Ext to currency lot 323 (37 Douglas formerly 35 Douglas st)- Planning Report

3.    Extension to currency period - 132003.221157.4

In accordance with Section 87 (1) of the Planning Act 2016, Council may consider any relevant matter.
Section 87 (1) is provided below for reference

87       Assessing and deciding extension applications

(1)   When assessing an extension application, the assessment manager may consider any matter
      that the assessment manager considers relevant, even if the matter was not relevant to
      assessing the development application.

In this case it is considered the relevant matters is the planning scheme in force at the time of the
original approval, The Noosa Plan 2006 and Noosa Plan 2020.

The original application was approved under the Transitional Planning Scheme and given an
extension was granted in 2009, was deemed to comply with The Noosa Plan 2006 with some minor
changes to the approved plans.

The previous extension to the relevant period given was assessed against The Noosa Plan 2006 and
it was determined to be consistent with the requirements of that planning scheme.

The main issues identified were in relation to site cover, setbacks and roof pitch. Since the previous
change was approved, the Noosa Plan 2020 has come into effect and therefore an assessment
against the Medium Density Zone Code and the Low Density Housing Code in relation to the above
matters is provided below.

An assessment of each of the issues raised under the previous extension to currencies which are
summarised below:

3.1 Setback

A setback relaxation is sought to the rear and side boundaries. The proposal includes the retention
of vegetation within the rear setback which will offset any building bulk and scale. An undeveloped
vegetation road corridor is located in this location which buffers and screens the development. The
proposed rear boundary setback is consistent with developments both adjoining and in the area.

Where encroaching within the side boundary setback, privacy is maintained by ensuring windows
openings are screened. The proposed side boundary setback remains consistent with
developments both adjoining and in the area. Lots in the area are typically narrow which drastically
reduces usable building footprint. Council has granted numerous side boundary setback
relaxations. The proposal therefore complies with PO12 of the Medium Density Residential zone
code.

3.2 Site Cover

The Noosa Plan 2020 seeks a Site Cover of 40% for dwelling house in the Medium Density residential
zone. Noting that AO 10 of the Medium Density Residential zone code is an Acceptable Outcome. It
is considered the proposal complies with PO10 as described below.


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