Minor Change Request report 61 Noosa Springs · 132003.221035.1

Setback
PO9
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:
(a)       provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including
          provision of visual and acoustic privacy and access to sunlight;
(b)       not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable
          areas of adjoining premises;
(c)       provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
(d)       preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
(e)       allow for soft landscaping to be provided between buildings and the site boundaries to provide
          for trees and shrubs;
(f)       contribute to open streetscapes by avoiding buildings and structures within the front 6 metres
          of the property; and
(g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such as
    national parks, waterways and wetlands.


The proposal fully complies with PO9 for the following reasons-

         Will have little to no visual or acoustic impact on the surrounding properties as it is a small
          scale non-habitable room which sits behind existing vegetation.
         Does not obstruct views as it sits lower than surrounding and neighbouring buildings.
         A separation of more than 10m to the nearest building is provided which is more than
          enough to retain amenity.
         No vegetation will be removed for the construction. The proposal retains the existing soft
          landscaping containing mature shrubs and a tree.
         There is conjecture whether this is a street frontage as the road sits separately to Noosa
          Springs Drive and could be deemed a private road where in that case only requires a 1.5m
          setback.
         Council has already approved a structure in this location as a pergola is approved.