Minor Change - Planning Report

6.   Conclusions

The applicant, John and Michelle Signal, seek approval for an alternative boat lifting device to be fitted
to the existing jetty at 18 Topsails Place, Noosaville 4566. The proposed Minor Change to the Conditions
Contained within the Decision Notice OPW16/0011 is consistent with the intent of the original approval.

This report demonstrates that the proposed development is permitted pursuant to the provisions of the
Planning Act 2016 and the Noosa Plan 2020, and the proposed boat lifting device can be supported on
several grounds, including:

          • The development application has been made in accordance with the requirements of both
               the Planning Act 2016 and Development Assessment Rules 2017;

          • The proposal is consistent with the Noosa Plan 2020 and the relevant Performance and
               Acceptable Outcomes contained within the Waterways Works Code;

          • The proposed Sea Pen will be secured to the existing jetty at the location previously approved
               for a Pneumatic Boat Storage Device (OPW16/0011);

          • The low-profile and minimal design of the Sea Pen provides a high level of amenity with no
               adverse effects on the surrounding properties. Additionally, the Sea Pen presents an improved
               visual and amenity outcome in comparison to the approved pneumatic boat storage device;
               and

          • The proposed Boat Lifting Device does not impact upon vessels and craft travelling within the
               Noosa Waters Estate canal, nor restrict access for vessels which are moored at the
               neighbouring properties.



On the basis of the above assessment, it is recommended that Noosa Council favourably consider the
Request for a Minor Change subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.




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