26.8.26 - Letter from ATP - Minor Change 25 August 2026 · MCU24/0074.01

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It is noted that short-term accommodation is also not consistent within the High Density
Residential Zone. Given the mix of land use zonings and that the Noosa Main Street Precinct
applies in part, any development of the site would have to be rationalised in order to achieve
the differing planning outcomes intended for the land.

Despite the above, the development parameters affecting the built form remain generally
consistent, in terms of the building height being 12m and three (3) storeys, with no site cover
requirement for land within the District Centre Zone, a plot ratio of 0.8:1 and similar building
setbacks11. While the site cover for the High Density Residential Zone is 40%, there is a minor
reduction in the amount of site cover now being proposed12. Further, there is no change to
the proposed building height13.

Other planning outcomes are also similar in terms the proposed built form having a high level
of architectural merit, given the varying building elements and forms described above 14 .
Further, the development is compatible with surrounding development 15 . The proposed
changes to the development do not affect the level of compliance with these outcomes.

In my opinion, the changes made to the development as approved, are minor and do not raise
any new town planning issues. The proposed development maintains the same land uses but
lowers the intensity of the short-term accommodation component to accord with the amount
of parking to be provided and remains consistent with the intent of the superseded Tourist
Accommodation Zone under which the approval was granted. The proposed development
provides for an appropriate mix of outdoor dining experiences providing for an active street
frontage amongst visitor accommodation16.

Summary

In summary, there are no town planning consequences resulting from a reduction in the
number of short-term accommodation units from 16 to 10. There is a small reduction in the
commercial floor space being provided for tenancies T1-T4. There is a corresponding reduction
in the demand for car and motorcycle parking required by the development.

A change to the design was required at ground level to facilitate servicing within the site with
access to be obtained from Thomas Street and egress to Albert Street. The detailed design has
also necessitated a change to the parking requirements at ground level and in the basement.

The parking being provided for the development as a whole comprises 68 carparking spaces
and 14 motorcycle spaces, which exceeds the parking requirement under the planning scheme.

11
   District Centre Zone Code – PO13, PO14, PO15 & PO18
12
   Residential High Density Zone Code – PO8
13
   Residential High Density Zone Code – PO6 & District Centre Zone Code – PO13
14
   District Centre Zone Code – PO22
15
   Residential High Density Zone Code – PO7
16
   Noosaville Local Plan Code – OO(z) superseded planning scheme

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