Cover Letter - Minor Change Application

(5) However, the responsible entity may give the weight the responsible entity considers is appropriate, in
the circumstances, to— (a) the statutory instrument or other document as in effect when the change
application was made;

The Noosa Plan 2006 (8 June 2018) was the statutory instrument that was in effect when the original
application was properly made. The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020) was in effect at the time that
this change application was made. An assessment of the change against the relevant provisions contained
in both instruments is provided below:

Noosa Plan 2006 (8 June 2018)

  Criteria                        Planning Scheme                    Proposal                           Complies
  Site cover                      40% max                            39%                                ü
  Landscaped open space           264m²                              315m²                              ü
  Soft landscaping                158.4m²                            179.26m²                           ü
  Boundary setbacks
  • Side (southeast)              1.5 metres                         6.5 metres                         ü
  • Rear                          6 metres                           2.85 metres                        O

The Noosa Plan 2020 (21 September 2020)

  Criteria                        Planning Scheme                    Proposal                           Complies
  Site cover                      40% max                            39%                                ü
  Landscaped open space           40% (322.9m²)                      N/A - no change                    N/A
  Soft landscaping                193.7m²                            179.26m²                           O
  Boundary setbacks
   * Side (southeast)             1.5 metres                         6.5 metres                         ü
  * Rear                          6 metres                           2.85 metres                        O

As demonstrated above, the proposed development is compliant with the relevant outcomes contained
within the applicable codes with the exception of rear setbacks under the Noosa Pan 2006 and rear
setbacks and soft landscaping provisions under the Noosa Plan 2020. While weight may be afforded to the
current instrument that is in effect, it is considered that the Noosa Plan 2006 should be afforded substantial
weight, given that the dual occupancy was designed and established under this instrument and the
proposal is for a minor alteration to the current design to include a pergola. Nonetheless, an assessment of
the issues against the performance outcomes contained in planning scheme is provided below:

Rear Setbacks

Noosa Plan 2006 - Noosaville Locality Code

Setbacks
O9 Buildings and other structures are appropriately designed and sited to—
a)      provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic amenity of
        adjoining and nearby properties;
b)      provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
c)      allow space for required vehicle parking;
d)      preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer the proposed building;
e)      allow for landscaping to be provided between buildings;
f)      maintain the visual continuity and pattern ofbuildings and landscape elements within the street;
g)      avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and using appropriate
        techniques to provide visual relief; and
h)      help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system and other
        watercourses.