planning report reinhardt · MCU18/0100

                                      Pivotal Perspective Pty Ltd
To ensure compliance with the relevant Outcomes, it is recommended a condition be included for
the site to be densely planted with a mixture of native shrubs and appropriate coastal trees in
accordance Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines for the
Coastal Areas. The landscaping shall include appropriate planting densities to ensure a suitable
vegetated buffer can be established that will require minimal ongoing maintenance.


5.0 State assessment and other matters

5.1 State interests
5.1.1 Matters established in the Planning Regulation

Nil

5.1.2 State Planning Policy

The SPP includes assessment benchmarks that may be applicable where a local government
planning scheme does not adequately reflect the SPP. The following assessment benchmarks are
applicable and have been appropriately considered in preparing this development application:

 State interest                Assessment against assessment benchmark
 Coastal Environment           The relevant State Interest seeks for the coastal environment to be
                               protected and enhanced, while supporting opportunities for coastal-
                               dependent development, compatible urban form along the state’s
                               coastal land. The site is within the urban footprint and meets the
                               relevant provisions to protect the coastal environment.



6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Detached House
(affected by a relevant Overlay – Coastal Protection Area) within the Detached House zone at 16
Plover Street, Peregian Beach (1/P9313). The proposal is code assessable development under The
Noosa Plan. The assessment finds the development meets the relevant Specific and Overall
Outcomes of the Noosa Plan subject to the following grounds of approval:

      •   The proposal is consistent with the coastal character of the area and will not detrimentally
          impact on the locality;
      •   The design maintains the visual continuity within the street;
      •   The development provides appropriate building setbacks and does not adversely impact
          upon natural coastal processes; and
      •   The design is sympathetic to the coastal environment protects the visual amenity enjoyed by
          users and others.

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is
therefore recommended. Please contact me if you require any further information and/or clarification
with respect to the above application.




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