Minor Change Report - RAL18/0023 02 (As Published) · RAL18/0023.02

               Plan 2020 as the planning scheme in effect at the time of the minor change application being
               lodged.
               The following codes from Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •      Major Centre Zone Code;
               •      Noosaville Local Plan Code;
               •      Reconfiguring a lot Code;
               •      Works Codes;
               •      Acid sulfate soil Overlay Code
               •      Bushfire hazard Overlay Code
               The proposed change to the condition is generally consistent with the above codes.
               Existing Condition 53(a)
               Landscaping Works
               53. The development site must be landscaped in accordance with the Noosa Plan’s Landscaping
               Code and Planning Scheme Policy Landscaping Plants and Guidelines. The landscaping must be
               reflective of the surrounding natural landscape and must be reflective of the surrounding natural
               landscape. The works must be undertaken in accordance a plan prepared by a qualified person*
               and in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
                a. Local native plant species suitable for the location in mulched garden beds within the lots that
               front to Hofmann Drive and the future extension of Hofmann Drive that are 6m wide to the
               residential lots 17-19 and 10m wide to the remaining lots at the time of sealing the plan of
               subdivision.
               Applicant’s Request
               The applicant has requested existing condition 53(a) be amended to allow Council to vary the 10
               metre setback as part of subsequent development applications. Specifically, the applicant
               requests:
               a. Local native plant species suitable for the location in mulched garden beds within the lots that
               front Hofmann Drive and the future extension of Hofmann Drive that at 6m wide to the residential
               lots 17-19 and 10m wide to the remaining lots at the time of sealing the plan of subdivision, unless
               otherwise approved by Council as part of a subsequent development application over the
               newly created lots.
               In support of the request the applicant submits:
               The revised 7m buffer maintains the intent of the condition by providing a landscaped frontage to
               Hofmann Drive with local native species. The revised buffer will continue to achieve the intent of
               the original condition by providing a landscaped edge to Hofmann Drive with local native plant
               species, while balancing the site’s development potential. The change is sought to align the
               approval with the outcome of discussions and agreement reached with Council during the Child
               Care Centre appeal. Specifically, it was agreed that a 7m wide landscape buffer is appropriate for
               Lot 4, in place of the previously conditioned 10m width.
               Assessment of Request
               The request to vary the buffer is appropriate however the wording of the request is not consistent
               with the wording of the agreed court settlement and is not supported. The court settlement details
               a 7m landscape buffer for Lot 4 only and only if the child care centre is to be developed. The
               applicant however requests flexibility for a reduced setback over other lots and does not refer
               specifically to lot 4 or the child care centre. A revised wording consistent with the court settlement
               is detailed below.
               Recommendation
               Landscaping Works

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Version: 7, Version Date: 28/01/2026