Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU25 0021 (As Published) · MCU25/0021

               4.     DRAFT NOOSA PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2

                      The Noosa Plan 2020 Amendment No. 2 is with the State for Ministerial Approval to Adopt
                      the Amendment.
                      The proposed amendments include limiting dwelling houses within the High Density
                      Residential Zone to being accepted development subject to requirements where located on
                      a lot with an area less than 500m2 and impact assessment and inconsistent use where
                      located on a lot exceeding 500m2.
                      It is noted that the ‘Coty Principle’ established that weight may be given to proposed planning
                      scheme amendments that may have implications for a development application. However in
                      this regard, as the application was lodged 24 February 2025 and decision stage commenced
                      9 April 2025 prior to the amendments being advertised and any feedback being received
                      from the community it is considered that the amendments are not advanced enough through
                      the legislative process to enable significant weight to be given to the proposed changes for
                      the subject application. As such, although the proposed form of dwelling house is not
                      supported under the planning scheme amendments, these changes cannot be taken into
                      consideration at this point of the application process.
                      A dwelling house within the High Density Residential Zone is currently a supported form of
                      development for the following reasons:
                           •    The dwelling house is proposed within Park Crescent which is made up of a mixture
                                of multiple dwellings, dual occupancies, and dwelling houses that vary from two-
                                storeys to four-storeys. The dwelling house is proposed to be three storeys and is
                                consistent with the existing established development pattern within Park Crescent
                                and is thereby appropriately located.
                           •    The dwelling house is provided with adequate private open space, access, parking,
                                landscaping, clothes drying facilities, and entertainment areas which provide a high
                                level of comfort and amenity for occupants.
                           •    The dwelling house provides adequate separation between neighbouring residents
                                and maintains the privacy and amenity of neighbouring residents.



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