Response to IR

Council’s Reference: MCU20/0149
Our Reference:       02654 L02 NG
Our Contact:         Nadine Gorton




11th March 2021



Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565


Attention: Planning Assessment


Dear Sir/Madam,

RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUST
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM
ACCOMMODATION OVER PREMISES LOCATED AT 29 FERGUSON STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH
AND DESCRIBED AS LOT 283 ON RP48111

I refer to the above application and the information request issued by your Council and dated 6th January
2021. This request listed 8 items that Council considers is necessary in order to complete its assessment of
the above application.

The applicant provides the following response:

Item 1: Provide details on the proposed rental arrangement, noting the proposed carparking
arrangement is not appropriately designed for rooms being let out individually.

Applicant’s Response to Item 1: The proposed dwelling will provide short term accommodation as one
whole building. The applicant has never had any intention of renting out rooms on an individual basis and does
not propose such an arrangement.


Item 2: Provide a Site Cover Calculation Plan, in accordance with the definition for site cover under
Noosa Plan 2020.

Applicant’s Response to Item 2: Amended plans are included in Attachment A detailing site cover
calculations. Please note that a pavilion style of building is proposed which provides a secluded setting
for guests amongst tropical landscaping.


Item 3: Provide evidence the design and siting of the outdoor living areas will not adversely impact on
the adjoining property to the west, including distances from habitable rooms and proposed noise
mitigation measures.

Applicant’s Response to Item 3: Please refer to Attachment A which provides amended plans detailing:

        Removal of day bed along western boundary
        Removal of media room and conversion of deck area to living room
        Solid wall and louvres along western wall of living room
        Relocation of pool equipment and air- conditioning plant to basement
        Solid screen wall to western end of pool
        Outdoor bath removed