Response to Information Request RAL190011 · RAL19/0011

approximately 50 metres to the north of the northern boundary of Lot 528 MCH 1930
however this is not explicitly detailed.

Information Required
    4. Provide an amended plan of development that accurately details at least two (2)
       natural or existing built features in relation to the boundaries of Lot 528 MCH 1930.

Applicants Response

In response to Item 4 of Council’s Information Request, the applicant is unclear of the
intent/relevance of this item. Most importantly and in context to the existing Lot 528 on
MCH1930, we refer to our response to Item 1 of Council’s information request which clearly
outlines the merits of the boundary realignment proposal.

Additional Item Raised by Email Dated 13/5/19

Issue
It appears there are two detached houses on site at 120 Happy Jack Creek Rd. There does
not appear to be an approval for an ancillary or secondary dwelling unit on Council records.
Could you please provide comment in this regard.

Applicants Response

The owner of Lot 480 on MCH524 has sourced information from Murray Brown (an agent
who been selling in the local Ridgewood area for 20yrs+). Murray has advised that the
cottage was built well before council approval was required for 2nd dwellings under the
Noosa Plan. This is confirmed by the builder who is doing a refurbishment and electrical
upgrade to the cottage and says it is very solid hardwood construction and the estimated
age of the cottage is in the 1940’s/50’s with masonite lined walls and no screws only nails.
Given the age of the cottage, it is not expected that Council will have any records of any
building approvals as it pre-dates the fire which destroyed their records.

3.0     SUMMARY

In accordance with Section 13.2 of the Development Assessment Rules, we hereby provide
Council with a response to all of the information requested and ask that Council proceed with
the assessment of this application. We trust Council will issue a favourable Development
Permit in due course and should Council wish to discuss the above matter in further detail
please do not hesitate to contact me on (07) 5441 2188.

Yours faithfully,




Blake Bell BRTP, M.P.I.A., CPP, MDIA
Director / Principal Town Planner
MURRAY & ASSOCIATES (QLD) PTY LTD