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AGENDA
Special Meeting
Friday, 28 May 2021
commencing at 1.00pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson,
Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 28 MAY 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
REPORTS 3
1 RAL20/0027 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 2
LOTS) AT 33 ROSS CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH 3
MEETING CLOSURE -
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REPORTS
1 RAL20/0027 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 2
LOTS) AT 33 ROSS CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH
Author Manager Development Assessment – Kerri Coyle
(drafted by planning consultant)
Environment and Sustainable Development
Index EMC/ Application/ RAL20/0027
Attachments 1. Referral Agency Decision
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Thomas Geoffrey Roderick Sykes
Proposal Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 lot into 2 lots
Properly Made Date 30 October 2020
Information Request Date 27 November 2021
Information Response Date 19 March 2021
Decision Due Date 28 May 2021
Number of Submissions Not applicable
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 33 Ross Cres Sunshine Beach Qld 4567
RP Description Lot 6 RP 216711
Land Area 3520m²
Existing Use of Land Dwelling house
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Zone Low Density Residential
Precinct Not applicable
Local Plan Area Coastal Communities
Overlays Land Subject to Acid Sulfate Soils – land above 5m AHD to
20m AHD (area 2)
Coastal Protection Overlay – Coastal Protection and Scenic
Amenity
Landslide Hazard Overlay – Moderate and High Hazard Area
Assessment Type Code
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Special Meeting dated
28 May 2021 regarding Application No. RAL20/0027 for a Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot
(1 lot into 2 lots), situated at 33 Ross Crescent, Sunshine Beach and:
A. Refuse the application as directed by the referral agency dated 20 April 2021 (SARA
Reference: 2011-19747 SRA) pursuant to section 62 of the Planning Act 2016 and given the
application does not comply with the Noosa Plan 2020.
B. Include the following Council reasons for refusal in the Decision Notice:
1. The proposal is contrary to the State Planning Policy 2017 policies and assessment
benchmarks for Natural hazards, risk and resilience as:
1.1 the site is fully located within an erosion prone area in a Coastal Management
District and is not coastal-dependant development.
1.2 the proposal will impact the ability to maintain natural process and the protective
function of landforms and vegetation that can mitigate risks to people and property
in the area.
2. The proposal does not comply with the purpose 9.5.1.2 (a), (d) - (f), overall 2(c), (e) and
specific outcomes PO5 and PO7 of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code as:
1.1 The land is steeply sloping, is not appropriate as a low density residential lot, and
will result in the removal of coastal vegetation.
1.2 The proposal increases the number of properties and persons at risk from coastal
hazards and the risks to existing development in the area.
1.3 The proposal impacts the ability to retain the site’s coastal vegetation which
provides a natural buffer to coastal processes, with coastal vegetation defined as
an ecologically important area given its important role it plays.
1.4 The proposal does not seek to avoid, minimise or mitigate the risk to people and
property from coastal process, including the projected effects of climate change.
3. The proposal does not comply with the purpose 1(a) and (b) and overall 2(a) and (b) and
specific outcomes PO1 and PO2, of the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay
Code as:
3.1 the proposal impacts the ability for natural fluctuations of the coast and foreshores
to occur, including allowance of climate change.
3.2 the proposal impacts the ability to maintain the site’s coastal vegetation which
provides a natural buffer to coastal erosion processes to mitigate risks for people
and property.
4. The proposal is contrary to the purpose 1(a) and (b) and overall 2(a), (b), (c) and specific
outcomes of the Landslide Hazard Overlay Code, as the proposal:
4.1 is located on steep land, within a high hazard area and will not maintain natural
coastal process and vegetation.
4.2 is not compatible with the nature of the hazard and does not seek to minimise
potential risks to people and property.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
The proposal is to subdivide 1 lot into 2 lots at 33 Ross Crescent, Sunshine Beach. The applicant
seeks to excise the southern portion of the existing lot to create an additional lot. Proposed Lot 1
has an area of 2776m² and proposed Lot 2, an area of 744m². The following figures include a locality
plan, an aerial of the existing lot and the proposed plan of subdivision.
