Minor Change to Existing Approval Refusal MCU17 0559 05 (As Published) · MCU17/0559.05

                            1.2. The resulting development represents an intensity and built form outcome that is
                                 materially greater than that envisaged for the site and surrounding area. The
                                 absence of visual impact does not mitigate the non-compliance with density
                                 controls, which regulate development intensity rather than visibility alone.
                            1.3. The proposed removal of the planter boxes is not warranted, as they are capable
                                 of being reinstated in accordance with the approved development and do not justify
                                 the recharacterisation of the subject level as a basement.
                            1.4. Approval of the proposed amendments would result in an undesirable planning
                                 outcome and precedent by allowing non-complying above-ground floor area to be
                                 excluded from gross floor area calculations, undermining the intent and consistent
                                 application of gross floor area and plot ratio controls under the Planning Scheme.
               4.     REFERRAL AGENCIES

               Not applicable.
               5.     ADVISORY NOTES

               Not applicable.
               6.     RIGHTS OF APPEAL

               You are entitled to appeal against this decision. A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the
               Planning Act 2016 is attached.
               7.     OTHER DETAILS

               If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available on line at
               www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.


               Yours faithfully,

               Ben Micallef
               Coordinator Planning | Development Assessment
               Development & Regulation


               Enc:   Appeal Rights




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