Letter to Noosa Council - 20 Mitti Street

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allotments that are also about 350m² in area. The surrounding land is generally comprised of dwellings
on allotments that are about 600m² in area (Figure 2).

Background
The subject land contains a dwelling with recent addition being approved by Noosa Building Certifiers
(2016-0730), which was subsequently amended on 14 August 2018. The additions are connected to
the existing dwelling by an elevated walkway. The existing dwelling contains one kitchen, laundry and
is otherwise self-contained for the exclusive use of one household, in accordance with the definition
of a dwelling unit and consistent with a Detached House use.

A letter from Noosa Council dated 19 February 2018, was sent to the applicant suggesting that the
dwelling was being used as a dual occupancy; however, the applicant has confirmed that this is not
the case. Given the unique nature of the property the dwelling is made available for short term
accommodation in a range of modes to meet market demand.

While the applicant does rent the main dwelling on proposed Lot 2 for visitor accommodation from
time to time, the applicant does not attend the site while this is occurring. That is, both parts of the
dwelling are not occupied by different households at the same time. Consequently, the use of the
existing dwelling by a single household is consistent with the definition of a Detached House. Further,
it is not unusual for part of rental property to not be available for use by visitors; however, this might
change in the future.

The letter also states the applicant … may also wish to investigate the possibility of reconfiguring the
lot into 2 lots. However, goes on to say that … please note though the site is not sufficiently sized to
meet the minimum lot size requirements for a 2-lot subdivision falling below the minimum lot size of a
battle axed shaped lot of 800m². Therefore, were you to proceed with such a proposal the application
would need to demonstrate relevant grounds to Council.

Because of the above suggestion, the applicant lodged the current application in good faith following
a positive prelodgement meeting with the Council. Further, the applicant has provided all information
necessary in support of the proposal. It is hoped that this submission will provide enough information
that the development will be considered favourably.

It should be noted that the applicant has advised should the application not be supported it is likely
the whole of the dwelling will be made available for visitor accommodation in the future. The existing
built form contains a number of large bedrooms and other facilities making the dwelling attractive to
visitors, in particular large groups. It would be reasonably expected the property would be well
occupied by visitors to the area given the desirable location.

Localised Stormwater Flows
The key issue associated with the development is the matter of localised stormwater flow during a
1%AEP event. According to the advice provided by Barlow Shelley in the Flood Hazard Assessment
Report, the following is most relevant:



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18019 – 20 Mitti Street, Noosa Heads, August 2018