Figure 1 – Locality Plan
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Figure 2 - Aerial of the existing lot.
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Figure 3 - Plan of subdivision
2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Background
Renovations to the existing dwelling have been undertaken over the years with the relevant planning
approvals gained for the works.
PBA11/0046 – Dwelling additions
PBA11/0046.01 – Extension to relevant period
PBA17/0016 – Alterations and additions
2.2. Site Description
The site is an irregular shaped parcel with the western boundary curving around matching the shape
of the Ross Crescent carriageway. The site drops away steeply from Ross Crescent to the seaward
boundary with approximately a 12m to 15m fall. It is noted that proposed Lot 2 will include slopes
up to 40% towards the road frontage. A contour plan is provided as Figure 4 below. The southern
portion of the existing lot includes high quality coastal vegetation consisting of wind-sheared Coastal
Banksias, Cottonwood Trees, Pandanus, Macarangas and Beach Acronychia. Figure 5 is a photo
of some of the site’s vegetation community, generally typical of vegetation found along steep coastal
dune slopes in this area.
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Figure 4 – Contour Plan. Source: Noosa Council Mapping System
Figure 5 – Coastal vegetation in the approximate location of proposed lot 2.
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2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is the most southern of the beachfront lots along Ross Crescent. To the south the lot adjoins
Alison Park which comprises steeply sloping vegetated coastal dune land with pedestrian access
down the steep slope to the beach. Sunrise Beach Park is located further south. To the north, the
site adjoins a typical beach front lot and further north, a group title subdivision. Generally to the east,
the lot adjoins a reserve which forms a large area of the coastal dune system. Opposite the site to
the west are houses and lots typical of the Sunshine Beach area.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. 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;
Noosa Plan 2020.
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
The Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) except
for that part of the SPP for Natural Hazards, risk and resilience. Therefore, an assessment against
the assessment benchmarks for Natural Hazards, risk and resilience within the SPP is required as
the development is in both a Coastal Management District and mapped as an Erosion Prone Area
by the state. The relevant assessment benchmarks includes the following:
(1) Development does not occur in an erosion prone area within a coastal management district
unless the development cannot feasibly be located elsewhere and is:
(a) coastal-dependent development; or
(b) temporary, readily relocatable or able to be abandoned development; or
(c) essential community infrastructure; or
(d) minor redevelopment of an existing permanent building or structure that cannot be
relocated or abandoned.
(7) The natural processes and the protective function of landforms and the vegetation that can
mitigate risks associated with the natural hazard are maintained or enhanced.
Development is defined by the Planning Act 2016 and includes Reconfiguring a Lot. The proposal
is therefore inconsistent with the State Planning Policy as the proposed reconfiguring a lot, will result
in an additional lot within the mapped areas, is not coastal-dependant (such as boat ramps, marinas,
harbours etc.), temporary, essential community infrastructure or constitute minor redevelopment of
an existing building or structure. The proposal will also impact the ability to maintain natural process
and the protective function of landforms and vegetation that can mitigate risks to people and property
in the area.
Notably, this application was required to be referred to the chief executive (Department of State
Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (SARA) for assessment given the site
is mapped as an Erosion Prone Area and Coastal Management District.
SARA has assessed the proposal and similarly determined that the subdivision does not meet the
assessment benchmarks outlined in the SPP and have directed Council to refuse the application on
several grounds. This is further discussed below in section 4.1 of this report.
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South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
The site is located within the Urban Footprint. The SEQ Regional plan includes a number of policies
which set the desired outcomes, principles, policies and programs to address growth and
management of the region. The principles and policies are intended to guide state and local
government in the formulation of their own policies as they are the cornerstones to the correct
functioning of the region. The desired regional outcomes include the following principle and policies
for Natural Hazards and Climate Change Adaptions; and Managing the Coast.
