16 of the
Recreation and Open Space Zone Code, which seeks to ensure that built form is subordinate to the
landscape setting and does not detract from the visual amenity of the locality.



Condition 24 – External Works

24. Mary River Road must be upgraded in the vicinity of the site access. The works must be undertaken
    generally in accordance with drawing number C00 Revision 1 prepared by Noosa Council dated October
    2023. The works must be completed prior to the commencement of the use.


Applicants Request

It is requested that condition 24 is amended as follows:

24. Mary River Road must be upgraded in the vicinity of the site access. The works must be undertaken
    generally in accordance with drawing number C00 Revision 1 prepared by Noosa Council dated
    October 2023. The works must be completed prior to the commencement of the use of Stage 4.


Reason for Request

The uses associated with Stages 1 and 2 involve relatively minor extensions that will enhance the amenity
and functionality of the existing building for current occupants and will not generate any material increase in
traffic. Stage 3 only involves a field lighting upgrade. Accordingly, it is proposed that the external road
upgrades be deferred until Stage 4, which involves a substantial expansion of the facility with a gross floor
area of 983.73m².