cover letter

       With regard to the above, we confirm that the proposed changes constitute a “minor change”. In this regard, the
       following comments are provided:

                   The proposed changes will not result in a substantially different development (refer Section 3.1 below for
                    further discussion).
                   If the application for the proposal were remade including the change, it would not:
                         o Facilitate the introduction of prohibited forms of development;
                         o Require referral to additional referral agencies. We note that the original application was referred
                             to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines for matters pertaining to Acid Sulfate Soils
                             (Advice) and Clearing of Vegetation (Concurrence);
                         o Vary the level of assessment, recognising that the original application was subject to impact
                             assessment.

       On the basis of the above, we consider that this application meets the definition of a minor change.

       3.1 Assessment of Substantially Different Development

       Schedule 1: Substantially different development of the Development Assessment Rules (Version 1.3 dated 11
       September 2020) provides guidance on determining if a proposed change to a development approval results in a
       substantially different development.

       Although it depends on the individual circumstances of the development, the Development Assessment Rules
       provides a list of changes that may result in substantially different development. These criteria are provided below,
       along with an assessment of how the proposal meets each requirement.

            1. The proposed changes do not involve a new use.

                    Comment: There are no new uses proposed that would create different or additional impacts.

            2. The proposed changes do not result in the application applying to a new parcel of land.

                    Comment: The proposed minor change applies to the same parcel of land as the current development
                    approval.

            3. The proposed changes do not dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance.

                    Comment: The proposed changes do not dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and
                    appearance.

            4. The proposed changes do not change the ability of the proposal to operate as intended.

                    Comment: The proposed changes will not affect the ability of the proposal to operate as intended i.e. as
                    an integrated residential community.




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