23677 DA - Approved plans DECISION NOTICE - Planning Services Notice of Decision [As Published] · 132003.221199

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In making the decision to give partial approval to the development proposal | needed
to be assured that the following concerns raised in letters and representations by
Noosa residents and community representatives were adequately addressed.

Breaches Council’s own town plan and ignores Council's own professional
town planning advice.

As a result of these concerns amendments to the proposed plans include the
removal of 2 multiple dwelling pods from the upper western slopes of the site and
relocation of 2 further pods in order to maintain a viable wildlife corridor through the
site; reduction of the development footprint; reduction in possible disturbance of the
site; reduction in the intrusion into the Open Space and Waterway Conservation
designation and the requirement to maintain visual amenity.

As an outcome the revised proposal is compatible with the achievement of the
Development Principles, Strategic Aims and Locality Objectives in the Strategic Plan.

Has excessive site population and excessive site coverage and undermines
Noosa’s population cap.

The modifications and amendments comply with the aim, objectives and relevant
precinct intents of the DCP. The DCP states the implementation criteria are a means
of offering some guide to Council, landowners and developers as to the level of
development which may be achieved. The criteria may be varied, where compliance
with the aim, objectives and intents is achieved. Further, the DCP acknowledges the
sub-precinct boundaries are not precise and are subject to consideration of detailed
site survey data, including vegetation and gradient analysis.

It is also noted the new Noosa IPA scheme, which commenced on 3 February 2006
envisages an increased density over part of the developable area of the site from 60
to 160 persons per hectare. :

It is agreed the proposal exceeds the maximum population density, site cover and
building heights prescribed in the Noosa Shire transitional planning scheme.
However, Council has thoroughly assessed the proposal against the detailed
requirements of the planning schedule and imposed a number of conditions to
ensure compliance at detailed design and works stage. In this regard Council has
accepted the proposal is appropriate in its context.

In terms of population caps, the proposed development will have no discernible
impact or effect on Noosa’s population planning targets.

Has excessive building bulk and excessive building height.

While the proposal does exceed the maximum population density, site cover and
building heights prescribed in the Noosa Shire transitional planning scheme the
proposed development comprises detached buildings oriented to follow existing
contours, which provides architectural variation and is broadly consistent with sub-
tropical design principles and consistent with the built form development principles of
the Strategic Plan and DCP. ' :