Natural Hazards and Climate Change Adaptions: Principle
Increase the resilience of communities, development, essential infrastructure, natural environments
and economic sectors to natural hazards including the projected effects of climate change.
Policies
Reduce the risk from natural hazards, including the projected effects of climate change, by
avoiding areas with high exposure and establishing adaptation strategies to minimise
vulnerability to riverine flooding, storm tide or sea level rise inundation, coastal erosion,
bushfires and landslides.
Reduce the risk from natural hazards, including the projected effects of climate change, by
establishing adaptation strategies to minimise vulnerability to heatwaves and high
temperatures, reduced and more variable rainfall, cyclones and severe winds, and severe
storms and hail.
Planning schemes and development decisions shall be in accordance with the Queensland
Coastal Plan, including the range of potential sea level rises.
The subject site is located within the area mapped by the state as Coastal Management District and
Erosion Prone and therefore is at risk from coastal erosion processes and the projected effects of
climate change.
Managing the Coast: Principle
Maintain, protect and enhance the values of the region’s coast, including the foreshore, coastal
wetlands, dunes, coastal processes, marine ecosystems, significant coastal values and marine
waters.
Policies
Locate, design and manage coastal development to avoid or mitigate adverse effects on
coastal values.
Ensure development other than maritime infrastructure avoids erosion prone areas, storm tide
inundation hazard areas, and undeveloped sections of tidal waterways in accordance with the
Queensland Coastal Plan.
Ensure that development on the coast or in tidal waters maintains natural physical coastal
processes or ensures that there is no increased risk of shoreline erosion to adjacent areas of
coastline.
The proposal will lead to increase in the number of people and property in an erosion prone area,
an area at risk from the coastal processes.
Planning Regulation 2017
The proposal is for urban activity within the Urban Footprint and does not conflict with the
assessment benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The subject site is in Coastal Communities Local Plan area and is zoned Low Density Residential.
The proposed subdivision is required to follow a code assessment application process.
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The application must be assessed against each of the following codes to the extent they are relevant
to the development:
Reconfiguring a Lot Code;
Coastal Communities Local Plan Code;
Low Density Residential Zone Code;
Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code;
Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Code;
Landslide Hazard Overlay Code; and
Works Codes.
The application conflicts with a number of these codes. The pertinent issues arising out of the
assessment are discussed below:
Reconfiguring a Lot Code
The proposed lots meet the minimum lot size, shape and width specified by the Code for the Low
Density Residential zone of 600m2, but proposed lot 2 is not sufficiently sized to maintain the coastal
vegetation which currently assists in maintaining the site’s stability and provides a natural buffer from
coastal erosion processes.
Proposed lot 2 is also steeply sloping, with a steep access into the site and any future construction
on the lot is likely to require reduced setbacks for garages and necessitate earthworks and retaining
walls contrary to the code. Lot 2 has a longitudinal fall of up to 40%, some 8 times steeper than the
acceptable outcome specified by the code. The applicant has also not demonstrated that stormwater
can be satisfactorily managed without impacting on the coastal dune system.
The proposal will also increase the number of people and property at risk from natural hazards
(coastal erosion) along the highly sensitive coastal strip and increases the risk to other people and
property in the developed area to the west.
This code contains a number of provisions applicable to the proposed reconfiguring a lot, including
the following:
Overall Outcomes
2(b) Development provides for lots which are responsive to local character and site constraints
such that the natural landform is not modified.
2(c) Development avoids significant adverse effects on the natural environment and landscape
including waterways, drainage lines, wetlands and other ecologically important areas.
