180616-TownPlanningReport-DavidLowWay · MCU18/0135

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The site is vacant and largely cleared of existing remnant vegetation, lending it towards residential
development of this nature, as further illustrated below on Figure 1 below:




                                                                                    Subject Site




Figure 1 Subject Site (Source: QLD Globe)


The surrounding area predominantly consists of high quality Detached Houses within the Noosa Dunes
estate, with a large portion of foreshore open space to the east of the site.


Proposal Overview
It’s understood that a Plan of Development varies the Planning Scheme which affects the assessment of
development over the estate, requiring applications for Detached Houses to be subject to Code
Assessment.


This development application therefore seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for a
Detached House. To support this development application, please find the attached:
       Proposal plans prepared by Reitsma;
       Engineering Report and Integrated Water Management Plan prepared by Walsh Consulting
        Engineers;
       Landscape Plan prepared by Exhibit Green; and,
       A Slope Stability Assessment prepared by Tectonic.


Assessment against Noosa Plan
In accordance with Schedule 6 of the Planning Scheme, the proposed development requires assessment
against the Plan of Development that affects the site. The relevant Plan of Development permits Dwelling
Houses where in accordance with the prescribed requirements of As Constructed Allotment Details Plan
ACA‐1, further identified below within Figure 2.

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Figure 2 Plan of Development (Source: Noosa Shire Council)


The proposed development is considered to fully comply with these provisions, when considering:
           The proposed development’s built form is wholly within the identified building envelope area;
           The maximum building height does not exceed 2 storeys or 8 metres;
           The dwelling will provide a site coverage of 27.2%; and,
           The development’s total floor area will be below the maximum permitted area of 350m2.

Conclusion
This planning report has been prepared on behalf of Marc Murray and Karen Murray, and demonstrates
that approval of the proposed Material Change of Use – Detached House on land located at 15/512 David
Low Way, Castaways Beach is warranted, subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.

On the basis of the assessment contained within this report, it is requested that Council favorably consider
the development proposal subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.

Yours faithfully,
ADAMS + SPARKES
TOWN PLANNING + DEVELOPMENT




Pete Sparkes                           Sam Robinson
Director                               Town Planner

Encl:
             Appendix 1      Proposal Plans prepared by Reitsma
             Appendix 2      Landscape Plan prepared by Exhibit Green
             Appendix 3      Engineering Report and Integrated Water Management Plan prepared by Walsh Consulting
                             Engineers

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Appendix 4   Slope Stability Assessment prepared by Tectonic
Appendix 5   DA Form 1


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Appendix 4 Slope Stability Assessment prepared by Tectonic
Appendix 5 DA Form 1