Planning report

REPORT

3            BACKGROUND
3.1          Site History
The subject site has an existing Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Professional offices,
Shop, and Caretakers Residence (Council Ref: 2006/215) in 2006. This permit has been acted on, with the
current building reflecting/complying with this permit. A copy of this permit can be found in Appendix E.

3.2          Pre-lodgement
3.2.1        Local Authority Engagement
The applicant undertook an informal pre-lodgement discussion with Noosa Shire Council staff in 2018 which
included Patrick Murphy (Coordinator Planning). These discussions concluded the proposed use is generally
supported. Discussion focussed on the relevant car parking requirements as the proposed development is
unable to be required parking on site. Council advised non-compliance of carking requirements can be
addressed through adherence with a new car parking policy to be implemented by Council in the future. This
policy enables the applicant to pay a financial contribution to Council in lieu of providing the required
carparking on site.
In January 2021, the applicant undertook additional correspondence with Patrick Murphy, who confirmed the
car parking policy had been implemented. Patrick provided a copy of the policy and advised the financial
contribution is to be resolved through the applicant and Council implementing an Infrastructure Agreement
(IA) which must be agreed to and signed by the applicant prior Council issuing the development permit.




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