Cover Letter - Minor Change Application

(d) provides privacy between uses;
(e) educes the bulk and scale of development; and
(f) conceals services, car parking and manoeuvring areas.

The proposal would provide 179.26m² of soft landscaping in lieu of 193.7m2 and consequently does not
achieve acceptable outcome AO10.1 of the code. While not achieving the acceptable outcome, it is
considered that the proposed pergola complies with Performance Outcomes PO10 of the Dual Occupancy
and Multiple Dwelling Code for the following reasons:
    + it will enhance the liveability of the open space area by providing shading to the pool area and
        promoting outdoor living;
    + the pergola is a small, low profile, open and lightweight structure that contributes to the landscape
        setting and character of the private open space area;
    + it is positioned on an area that is currently turfed and will maintain the trees along the rear boundary
        of the site;
    + privacy will be maintained between uses as it will not cause any overlooking opportunities and will
        maintain a vegetated buffer that will ensure the structure is not visually perceivable from the dual
        occupancy that adjoins the rear boundary; and
    + it will not interfere with landscaping associated with car parking and manoeuvring areas.

Conclusion

The above report demonstrates that the proposal involves a minor change under the Planning Act 2016 ,
and appropriately responds to the provisions and intent of the Noosa Plan 2020. Overall, it has adequately
been demonstrated that the proposed changes comply with the performance outcomes of the relevant
codes and will maintain a high level of residential amenity and a building that complements the riverside
character of the area. Consequently, the minor change application should be supported.

Proceeding

This office trusts that the information supplied comprehensively addresses all of the issues relating to the
requested minor change to a development approval. Should you have any questions in relation to the
proposal, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned on 0423 952 928 or via email
[email protected] sincerely,



Marcus Brennan
B. Urb. Reg. Plan