Justification Letter · 51997.2199.03

22/10/2020


Noosa Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565


RE:              REFERRAL APPLICATION (BUILDING)
                 with Council as Concurrence Agency (RAB)
AT:              2/12 Bluefin Court Noosaville
                 Lot 2 on SP100717
                 SBA # 9049

We request on behalf of our client, approval to site the proposed patios within the
Medium-Density Zone setback 1000mm to the side boundary in lieu of 1.5m OMP and
1.1m OMP to the rear boundary in lieu of 6000mm.

The proposed patios is requested to provide shading to the outdoor recreational
areas. To ensure compliance with the Performance Outcomes to the Noosa Plan
2020, an alternative provision to the QDC is requested having regard to:

PO12 Building Setbacks
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:
(a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises,
including provision of visual and acoustic privacy;
(b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or
habitable areas of adjoining premises;
(c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
(d) preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
(e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including
(f) adequate area at ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living
and utilities;
(g) be consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area; and
protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important
areas such as national parks, waterways and wetlands.

Response:

      (a) The proposed patios will be setback as a distance that will not impact on the
          adjoining lots considering the boundary provides a 1.8m screening fence.
      (b) The proposed patios will be setback as a distance that will not impact on the
          adjoining lots considering the boundary provides a 1.8m screening fence.