51994.1147.03 - Applicant's Response to FA 14.12.2020

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Applicant’s Response

1. Refer to Survey Certificate prepared by Survey Plan enclosed in Attachment 1. The maximum height of the
pergola is 8.82m above Natural Ground Level. This highest point of the pergola is to the south-west of the
pergola as identified in Attachment 1.

2. Elevation D (Figure 3) within the Architectural Plans lodged to Council as part of Appendix A in the
development application material provided an elevation demonstrating the Natural Ground Level at 8 metres
in relation to the proposed pergola roof. The elevation demonstrates that only part of the pergola is above
the 8 metre height limit. Being that only a small portion of the pergola is above the height limit, there are no
perceivable impacts on the amenity of the surrounding properties.

3. The height of the proposed pergola is no greater in height than that of the previous shade sail. The pergola
structure is a replica of the pergola on Unit 8 which was approved by Noosa Council in February 2008 (TPC
2653). The proposed structure presents an improved lightweight design outcome that results in no greater
visual impact than that of the existing approved shade sail structure. There is no impact on the surrounding
properties as a result of the minor encroachment of the permitted building height.




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4. Demonstrate the new roof will not impede views from the surrounding properties.


Applicant’s Response

The proposed structure results in no greater visual impact than that of the existing approved shade sail
structure to the surrounding properties. The only property which overlooks the subject site is 19 Viewland Drive.
The perspective of 19 Viewland Drive (east elevation) is demonstrated in the original plans approved by
Council in 1994 (Middap Ditchfield Architects), see below elevations Figures 1 and 2.

As indicated on the West Elevation (Figure 2) and North Elevation (Figure 3) the roof over the stairwell is of a
greater height than the proposed pergola structure. Due to the nature and fall of the natural ground level,
whilst the pergola slightly encroaches on the permitted height, the height of the original structure over the
stairs conceals the p[pergola roof from 19 Viewland Drive. The proposed structure whether it is within or above
the permitted height cannot be viewed from the adjacent property at 19 Viewland Drive.

Therefore, the proposed pergola does not impede on the view from the surrounding properties.




                                                                     PO Box 1818        07 5474 3873
                                                                     Noosa Heads        [email protected]
                                                                     QLD 4567           rgstrategic.com.au

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Figure 1: East Elevation
Source: Middap Ditchfield Architects (Original Approved Plans 1994)




Figure 2: West Elevation
Source: Middap Ditchfield Architects (Original Approved Plans 1994)




                                                                      PO Box 1818   07 5474 3873
                                                                      Noosa Heads   [email protected]
                                                                      QLD 4567      rgstrategic.com.au

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Figure 3: North Elevation
Source: Mandy’s Design and Drafting (Appendix A – Proposed Architectural Plans)



This ends my client’s response to matters raised by Council within their Information Request.

We ask that Council proceeds with the assessment of this application under section 13.3 of the Development
Assessment Rules, effectively ending our applicant’s response period.

Should you require any additional information or have any queries please to not hesitate to contact us.



Kind Regards,




Russell Green APIA MQELA
Managing Director
RG Strategic




                                                                       PO Box 1818    07 5474 3873
                                                                       Noosa Heads    [email protected]
                                                                       QLD 4567       rgstrategic.com.au

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