Martoo Planning Statement

      (c) dramatically changes the built form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance;

      No dramatic changes to the built form. The proposed accommodation units are single storey
      have minimal area and located on a site that used to contain a residential dwelling.

      (d) changes the ability of the proposed development to operate as intended;

      The changes do not impact on operations of the site.

      (e) removes a component that is integral to the operation of the development;

      Does not remove a component that is integral to the operation of the development.

      (f) significantly impacts on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing traffic to
      the site;

      Proposed changes do not impact on traffic or transport networks. Sufficient carparking is
      provided on site .

      (g) introduces new impacts or increase the severity of known impacts;

      No change to existing impacts of the development. Proposed change is of a residential nature
      and supports the existing facility on site.

The proposed change to the existing approval is considered to meet the requirements detailed
under the Planning Act and the Development Assessment Rules for a Minor Change and will not
result in a substantially different development.

The proposed changes are considered minor changes under the Act.


4.2 Noosa Plan 2020

The proposed changes have been assessed against the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020 which ,
includes the site in the Tewantin Local Plan Area and provides it with a Community Facilities zone
(No. 3 Residential Care Facility). In accordance with definitions of the Noosa Plan 2020, the
proposed use is considered to be ancillary to a Residential Care Facility:

      Residential care facility means the use of premises for supervised accommodation, and
      medical and other support services, for persons who—
      a) can not live independently; and
      b) require regular nursing or personal care.

The assessment table for the Community Facilities zone indicates that a Residential Care Facility
is a consistent code assessable application where on a site specifically annotated for that use and is
to be assessed against the following codes:

       Tewantin Local Plan Code;
       Community Facilities Zone Code;
       Special Residential Code; and
       Works Codes.

The proposal has been reviewed against the above codes and is considered to comply with the
relevant outcomes. The proposed units will be used only to provide temporary accommodation for
staff associated with the existing Carramar facility on site.
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