Cover Letter - Minor Change Application · 51997.2399.02

For the reasons outlined above, it is considered that the proposed changes constitute a ‘minor change’ to
the approved development. On this basis, it is considered that the request should be dealt with pursuant to
provisions outlined within Section 81 of the Planning Act 2016.

Assessment Procedures

In accordance with Section 81 of the Planning Act 2016, in assessing the change application:

(4) The responsible entity must consider the statutory instrument, or other document, as in effect when the
development application for the development approval was properly made.

(5) However, the responsible entity may give the weight the responsible entity considers is appropriate, in the
circumstances, to— (a) the statutory instrument or other document as in effect when the change application
was made;

The 1997 Strategic Plan was in effect when the original application was made.

The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020) was in effect at the time that this change application was made.
In this circumstance, it is considered that weight should be afforded to the Noosa Plan 2020 when
assessing the proposed changes, as this document sets out the current planning intent for the Shire over
the next 20 years.

The proposed development would be associated with a Multiple Dwelling development under the Noosa
Plan 2020. The subject site is located within the Tourist Accommodation Zone and the Noosaville Local
Plan Area. A Multiple Dwelling is impact assessable, however, the following codes would be most applicable
to the assessment:
     + Noosaville Local Plan Code;
     + Tourist Accommodation Zone Code;
     + Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code;
     + Works Code

The inclusion of the proposed retractable awning does not raise any issues against the abovementioned
codes except for front setback requirements. An assessment against most relevant outcomes is provided
below:

Table 1 - Assessment of Development Parameters (applying to entire site area)

                    The Noosa Plan 2020                 Proposal                               Compliance
                    (Acceptable Outcome)
 Building Height    3 storeys and 12m                   No change to maximum height            P
 Site Cover         45%                                 No change to site cover                P
 Side Setbacks      1.5m up to 4.5m in height; 2m       No change – awning is located          P
                    between 4.5m and 7.5m               approximately 3m from the
                                                        eastern side boundary
 Front setback      8 metres from the front             The proposed awning would be           O
                    boundary for the third storey       located 7m from the front
                                                        boundary with Gympie Terrace
                                                        once fully extended.

The proposed development is compliant with the key acceptable outcomes contained within the relevant
codes with the exception of front setbacks. An assessment against the corresponding performance
outcomes and overall outcomes relevant to each issue are discussed below: