planning report duplex v2 20.8.19 · 131998.981050.1

6.0      Conclusion
The proposed minor change to the existing approval for a duplex dwelling (12612 DA) to formalise
an existing deck on the middle floor, a screening device along the southern elevation of Unit 2 and
restrict the use of the ground floor units to storage is not considered substantially different
development.

The assessment finds the minimal increase in the site cover as a result of the change is compatible
with surrounding development and the circumstances of the site. The rear and side setback
encroachments are appropriate (in this instance), as the site affords existing mature landscaping to
neighbours and retains the amenity of users of the site and adjoining properties.

Having regard to the definition for ‘basement’ under the Superseded Planning Scheme and The
definition for ‘Gross Floor Area’ under The New Noosa Plan - the resultant GFA for the existing
development can comply with the 0.45:1 requirement (348m2).

Although, the development does not technically meet the building height in storeys definition along
the southern elevation of Unit 2, the adjoining neighbour impacted by the encroachment has provided
their formal letter of approval, subject to additional acoustic treatments to fences and restrictions of
the ground floor areas for storage only.

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is
therefore recommended, subject to the following wording changes to conditions 15, 16 and any other
condition of 12612 DA as considered necessary (deleted strikethrough, additions bold underlined):

15.    Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the
       approved plans of development. The approved plans are numbered 9801TP01 to 03
       prepared by ACArch and dated April 1998 (Amended August 2019) and as may be
       amended by these conditions.

16.    Modification of the rear building setback for the upper level deck is approved as shown on
       the proposal plan. Modification to the rear setback in relation to the lower level (middle floor)
       including the outer projection of the separating wall and privacy screens is approved to a
       minimum setback of 4 metres with a minimum average setback of 4.5 metres.

Please contact me if you require any further information and/or clarification with respect to the above
application.




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