Planning Statement Minor change (002) · MCU18/0003.01

4.1     Assessment of Substantially Different Development

The Development Assessment Rules provide guidance on determining whether a proposed change
to a development approval results in substantially different development. The proposed changes
have been reviewed against this criteria with the changes not considered to be a substantially
different development.

4.2 Noosa Plan

The Noosa Plan details a maximum height limit of 8 metres from natural and finished surface levels
of the site as well as detailing a minimum floor level. The minimum floor level is due to the potential
for flooding. Council has agreed to concessions in relation to maximum height, due to this flood
constraint and has often agreed to an increase in height of around 0.5 metres in the Noosaville area
where the building meets the Noosaville design criteria detailed in the Planning Scheme.

The original area of encroachment approved by Council relates to a small area of roof line as
detailed below. The approved height for building A provided for a building that exceeded the 8 metre
height limit by 0.24 metres. The current encroachment for building B results in a height in metres of
approximately 8.2 metres which is well below Councils adopted approach of up to 8.5 metres.




The minor encroachment does not impact on the amenity of the surrounding area and is minor and
a result of an error by the builder.

The applicant seeks Council approval to vary condition 4 to reflect the constructed height. A
suggested condition is detailed below:

   Condition 4. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8.0 metres above the
   finished ground level and the natural ground level, except along the ridgeline of Dwelling A where
   the vertical height must not exceed a RL 9.96 metres and in the south-western corner of Dwelling
   B where the skillion roof must not exceed RL 9.77m.

5. CONCLUSION
The proposed change to the approval is considered minor and does not impact on the surrounding
area or adjoining properties. This application can be supported on a number of grounds as
previously detailed and include:
              The proposed change is considered minor and meets the requirements of the
               Planning Act.
              The proposed change does not significantly alter the existing building or alter view
               lines applicable to the approved building form.
              The proposed changes are consistent with the provisions of the Noosa Plan.


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