Letter from Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd - 5 March 2018 · 51985.3785.05

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The proposed development for multiple dwellings was granted under a former planning
scheme, which provided for considerably more development on the subject land than that
allowed under the current Noosa Heads Locality Code. An extract from the Shire Planner’s
report (12/12/1998) providing the key development parameters is provided below (Figure 3).




Figure 3 – Extract from Shire Planner’s Report 12/12/1988

Having regard to the provisions under the Noosa Heads Locality Code, the following
comments are made about the most relevant specific outcomes sought under Table 9.11:
   • Density O6 – the proposed part enclosure of the balcony does not constitute a
      bedroom and therefore there is no increase in residential density;
   • Height O7 – there is no change in building height;
   • Setbacks O8 – setbacks remain unchanged consistent with the existing setback of the
      balcony at the third level, this being about 3m. The part enclosure of the balcony will
      not cause any adverse amenity impacts upon adjoining or nearby premises;
   • Site cover, gross floor area and plot ratio – with respect to the site cover this remains
      unchanged at 26.5% (Figure 3). It is accepted that the enclosure of the balcony area is
      technically GFA; however, this is for an additional 8m² (approximately) and makes no
      material difference to the appearance of building bulk given the GFA currently is
      4,391m² (Figure 3). The increase in plot ratio is also of no consequence. The proposed
      part enclosure is compatible with the existing development and does not add to
      building bulk;
   • Roof Form O15 – the proposed roof form will complement the character of the locality,
      with the roof to match the new roofing proposed for the development as a whole.

Having regard to the above, the proposed does not offend any of the relevant specific
outcomes under the Noosa Heads Locality Code.

Conclusion

The proposed development is for a minor balcony enclosure for Unit 17 at the lower level,
located beside the Quamby Place neighbourhood centre. The balcony area is removed from
the Noosa River, overlooks the carparking area for the centre and is otherwise setback from
the frontage to Quamby Place.




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