Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51994.1391.01

For the reasons outlined above, it is considered that the proposed changes constitute a ‘minor change’ to
the approved development. On this basis, it is considered that the request should be dealt with pursuant to
provisions outlined within Section 81 of the Planning Act 2016.

Assessment Procedures

In accordance with Section 81 of the Planning Act 2016, in assessing the change application:

(4) The responsible entity must consider the statutory instrument, or other document, as in effect when the
development application for the development approval was properly made.

(5) However, the responsible entity may give the weight the responsible entity considers is appropriate, in
the circumstances, to— (a) the statutory instrument or other document as in effect when the change
application was made;

On 31 October 1994, Council issued a town planning consent permit for a multiple dwelling (5 units)

The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020) was in effect at the time that this change application was made.
In this circumstance, it is considered that weight should be afforded to the Noosa Plan 2020 when
assessing the proposed changes, as this document sets out the current planning intent for the Shire over
the next 20 years.

The proposed development would constitute a Multiple Dwelling under the Noosa Plan 2020. The subject
site is located within the Medium Density Residential Zone and the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area. A Multiple
Dwelling is code assessable, and subject to assessment against the following codes:
      + Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
      + High Density Residential Zone Code;
      + Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code;
      + Works Codes

The proposed enclosure of the terrace associated with Unit 2 would cause a minor increase to the GFA of
the Unit from 100m2 to 105.5m2. While no longer meeting the definition of a small dwelling unit, the multiple
dwelling would maintain an plot ratio that complies with the maximum allowable plot ratio permitted in the
High Density Residential Zone.

An assessment against the most relevant outcomes contained within the code is provided below:

Table 1 - Assessment of Development Parameters (applying to entire site area)

                    The Noosa Plan             Existing              Proposal                      Compliance
                    2020
                    (Acceptable
                    Outcome)
     Site Cover     45% (small dwellings)      34.6%                 No change                     P
     Plot Ratio     0.75:1 (small dwellings)   0.667:1 (540m2)       0.674:1 (545.5m2)             P
Further the proposed additions are considered to achieve the overall outcomes of the code, including
Overall Outcome 2(c) and (h) for the following reasons:

1.      The development will continue to make a positive contribution to the streetscape by maintaining the
        street presentation landscaped areas in their current form. The additions are located at the rear of the
        building, beneath an under-croft, and will not be visible from the frontage or adjoining properties.