2(e) Development provides for subdivisions that result in the creation of safe and healthy
communities by:
(i) avoiding or mitigating the risk to people and property from natural hazards;
(ii) ensuring lots have a suitable and safe means of access to a public road;
Acceptable Outcomes and Performance Outcomes
PO5 New lots have areas and dimensions that:
d) allow for siting and construction of buildings, structures, access ways and car parking while:-
i. retaining ecologically important areas and ecological linkages;
ii. minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide, flooding and bushfire;
iii. minimising earthworks or retaining walls associated with construction on sloping sites;
iv. retaining the scenic amenity and vegetated character of the landscape;
v. retaining culturally significant features and protecting views to culturally significant
features;
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vi. minimising detrimental impacts of effluent disposal or storm water runoff; including
open space for landscaping; ensuring safe vehicular manoeuvring areas without
concentration of driveways in one space; and
vii. where not in a water or sewerage service area, allow for water storage tanks and
suitable effluent disposal.
e) Except where otherwise specified in a local area code, comply with the minimum lot size
specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions (which specifies for the
Residential Low Density zone a minimum lot size of 600m2, with a 17m average width and
4.5m minimum frontage width).
AO7.4 New lots with a site area less than 4,000m² in area have a slope not exceeding:
(a) 10% side slope (crossfall); or
(b) 5% lengthwise slope (longitudinal fall).
AO7.5 Lot boundaries, services, utilities and roads are aligned to avoid traversing ecologically
important areas and ecological linkages.
AO7.6 Development does not result in significant modification to natural landform or landscape
features including:
(a) waterways and drainage lines;
(b) native vegetation or significant character trees;
(c) understorey vegetation;
(d) slope;
(e) rock outcrops; or
(f) views.
PO7 Development provides for a lot layout and configuration of roads and pathways that is
responsive to:-
(a) the setting of the site within an urban or non-urban context;
(b) any natural environmental values present on, or adjoining the site;
(c) any natural hazards affecting the site or adjoining land such that the number of properties or
persons at risk is not increased;
(d) the terrain of the land, minimising the need for earthworks;
(e) any places of cultural heritage significance or character areas present on, or adjoining the site;
and
(f) any important landmarks, views, vistas or other areas of high scenic quality present on, or able
to be viewed from, the site.
Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Code Overlay code
The proposal is in a critical beachfront location and frontline to the impacts of coastal erosion. The
proposed subdivision is removing good quality coastal vegetation which diminishes the dunes natural
defences against erosion and stability and places new development in a high risk erosion prone
area. Furthermore, lot 2 is further seaward than existing development in the area and in proximity to
an existing drainage/creek line in the nearby Sunrise Beach Park placing any future development on
the lot at potentially greater risk to coastal erosion process than existing lots and development in
proximity.
A future dwelling on proposed lot 2 and the potential armouring of the asset does further not allow
for natural fluctuations of the coast to occur and conflicts with PO1.
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Furthermore, the proposed removal of coastal vegetation on the steep slope for the boundary and
the subsequent dwelling does not maintain or enhance the coastal ecosystems and impacts the
ability for natural coastal processes to occur naturally.
Overall Outcomes
2(a) Development allows for natural processes of erosion and accretion to occur naturally, including
as a result of sea level rise.
2(b) Development ensures landforms, creeks, dunes, vegetation and biodiversity in coastal areas
are not impacted by development to mitigate coastal hazard risks and to protect environmental
values;
Performance Outcomes
PO1 Development allows for natural fluctuations of the coast and foreshores to occur, including
allowance of climate change
PO2 Development is located, designed and constructed to:
(a) maintain dune crest heights and minimise and mitigate the risk to development from wave
overtopping and storm tide inundation; and
(b) maintain or enhance coastal ecosystems and natural features such as coastal creeks and
marine plants including mangroves, salt marshes and coastal wetlands, to assist in protecting
and buffering communities and infrastructure from sea-level rise and coastal inundation
impacts.
Localised Modelling – Noosa Council
The lot is identified in the Coastal Hazards – Erosion Prone Area mapping undertaken by Council in
consultation with the state. This mapping does not form part of the current planning scheme but is
consistent with the issues identified in the State direction to refuse the application. Figure 6 below
shows the subject site and the modelled erosion prone areas.
