PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT – 11 JULY 2023 · Planning & Environment Committee to Council report

ORDINARY MEETING                                                                        20 JULY 2023


   a. The proposed lots are not consistent with the size and character of surrounding lots and are
      less than the required minimum lot size and width.
   b. The proposed lots are irregular in shape, with the proposed lot shape not necessitated by a
      curve in the road, topographical constraints, or the site’s vegetation, with the lot shape
      constraining their future development for multiple dwellings.
   c. The future development of the lots is likely to result in duplication of accessways and
      services, excessive earthworks and modification to the landform which will impact on the
      amenity and character of the area.
   d. The proposed development is not consistent with the Overall Outcome 2(o) of the Noosa
      Heads Locality Plan Code to accommodate a greater diversity in housing types as the
      proposed reconfiguring a lot will limit the opportunities for further multiple dwellings in
      Noosa Heads.
2.    The proposed lots are not consistent with the Overall Outcome 2(f) and Performance Outcome
PO1 of the High Density Residential Zone Code to accommodate multiple dwellings to the exclusion
of dual occupancy and dwelling houses, as the proposed lots are unlikely to be able to accommodate
multiple dwellings consistent with the code’s built form requirements.
3.      The proposed development is contrary to Overall Outcome 2(c), (d) & (h), Performance
Outcome PO2 and Acceptable Outcome AO2 of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
Code as the proposed lot boundaries transect a wildlife corridor and no rehabilitation is proposed to
improve this ecological linkage.
4.      The proposed lots are in part located in a medium bushfire hazard area and the Bushfire
Management Plan does not make any assessment of the proposed development or identify any
bushfire mitigation measures, based on ecological principles, to minimise the risk to people and
property from bushfire hazard.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


5.5. MCU22/0120 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – HOME-
BASED BUSINESS (MECHANIC) AT 39 EUCALYPT WAY, COOTHARABA
That the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.5 be referred to the General
Committee and request the CEO to liaise with the applicant regarding a range of matters that would
reduce the potential impact such as:
   •   Limiting the use to 3 days a week and the hours 9am to 5pm;
   •   Installing acoustic barriers around the compressor and any other noise making machinery
       likely to create a nuisance outside of the property boundaries;
   •   Adopting work practices that buffer and direct noise away from neighbouring properties;
       and
   •   Conducting all operations to comply with noise limits set by the relevant Environmental
       Protection Policy.


5.6. MCU23/0019 - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 2A WOONGAR STREET, BOREEN
POINT
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.6 be referred to the General Committee for
further consideration and request the CEO to provide appropriate conditions considering the
environmental sensitivity of the site including the control of dogs and other activities that may impact
on environmental values.


5.7. MCU16/0090.02 - MINOR CHANGE TO THE EXISTING APPROVAL FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROVIDING A CAFÉ FOR GUESTS OF THE COMMUNITY USE – WELLBEING – TYPE 2