MCU17/0559.05 - Planning & Environment Court Appeal 1842 Of 2026 - For Minor Change To A Development Permit For A Material Change Of Use For A Duplex Dwelling At 2/16 Grant Street, Noosa Heads · Attachment 1 – Development Assessment Manager’S Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                    11 AUGUST 2026


plot ratio. Further, the planter boxes are said to be deteriorating, create moisture and termite
risks, and hinder termite inspections.

On these grounds, the appellant submits that removing the planter boxes would improve the
amenity of the premises and seeks orders allowing the appeal and amending the development
approval to permit their removal.

It is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded accordingly.


Previous Council Consideration
Not Applicable
Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynne Macartney – Tim Quirk
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
    Office of the CEO, Mayor &                Community Services            Corporate Services
            Councillors
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     Chief Executive Officer               Community Development         Financial Services
     Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles     Fleet
     Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture                Revenue Services
     People & Culture                      Community Connection          ICT
     Governance                            Customer Experience           Commercial Property
     Strategy & Environment &              Development & Regulation       Infrastructure Services
     Sustainable Development
     Director                              Director                      Director
     Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment        Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                         and Delivery
     Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                    Civil and Asset operations
     Destination Management
     Environmental Services                Environmental Health          Asset Management
     Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing           Building & Facilities
                                           Property / Permits            Disaster Management
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