3.0 Cover Letter

Minor Change
Background Information

On the 15th of September 2023 Noosa Council issued a Development Approval for a Material Change of Use for Aquaculture at 14-16
Action Street Noosaville (subject site).


The subject site is characterized by an existing steel framed and steel-clad shed comprising concrete hardstand and two driveways to
Action Street. The subject site is located at the corner of Action Street. Existing landscaping is located along the western boundary and
comprises large hardwood species on a sloping bank which adjoins properties 39-43 Rene Street. This landscaping forms the basis for this
application.


The subject site owner was made aware of issues with the existing landscape dropping branches onto neighbouring properties along Rene
Street. At the time advice was sought from Arborist who advised the tree species, height and proximity to existing structures was a safety
risk. The arborists were contracted to undertake the work however complaints were made, and Council advised that an application to
change the existing Development Approval to lawfully remove the landscaping is required.


It is noted that MCU23/0038 imposed conditions to provide street trees and feature landscaping to the street frontage of the development
(Condition 8, a-b). Condition 8 c), required the development to retain the existing landscape onsite.


For the applicant to lawfully remove the existing landscape for safety reasons this application seeks a Minor Change to amend Condition 8
c) and provide new landscaping as per the attached Landscape Plans prepared by our office.



Proposed Minor Change

Figure 1 below illustrates the extent of the existing landscaping located along the site’s western boundary.




Figure 1 - Site Plan prepared by Building Suncoast Green, 2023.