2019-04-09 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                          9 APRIL 2019


The subject property and surrounding properties are within a Coastal Management District, an
Erosion Prone Area and affected by the Coastal Building Line. Repealed policy and past
assessment has resulted in development forward of the Coastal Building Line. However, new
knowledge about coastal erosion including new erosion prone area modelling in accordance with
State guidelines, highlights the need to take a strong position in ensuring that development does
not encroach seaward of the Coastal Building Line to minimise risk to hazards.
The development is not in accordance with the relevant statutory planning instruments including
The Noosa Plan’s Natural Resources Overlay Code for Coastal Protection. The proposal raises
significant planning concerns and is recommended for refusal for the following reasons:
1.     The proposal is in conflict with the assessment benchmarks of the State Planning Policy as
       it proposes development in an Erosion Prone Area and Natural Hazard Area.
2.     The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Planning Scheme in that it proposes
       development:
       a.     in the Landslide Hazard Area thereby placing people and property at risk and does
              not maintain the natural processes and protection function of land forms and
              vegetation contrary to the provisions of the Natural Hazards Overlay Code.
       b.     in the Coastal Protection Area extending seaward of the Coastal Building Line and is
              likely to adversely impact upon natural coastal processes contrary to the
              requirements of the Natural Resources Code.
       c.     which does not protect the dunal area and natural environmental nor maintain the
              safety of people and works contrary to the Overall Outcomes for the Eastern Beaches
              Locality.
3.     Recent modelling carried out by the Council indicates significant erosion is likely to occur in
       the future which may threaten life and property should the proposed development proceed.
4.     Given the site is affected by the Coastal Building Line and is located in a highly vulnerable
       erosion prone area, the proposed 6m setback is not sufficient to minimise the risk of
       erosion.


Departments/Sections Consulted:
   Chief Executive Officer        Community Services                        Corporate Services
     Executive Officer            Community Development                     Financial Services
     Executive Support            Community Facilities                      ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                     Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health              Revenue Services

     Executive Services       x   Environment & Sustainable Development     Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement         Building & Plumbing Services              Asset Management
     Customer Service         x   Development Assessment                    Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                   Economic Development                      Civil Operations
     People and Culture           Environmental Services                    Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning               Infrastructure Planning,
                              x
                                                                            Design and Delivery




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