Minor Change application (002) · 51983.3225.12

The proposed change to the existing approval are 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

The subject site is located in the Noosa Heads Locality and zoned Visitor Mixed Use which details
that a mixed use development of shops and units is a consistent impact assessable use. The
relevant codes for assessment of development include the Noosa Heads Locality Code and Visitor
Accommodation Code. The proposal has been assessed against the relevant provisions and is
considered to meet the intent of the zone which details that development is to contribute to the
provision of a high level of residential amenity, residential quality, landscape quality and safety.

A review of the proposal against the relevant development parameters is detailed in the table below.
It is noted that the existing development is well under Planning Scheme requirements in terms of
Gross Floor Area, site cover and building height.

  Development          Requirement                         Proposal
  Parameter
  Building height      Max - 4 storey and 15 metres        4 storey and 11.5m
  Gross       Floor    Max for site: 5680m2                Existing residential component: 2305.05m2
  Area                                                     Proposed works: 90.69m2
  Site cover           45%                                 Complies - Existing development: 35%

  Roof form            Roof pitch of 5 degree and          Flat roof and no eaves proposed.
                       600mm eaves
  Setbacks             Side boundary - half the            The existing building is setback approximately
                       building height                     3.5metres from the side boundary (opposite
                       Building separation – 3.5m          side of easement/walkway). The additional
                                                           works do not substantially alter the amenity of
                                                           the area.

The proposal does not comply with scheme requirements in relation to the provision of a pitched
roof form and eaves. The proposal has been reviewed against the Specific outcomes below:

      O15 Roof forms—
      a) contribute positively to the local skyline; - The proposed roof form is not highly visible to the
          street or surrounding areas as it is located within the development site. The roof line has some
          variation and complements the roof form of Unit 15.

       b) complement the character of the locality; - The roof line is similar to the roof line approved for
          Unit 15 and the adjoining roof line of Bay Village.

       c) use soft and articulated, pitched, skillion or curved roof forms; - The roof line provides variation
          to the internal areas of the site.

       d) avoid low pitched (eg. less than 5 degrees) or box profiles/parapets; and – The roof line is
          consistent with the roof line of Unit 15 and is not highly visible to the surrounding area.

       e) do not create opportunities for residents to overlook the private open space areas of
          neighbouring properties – Screens and solid balustrades have been provided to the roof top
          area to minimise overlooking.

It is noted that Council approved a roof top terrace, pool area and flat roof for Unit 15 under Council
reference - 5183.3225.06 and that the Draft Noosa Plan seeks to remove these roofing provisions.

The existing building setback from the eastern easement (which forms the boundary of the site) is to
be generally be maintained with a small encroachment proposed due to cladding and new gutters.
The additional fourth storey results in the building not complying with the required setback however
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