132004.4552.01 - Planning And Environment Court Appeal D114 Of 2025 For Minor Change To A Development Permit For A Material Change Of Use For A Duplex Dwelling At 1/27 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach · Attachment 1 - 132004.4552.01 - Officers Report

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                               9 DECEMBER 2025


including topography, namely that it seeks to enclose areas which provide natural lighting,
ventilation, building articulation etc within the building.

Accordingly, the application was refused.

An appeal was received by the Appellant on 16 October 2025.

The matter is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded
accordingly.

Previous Council Consideration
None.

Finance & Risk
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
McCullough Robertson – Troy Webb

Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:

    Office of the CEO, Mayor &                Community Services           Corporate Services
            Councillors
     Mayor & Councillors                   Director                     Director
     Chief Executive Officer               Community Development        Financial Services
     Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles    Fleet
     Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture               Revenue Services
     People & Culture                      Community Connection         ICT
     Governance                            Customer Experience          Commercial Property
    Strategy & Environment &               Development & Regulation      Infrastructure Services
    Sustainable Development
     Director                          x   Director                     Director
     Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment       Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                        and Delivery
     Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                   Civil and Asset operations
     Destination Management
     Environmental Services                Environmental Health         Asset Management
     Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing          Building & Facilities
                                           Property / Permits           Disaster Management
                                                                        Waste




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