2018-09-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               11 SEPTEMBER 2018


This application was refused by officers as it would require a very wide driveway generally
covering the full frontage of the site, with limited opportunities for landscaping and result in a poor
outcome for the streetscape. The proposal is not consistent with The Noosa Plan requirements to
minimise the number of access points to a site, ensure vehicle manoeuvring areas are designed
and sited to not dominate the street and provide opportunities for landscape screening. The
proposal is further not consistent with Council’s standard drawing for residential driveways which
seeks to limit the maximum width for a duplex to 5m which may widen to 6m at the property
boundary.
It is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded accordingly.
Previous Council Consideration
The application was previously decided by Council officers under delegation.
Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to advise on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be costs
associated with defending the appeal.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Wakefield Sykes - Solicitor
Internal Consultation
Nil

Departments/Sections Consulted:

      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                       Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Director                                 Director
      Executive Support             Community Development                    Financial Services
                                    Community Facilities                     ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                    Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                               Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health             Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development    Infrastructure Services
      Director                      Director                                 Director
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services             Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                   Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                     Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                   Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning              Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery




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