Minor Change Report 51988.2849.05 (As Published)

               The proposed change to the development approval requested by the applicant is determined to
               constitute a minor change on the grounds that:
               • The development would not result in substantially different development as the proposed
                 changes do not alter what the original approval allowed the site to be used for with the built
                 form changes being minor in terms of the overall scale and bulk of the existing development;
               • the change does not include prohibited development;
               • the change would not require the application to be referred to an additional referral agency or
                 cause a referral agency to have regard to new matters prescribed by regulation;
               • where the original application was code assessable, the change would not cause the
                 application to become impact assessable.
               3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               The original application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded 1985 planning
               scheme. Pursuant to s81 of the Planning Act 2017, Council must consider the planning scheme in
               effect when the original development application was lodged, however Council may give weight to
               Noosa Plan 2020 as the planning scheme in effect at the time of the minor change application
               being lodged.
               The pertinent issues arising from the application are discussed below:


               Noosa Heads Local Plan Code - Built Form
               The proposed awning extensions will not be visible from the beach side of the building and does
               not propose any building works higher than the approved building at the site.
               While the proposed new infill roof and ground level awnings will be visible from Hastings Street,
               the front setbacks are considerable such that the building will retain a compatible scale with the
               surrounding development and not present an appearance of bulk.
               The new glazed roof over the central void will be lower (approximately 1.3 metres) lower than the
               established roof level and includes glazed roofing elements. The roof is to provide weather
               protection while retaining visual permeability, natural light penetration and sense of openness in
               the central aera of the building. This outcome generally supports PO8 of the Noosa Heads Local
               Plan Code by ensuring the building “sits lightly” and does not visually dominate internal or external
               spaces.
               Importantly, the central void enclosure does not interrupt key views or vistas identified under PO7,
               nor does it adversely affect solar access or ventilation to adjoining premises. The use of
               transparent glazing and lightweight structural framing maintains visual connectivity through the
               building and reinforces the fine-grained, pedestrian-oriented character sought for Hastings Street
               under PO12 and PO14.
               Overall, the proposal represents an appropriate upgrade and replacement of the built form by
               improving pedestrian and tenant amenity while remaining consistent with the scale, character and
               design intent envisaged by the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code.


               Site Cover
               Previous assessments (TPC1900 & TPC2021) identifies that the proposed site cover of the existing
               development is approximately 63%.




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