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Notice about Decision DBW25 0028 · DBW25/0028
Notice about Decision - Statement of Reasons
Planning Act 2016
This Notice is prepared in accordance with s63(5) and s83(9) of the Planning Act 2016 to
provide information about a decision that has been made in relation to a development
application. The purpose of the Notice is to enable a public understanding of the reasons for
the planning decision, specifically having regard to:
• the relevant parts of the Planning Scheme and Assessment Benchmarks against which
the application was assessed; and
• any other information, documents or other material Council was either required to, or able
to, consider in its assessment.
All terms used in this Notice have the meanings given them in the Planning Act 2016 or
otherwise their ordinary meaning.
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: DBW25/0028
Applicant: Steven Charles Scheuer
Catherine Louise Miller
Approval: Building Work Assessable Against the Planning Scheme -
Additions to Dwelling House (Coastal Protection and Scenic
Amenity and Sloping Sites) and Demolition Works;
Early Referral Response – Additions to Dwelling House
(Building Height, Site Cover and Setbacks).
Street address: 32 Park Cres SUNSHINE BEACH
Real property description: Lot 595 RP 48112
2. PLANNING SCHEME DETAILS
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
Land Zoning: Low Density Residential
Assessment Type: Code Assessment
3. DECISION DETAILS
Type of Decision: Refusal
Date of Decision: 25 July 2025
ABN 97.969.214.121 PO Box 141
noosa.qld.gov.au Tewantin QLD 4565
[email protected] 07 5329 6500
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4. ASSESSMENT BENCHMARKS
The following assessment benchmarks applied to the development for the Noosa Plan 2020:
• Low Density Residential Zone Code
• Low Density Housing Code
• Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code
5. REASONS FOR THE DECISION
The reasons for this decision are:
1. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcome 6.3.1.2 (2)(c) of the Low Density
Residential Zone Code given the development would not maintain the low scale
character of the zone, given the cumulative impacts of non-compliant building height,
site cover and setback encroachments proposed.
2. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable outcome AO20.3 and corresponding
Performance Outcome PO20 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as the proposal:
a. The proposal does not provide a split level design with small floorplates or avoid
building bulk or benching of the site;
b. The proposal is not responsive to the natural topography and dominates the
landscape because it does not appropriately step-down slopes or avoid
benching, rather it presents an upright, bulky elevation to the adjoining
properties and coastal dune reserve to the rear.
3. The proposal does not comply with AO7.1, PO7, AO8.1, PO8 of the Low Density
Residential Zone of the Noosa Plan 2020 as:
c. The proposal exceeds the maximum building height and number of storeys,
presenting opportunities for overlooking, reduction of privacy and potential loss
of existing view lines.
d. The existing dwelling exceeds the maximum site cover of 40% of the site area
and the additions further exacerbates the building’s bulk.
e. The proposal will result in a site cover of 37.5% on the upper level and 40.4%
on the middle floor, and 35.9% on the lower level, well in excess of the
requirements of the planning scheme.
f. The proposed building bulk is incompatible with surrounding development and
the particular circumstances of the site, noting that existing development in
proximity generally steps down the slope.
g. The proposal is not of a scale compatible with surrounding development and
the circumstances of the site and will present an appearance of bulk to adjacent
properties.
4. There are no relevant reasons to approve the proposed increase to building height or
site cover from the maximum benchmarks specified by the Noosa Plan 2020 for this
area.
The detailed assessment and reasons for this decision are provided in the assessment
manager’s report, to request a copy of the report please email [email protected]
referencing the application number in this Notice.
6. REASONS FOR APPROVAL DESPITE NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ASSESSMENT
BENCHMARKS
Not applicable
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7. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT MATTERS FOR IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Not applicable
8. SUBMISSIONS
Not applicable
9. OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE PLANNING REGULATION 2017
Not applicable
10. OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about Council’s decision, please refer to the decision
package, using the application number referenced in this Notice, via the Application Tracking
tool on Council’s Planning Online webpage at:
https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/planning-development/development-tools-guidelines/have-
your-say-on-applications
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