2021-11-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  9 NOVEMBER 2021


      1.    The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcome 2 ( c), Performance outcomes
            PO9, PO 10 & PO11 of the Medium Density Zone code in Noosa Plan 2020 and will
            result in:
            a.    Increased bulk and scale for a development that already exceeds the scale of
                  other development in the area;
            b.    A decrease of private open space for Unit 6, and
            c.    A reduction in the extent of landscape area provided for the site.
      2.    The proposal is contrary to the Overall and Performance Outcomes of the Dual
            Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code in Noosa Plan 2020 as:
            a.    The existing building is of a bulk and scale that is not consistent with the character
                  existing and sought for the area and the proposed changes will contribute
                  additional bulk and scale; and
            b.    The proposed changes will reduce the private open space of Unit 6 and the extent
                  of landscape area on site.
B.     Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

REPORT
1.    PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks approval to change an existing development approval for a Multiple Dwelling
Unit development for 6 dwelling units. It is proposed to amend Unit 6 by enclosing part of an existing
balcony, extending a bathroom and bedroom into an existing internal courtyard. The changes result
in an additional 15m2 of gross floor area and additional site cover across the site. The applicant is
seeking retrospective approval, as the works have been completed. Refer Figure 1 for the Locality
and Figures 2 & 3 for the proposal plans.




                                 Figure 1 – Locality and subject Unit 6

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