TPC2413- Change to an Existing Approval · 51991.475.07

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Proposed Minor Change

The proposal seeks approval for the enclosure of the existing carport to establish a garage
and the conversion of the existing garage into a lounge room at the ground level of Unit 2.
All the proposed building work remains within the existing building footprint. There is no
increase in the number of bedrooms, consequently no increase in the scale and intensity of
the use. The proposed changes are shown in Figures 1 and 2, below.




Figure 1: Proposed ground floor plan (Neil Garrott, 25/05/2026)




Figure 2: Proposed first floor plan (Neil Garrott, 25/05/2026)

Statutory Assessment

The original development application was assessed under the superseded 1990 Planning
Scheme. In accordance with s81 of the Planning Act 2016, a minor change application is
required to be assessed against the planning scheme in effect at the time the original


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application was properly made. Notwithstanding this, the assessment may give weight to the
Noosa Plan 2020, being the planning scheme in effect at the time this minor change
application was lodged.

Pursuant to the Noosa Plan 2020, the following codes are the applicable assessment
benchmarks for this development:
   • Medium Density Residential Zone Code (MDRZC);
   • Noosa Heads Local Plan Code;
   • Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Use Code;
   • Works Codes;
   • Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code.

While the above codes apply to the development, the proposal is not considered to conflict
with the relevant acceptable outcomes or the overall intent of those codes. The principal issue
arising from the proposal relates to car parking, which is addressed further below.

Medium Density Residential Zone Code

The purpose of the MDRZC is for medium density multiple dwellings and community uses, and
small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.

The proposed changes to the development approval maintains consistency with the outcomes
sought by the MDRZC, however the key outcomes are discussed in detail below:

Building Scale and Bulk

The proposed change does not significantly affect the appearance of the building bulk and
scale of the existing development 1. The proposal to enclose the carport to construct a garage
is minor in nature and does not result in an increase in the gross floor area for the existing
unit. The built form and design of the existing building largely remain unchanged and
therefore maintains a scale that is compatible with the surrounding development and does
not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties.

Setbacks

The proposed building work does not seek to reduce the prescribed setbacks of the MDRZC
and therefore maintains compliance with outcomes sought by the code 2.




1
    Medium Density Residential Zone Code – PO11
2
    Medium Density Residential Zone Code – AO14


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Driveways and Parking Code

Carparking

AO6.1
The number of car parking spaces, motorcycle spaces, bicycle spaces and loading bays is not
less than the minimum number specified in Table 9.4.1.4 Minimum parking
requirements including end of trip facilities.

Despite the proposal converting the existing garage to the lounge room, the proposal is able
to maintain two (2) car parking spaces for Unit 2. Under the Noosa Plan 2020 for Multiple
Dwelling development requires the following:

Multiple Dwelling

If not small dwellings:
    a. two spaces per dwelling greater than 100m²; and
    b. one visitor space per four dwellings.

Editor's Note—car parking may be provided in tandem for dwellings which require 2 spaces.

The proposal continues to allow for two (2) car spaces to be provided, one (1) covered within
the garage and the other in tandem within the driveway. Importantly, the proposal plans
provide a 5.1m setback from the garage to the internal lot boundary, as shown on the proposal
plans. The change to Unit 2 does not affect vehicular access or adversely impact on any existing
landscaping.

The Queensland Development Code (QDC) MP1.1 – Design and Siting Standard for Single
Detached Housing – On Lots 450m2 and under prescribes the minimum parking space for a
single uncovered parking space is 4.9m by 2.6m wide. Therefore, the proposed tandem space
is able to meet this provision and demonstrates compliance with AO6.1 of the Driveways and
Parking Code.

Proposed Changes to Existing Development Approval

The current Decision Notice issued 20 March 2025, is the current development approval, which
is subject to conditions. This change application seeks to replace the approved plans for Unit
2 with the proposal plans (refer Attachment 1). The proposed plans can be approved through
the imposition of an additional condition.

It is suggested that existing condition 1 should remain unchanged and an additional condition
included to reflect the proposed amendment. The additional condition should read as follows:




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The change to the development to Lot 2 on GTP3209 (Unit 2) must comply with the approved
plans listed in the following table.

 Plan No.             Rev.    Plan/Document Name                               Date
 N/A                      -   Ground Floor Plan                                25/05/2026

 N/A                      -   First Floor Plan                                 25/05/2026

There are no other changes required to the conditions of approval.

Minor Change Assessment

The proposal requests a minor change to a development approval under s78 of the Planning
Act 2016. An application for a minor change to a development approval can only be made in
circumstances where a change would constitute a ‘minor change’, as defined by the Planning
Act 2016. The proposed change is considered to constitute a minor change on the grounds
that:
    • The development would not result in substantially different development as the
       proposal does not:
           o involve a new use; or
           o result in the application applying to a new parcel of land; or
           o dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance, given
               the proposed change is limited to internal building works, including the
               provision of conversion garage to lounge room and enclosure of the existing
               carport. This building work does not substantially alter the approved built form,
               scale, bulk, or visual appearance of the development, nor does it constrain the
               development’s ability to operate as originally intended; or
           o remove a component that is integral to the operation of the development; or
           o significantly impact on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing
               traffic to the site; or
           o introduce new impacts or increase the severity of known impacts; or
           o remove an incentive or offset component that would have balanced a negative
               impact of the development; or
           o impact on infrastructure provisions.
    • The change does not include prohibited development;
    • The change would not require the application to be referred to an additional referral
       agency or cause a referral agency to have regard to new matters prescribed by
       regulation; and
    • Where the original application was code assessable, the change would not cause the
       application to become impact assessable.

In summary, the proposal does not introduce a new use, apply to additional land, or alter the
approved development’s function, scale, or operational intent. The changes are largely
confined to internal building works, with the conversion of the existing garage to a lounge



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room and the enclosure of the existing carport at the front of Unit 2. The changes do not
substantially change the built form appearance or the functionality of Unit 2 and will not cause
any additional impacts.

There are no material implications for traffic, infrastructure, incentives, offsets, or social
outcomes. Accordingly, it is considered that the proposed change does not result in
substantially different development and therefore is considered as a minor change under the
Planning Act 2016. On this basis, it is appropriate that the request is assessed and determined
in accordance with s81 of the Planning Act 2016.

Conclusion

Accordingly, the proposed amendments to Unit 2 are appropriately characterised as a minor
change and may be approved without resulting in substantially different development. The
proposal maintains compliance with the applicable planning scheme provisions, preserves the
approved development intent, and does not give rise to any adverse planning consequences.

Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please contact me.

Yours faithfully




Shane Adamson (BEngTech, GDURP, MPIA, MQELA)
Town Planning Specialist
Director - Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd




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