Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW26 0060 (As Published)

               3.     SITE DETAILS
               3.1. Site History
               The driveway crossover was constructed sometime between April – September 2015 and has
               existed in its current state since.
               Sometime between September 2015 and May 2016, a set of pavers were installed within the road
               reserve to provide a pathway from a private gatehouse to the subject dwelling house.
               It’s unclear if this application has been lodged as a result of compliance.
               3.2. Site Description
               The site has a frontage to Witta Circle and The Noosa River.
               3.3. Surrounding Land Uses
               Low Density Residential
               4.     ASSESSMENT
               4.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •      State Planning Policy;
               •      South East Queensland Regional Plan;
               •      Planning Regulation 2017; and
               •      Noosa Plan 2020 (20 March 2026).
               4.2. Noosa Plan 2020
               The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •      Low Density Housing Codes
               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:
               Driveway Crossover
               The driveway crossover does not strictly comply with Council’s standard drawing RS-049 with
               respect to its width and layout. The Witta Circle verge width is much narrower than the standard
               drawing (~3.5m vs. 5.5m) and includes line marked on-street parking. In this instance, a wider,
               non-standard driveway crossover is considered necessary to facilitate safe and efficient use.
               Because this application is seeking retrospective approval, the scope of the recommended
               conditions excludes any prestart deliverables.
               Existing Pavers
               Council does not support private footpaths, pavers, steppers, etc, in the verge. However, in this
               instance, the pavers have existed for over 10 years and do not present as a trip hazard to
               pedestrians. Therefore, it is recommended that an annotation is added to the approved plan that
               states they are not approved but does not require their removal.
               Engineering is satisfied that the application satisfies the relevant provisions of The Noosa Plan
               2020 and recommends the following conditions.
               5.     CONSULTATION
               5.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               5.2. Internal Council Referrals
               Not applicable

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Version: 2, Version Date: 06/08/2026