2017-10-16 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                     16 OCTOBER 2017


    of a Lot (1 Lot into 29 Lots), situated at 215 David Low Way Peregian Beach for the following
    reasons:
    1.    The proposal development is in conflict with the tourism objectives of the planning
          scheme as set out in the:
          (i)    Desired Environmental Outcomes; and
          (ii)   Overall Outcomes for the Eastern Beaches Locality Code,
          of the Noosa Plan.
    2.    The proposed development is an inconsistent use in the Open Space Recreation Zone.
    3.    The proposed development is for a scale and form of buildings which is incompatible
          with the informal beachside character of the Eastern Beaches Locality and is contrary
          to the Overall Outcomes of the Eastern Beaches Locality Code. Furthermore, the
          proposal is for multiple housing, a form of development which under the Planning
          scheme is limited to Sunshine Beach.
    4.    The proposed development ignores the Council’s long-held planning strategy whereby
          the site is to be retained for low-cost visitor accommodation.
    5.    The proposal presents an unacceptable development outcome with respect to
          adjoining properties in Rufous Street.
    6.    The development provides for an inadequate number of car parking spaces.
    7.    The application has not demonstrated sufficient planning or community need to justify
          setting aside the clear conflicts with the Noosa Plan.
    8.    The proposed works are contrary to the Natural Hazards Overlay Code as the risk from
          bushfire has not adequately been addressed and the layout may compromise the
          safety of people and property in the event of a bushfire.
    9.    The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the development will not adversely
          impact upon the specialised habitat for threatened species through discharge of
          stormwater through the wetland areas of the National Park.
    10.   The application for the proposed works has not demonstrated compliance with State
          Planning Policy July 2017 Part E Biodiversity as impacts on matters of state
          significance have not been adequately addressed.
    11.   A number of properly made submissions have been received raising valid grounds of
          objection.
    1.    The proposed works are contrary to the Desired Environmental Outcomes of the Noosa
          Plan as the development does not provide for low cost visitor accommodation on the
          site;
    2.    The proposed works are contrary to the Eastern Beaches Locality Code as the
          development is not compatible with the strategic intent for the site and the character of
          the surrounding area;
    3.    The proposed works are contrary to the Natural Hazards Overlay Code as the risk from
          bushfire has not adequately been addressed and the layout may compromise the
          safety of people and property in the event of a bushfire;
    4.    The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the development will not adversely
          impact on the specialised habitat for threatened species through discharge of
          stormwater through the wetland areas of the National Park;


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