Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0087 (As Published) · MCU25/0087

               3.     CONSULTATION
               3.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               3.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •    Senior Development Engineer, Development Assessment

               The development generally satisfies the assessable provisions of the relevant codes. A summary
               of the pertinent issues is below.

               Access
               The applicant is proposing to remove the existing crossover and reconstruct the driveway generally
               in the existing location. The alignment of the proposed crossover is non-standard, it is
               recommended the works are administered through an Operational Works – Driveway Crossover.

               Earthworks
               The excavation for the dwelling house is considered building works.

               Stormwater
               A stormwater management plan has been prepared in support of the application; the proposed
               discharge location and site drainage characteristics are as existing.

               Landslide Hazard
               A small portion of the southeastern corner of the site is affected by the moderate landslide hazard
               overlay. A geotechnical investigation has been prepared by Tectonic addressing the landslide
               hazard, concluding a low risk of slope instability subject to the recommendations of the report.
               Conditions were provided.


               3.3. Other Referrals
               A coastal peer review of the proposed development was undertaken by BMT on behalf of Noosa
               Council. The review confirms that the Applicant’s coastal hazard assessment prepared by Moffat
               & Nichol which states an Erosion Prone Area (EPA) of 85 metres, is unlikely to be vulnerable to
               coastal erosion by 2100 under an extreme event scenario.
               The review therefore supports the conclusion that the proposed development will not adversely
               impact coastal processes or constrain future coastal management options, and confirms
               compliance with the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay requirements (PO1–PO4)
               noting only minor recommendations for MN to correct figure sources and update one erosion profile
               illustration.


               4.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
               conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No MCU25/0087 for a Material Change of Use - Dwelling house situated
               at 17 The Esplanade Sunshine Beach Qld 4567 and described as Lot 678 RP 48111, it is

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