Figure 6 – Erosion Prone Areas site specific – current and years 2040, 2070 and 2100
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Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
The site is mapped as being in a high hazard area being a high risk erosion prone area where the
existing coastal vegetation provides dune stability and acts as a natural buffer to coastal processes.
The proposal will result in an increase in the number of people and property in a high hazard area,
which is not compatible with the hazard. The development has not sought to minimise the risks and
will compromise the ability for the area to be maintained in a natural state and allow natural
processes to occur contrary to the code.
Overall outcomes
2(a) Development in areas at risk from landslide hazard is compatible with the nature of the hazard.
2(b) Development is resilient to landslide hazards by ensuring siting, design and access responds
to and minimises potential risks to people, property and the environment.
2(c) Natural processes and the protective function of landforms and vegetation are maintained in
landslide hazard areas.
Performance Outcomes
PO1 Development maintains the safety of people, property and hazardous materials stored in bulk
from the risk of landslide.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following Referral Agency:
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (SARA)
The Department is a referral agency for the proposal to reconfigure a lot within the coastal
management district. The Department has responded directing that Council must refuse the
development application pursuant to section 62 of the Planning Act 2016.
A copy of the Departments reasons for refusal is provided as Attachment 1, however, an excerpt is
provided below.
The impact of the proposal on coastal processes and the environment is found to be unacceptable
for the following reasons:
the entire subject lot is considered at risk from coastal erosion
the reconfiguration of the lot is not considered to be coastal dependent development
the reconfiguration of the lot in the erosion prone area impacts the ability for this area of the
site to be retained in its natural state to allow coastal processes to occur
if this area of the site is not retained in its natural state there is an increased risk to people and
property due to the effects of coastal erosion
the reconfiguration of the lot is not considered to have managed, prevented or minimised the
potential severity of erosion and coastal hazards occurring over the subject site
the proposed lot will be located more seaward than existing development in the surrounding
area
and located wholly within the erosion prone area. It is therefore unable to be located, designed
or constructed to minimise impacts from coastal erosion.
The development proposal:
is not considered to be coastal dependent development that is required to be located in the
erosion prone area
will not protect life, buildings and infrastructure from the impacts of coastal erosion or maintain
coastal processes, as the site is located entirely in an erosion prone area
does not account for the projected impacts of climate change, as the site is located within an
erosion prone area.
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4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
Engineering Officer
Environment Officer
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed reconfiguring of 1 lot into 2 lots is proposed on the dune face of Sunshine Beach and
will result in the removal of native coastal vegetation. The existing coastal vegetation provides dune
stability, and natural protection from coastal processes. The site is currently within a high risk erosion
prone area and will also be impacted by the projected effects of climate change in the future.
The proposal has not sought to minimise the potential risks from coastal erosion and climate change
and will compromise the ability for the area to be maintained in a natural state and allow natural
processes to occur.
The proposal will increase the number of people and property at risk from natural hazards (coastal
erosion) along the highly sensitive coastal strip and increase the risk to other people and property in
the developed area to the west, as the coastal vegetation currently acts as a natural buffer. The
land is also steeply sloping and not appropriate as a low density residential lot.
The development does not comply with the Noosa Plan 2020 requirements and it is therefore
recommended that Council refuse the application in accordance with the directions of the referral
agency and due to the proposal’s non-compliance with the planning scheme requirements.
Notably in these circumstances, the Planning Act 2016 requires that the Decision Notice for the
application must specify pursuant to 63(2)(f):
(i) whether the assessment manager was directed to refuse the application and, if so, the referral
agency directing refusal and whether the refusal was solely because of the direction; and
(ii) for a refusal for a reason other than because of a referral agency’s direction—the reasons for
the refusal;
The recommendation is worded accordingly.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Support Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service x Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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Attachment 1
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Queensland
Government
SARA reference: 2011-19747 SRA
Council reference: RAL20/0027
Applicant reference:
20 April 2021
Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Shire Council
PO Box 141
TEWANTIN QLD 4565
[email protected]
Attention: Mr Patrick Murphy
Dear Mr Murphy
SARA response—33 Ross Crescent, Sunshine Beach
(Referral agency response given under section 56{1)(c) of the Planning Act 2076)
The development application described below was confirmed as properly referred by the State
Assessment and Referral Agency on 2 December 2020.
