Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51987.3004.01

A Dwelling House is accepted development subject to requirements, and subject to assessment
against the following the following assessment benchmarks:

 Applicable Assessment Benchmarks
 Noosa Plan 2020
                         +   Acceptable Outcomes AO5, AO7, AO8, AO9, AO10, AO11, AO12, AO13,
                             AO14, AO16, AO17, AO18, AO19, AO20 and AO21 of the Low Density
                             Residential Zone Code.

                         +   Acceptable Outcomes AO2, AO3, AO4, AO7, AO15, AO16, AO18 and
                             AO22 of the Low Density Housing Code.


The site is also affected by the following overlays:-
    + Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay (Area 2); and
    + Landslide Hazard Overlay (Moderate Hazard Area)

However, the proposed new building work would not trigger assessment against the overlay codes
for the following reasons:-
     + it will not involve excavation of 100m³ or more of material at or below 5 metres AHD; and
     + it is not located in the part of the site that is a mapped landslide hazard area.

The proposed development has otherwise been assessed against the applicable benchmarks does
not raise any issues. The proposed development involves ‘like for like’ alterations an involves no
changes to the built parameters including height, setbacks and landscaped areas. A large area at the
rear of the site will be retained for landscaping purposes and includes large mature trees.

Conclusion

The above report demonstrates that the proposal involves a minor change under the Planning Act
2016 and appropriately responds to the provisions and intent of the Noosa Plan 2020. Overall, it
has adequately been demonstrated that the proposed changes comply with the performance and/or
overall outcomes of the relevant codes and will maintain a high level of residential amenity and a
building that complements the beachside character of the area. Consequently, the minor change
application should be supported.


Proceeding

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to
the requested minor change to a development approval. Should you have any questions in relation
to the proposal, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email
[email protected] sincerely,




Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan.