2020-03-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                          10 MARCH 2020


      Proposed lot 2 would be accessed via an existing bridge and inspection shows that the
        bridge may require some significant maintenance work, potentially burdening Council’s
        resources in the future.
The officer report concluded that it was not an appropriate form of development for the land and
would result in adverse planning outcomes, including ecological, flooding and traffic which could
not be resolved by conditions. The proposal was found to not comply with a number of the
Noosa Plan codes applicable to the subdivision, including the Mary River Catchment Locality
Code, Biodiversity Overaly Code and Nautral Hazards Overlay Code, and Reconfiguring a Lot
Code, given the unsuitability of lot 2. The proposal was also found to similarly conflict with the
draft planning scheme requirements.
The applicant subsequently lodged an appeal against the decision seeking that the subdivision
be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.
It is order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded accordingly.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil

Finance & Risks
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Wakefield Sykes - Solicitor

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                          Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Director                                    Director
      Executive Support             Community Development                       Financial Services
                                    Community Facilities                        ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                       Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                                  Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health                Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   x   Infrastructure Services
      Director                      Director                                    Director
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                      Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                        Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                      Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning             X   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                Design and Delivery




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