Response
Outcome: Referral agency response - Under section 56(1)(c) of the Planning Act
2016, the department directs the assessment manager to refuse the
development application. As per section 62 of the Planning Act 2076,
Date of response: 20 Apnil 2021
Reasons for refusal
The reasons for the department's direction to refuse are:
Description of the coastal environmental values
The proposed lot will be created on the southem part of the site, which is completely located within the
erosion prone area and coastal management district. The new lot also adjoins the coastal beach system to
the east. The current undeveloped area where the new lot is proposed to be located is generally in a
natural state and provides a natural buffer between the coastal beach system to the east and the
developed area to the west, noting its connection to natural areas to the south which also provide for a
natural buffer to the coastal beach system.
This natural buffer area plays an important role in coastal processes as well reducing nsks to people and
property from coastal erosion.
DA Advisory Team (DAAT)
Level 13, 1 William Street, Brisbane
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Impacts of the proposal on the coastal environment
The impact of the proposal on coastal processes and the environment is found to be unacceptable for the
following reasons:
*® the entire subject lot is considered at nsk from coastal erosion
*® =the reconfiguration of the lot is not considered to be coastal dependent development
® =the reconfiguration of the lot in the erosion prone area impacts the ability for this area of the site
to be retained in its natural state to allow coastal processes to occur
© = if this area of the site is not retained in its natural state there is an increased nsk to people and
property due to the effects of coastal erosion
*® =the reconfiguration of the lot is not considered to have managed, prevented or minimised the
potential severity of erosion and coastal hazards occurring over the subject site
*® the proposed lot will be located more seaward than existing development in the surrounding area
and located wholly within the erosion prone area. It is therefore unable to be located, designed or
constructed to minimise impacts from coastal erosion.
Statutory context
SARA is of the view that the development proposal:
* isnot considered to be coastal dependent development that is required to be located in the
erosion prone area
* will not protect life, buildings and infrastructure from the impacts of coastal erosion or maintain
coastal processes, as the site is located entirely in an erosion prone area
* does not account for the projected impacts of climate change, as the site is located within an
erosion prone area.
Given the above, SARA’s assessment concludes that:
* the Purpose Statement and Performance Outcomes PO1, PO3 and PO4 of State code 8 of the
State Development Assessment Provisions have not been met; and
* the proposed development cannot be conditioned in a way that would achieve compliance with
State code 8.
The following material was used in the assessment of the application:
® The development application maternal
e Planning Act 2016
® Planning Regulation 2017
* Development Assessment Rules, version 1.3
® State Development Assessment Provisions, version 2.6 published by the then Department of State
Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning
* SARA DA Mapping system.
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Development details
Description: Development permit for Reconfiguring a lot (1 lot into 2)
SARA role: Referral Agency
SARA trigger. Schedule 10, Part 17, Division 3, Table 5, Item 1 (10.17.3.5.1) —
Reconfiguring a lot within the coastal management district (Planning
Regulation 2017)
SARA reference: 2011-19747 SRA
Assessment Manager: Noosa Shire Council
Street address: 33 Ross Crescent, Sunshine Beach
Real property description: 6RP216711
Applicant name: Thomas Geoffrey Roderick Sykes
Applicant contact details PO Box 1684
Noosa Heads QLD 4567
[email protected]
A copy of this response has been sent to the applicant for their information.
For further information please contact Danielle Harms, Principal Planner, on 34527654 or via email
[email protected] who will be pleased to assist.
Yours sincerely
a
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Steve Conner
Executive Director
ce Thomas Geoffrey Roderick Sykes - nadinegmartooconsulting.com
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