Cover letter operational works · OPW20/0082

Council Reference:   51988.2815.02 (TPC2055)
Our Reference:       01272 L06 NG



15th May 2020




Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565


Confidential Email Transmission: [email protected]
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Dear Sir/Madam

RE: LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS______________________
Operational Works for Landscaping associated with existing Multiple Dwelling Units located
at The Cove Noosa, 24 Little Cove Road, Noosa Heads described as BUP 10491

Martoo Consulting has been engaged by The Cove Noosa Body Corporate, as applicants’ for the
above proposal to seek Noosa Council approval for operational works that change the approved
existing pool area at The Cove Noosa at Little Cove Noosa Heads. The proposed changes relate to
a new pool, new deck area and screen fencing around the pool area.

The proposed changes and application type were discussed with Mr Glen Conforti who confirmed
that an application for Operational works would be required.


THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
The site is currently approved for 23 units which overlook a central pool area that has minimal area
for guests to sit and utilise the pool. A large existing open concrete drain extends around the eastern
side of the pool and through the centre of the site draining to Little Cove Beach which limits the
recreation area. The photograph below illustrates the location and limited recreational area of the
pool.

The applicant seeks approval to construct a new pool surrounded by a new timber framed deck over
the existing drain to provide additional recreational area for guests. Attachment A provides plans of
the proposal prepared by Thompsett Architecture and plans civil plans prepared by SCG. The plan
details the new deck area and timber screens along the northern side of the deck to ensure privacy
to the adjoining units.

The deck is to be located above the existing concrete drain with piers on either side of the drain.
The existing setback and pathway along the northern boundary are to be maintained. The existing
vegetation surrounding the drain generally comprises exotic palms and ground covers and is
proposed to be removed.

The figures below illustrate the existing site conditions and vegetation around the drain.