22070_Minor Change Application · 132008.176.07

The decision to change the internal located roofs from Metal Sheeting to Concrete was driven
by the following factors:
• Safety in Design: concrete roofs provide far safer rooftop access for cleaning, routine
    maintenance and servicing of rooftop plant and PV cells. Concrete roofs also provide safer
    access points for facade and window cleaning.
• Code Compliance: Concrete roofs aid in achieving National Construction Code compliance
    for fire separation, acoustics, and other regulatory items.
• Construction Sequencing: The concrete roof is preferred to enable continuation of trade
    sequencing to the rooftop level, providing a superior and more robust roof for less cost in
    less time.
• Best Practice Construction: in Noosa’s corrosive environment, best practice building
    methodology prioritises concrete over metal roof sheeting as providing a more durable and
    enduring construction material with far greater structural integrity. It is also more resistant
    to severe weather events including hailstorms.

The perimeters of the buildings will continue to have pitched roofing, with the internal areas
comprising flat roof sections. Despite the flat internal roof sections, the visible roof forms will
remain varied, with different levels, presentation and appearance.

The proposed roof change will not impact compliance with the Noosa Plan or the visual
outcome of the development. Roof form outcomes of the Noosa Plan relevant to the site
include:

Tourist Accommodation zone code
Roof form
PO20
Roof forms:
(a) contribute positively to the local skyline;
(b) complement the character of the locality and the topography of the site;
(c) avoid box profiles/parapets; and
(d) do not create opportunities for overlooking the private open space or internal spaces of
    neighbourhood properties.

Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
AO8.5
Buildings and structures:
(a) incorporate articulated roof forms which are visible from the street;

The proposed change of roofing material and form will maintain compliance with these
provisions. The roof:
• will contribute positively to the local skyline, with no noticeable difference in the level of
   articulation and extent of variation in roof style visible from public spaces;
• will continue to complement the character of the locality and the topography of the site
   consistent with the current approval;
• will avoid box profiles and parapets;
• will not create opportunities for overlooking the private open space or internal spaces of
   neighbourhood properties; and
• will incorporate articulated roof forms which are visible from the street.