Planning Statement (003)

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The surrounding area is characterised by a mixture of National Park (Great Sandy National Park) and
rural residential properties. A number of smaller residential lots are located to the east of the site along
the Noosa River frontage.


2. BACKGROUND

The southern portion of the site has been cleared and utilised for residential purposes since 1958 as
detailed by the aerial photograph below. Since this time, the site has been used for a residential
dwelling in proximity to the river boundary.




Figure 3 – 1958 Aerial Photograph of site                   Source: Q imagery – Laguna Bay 1958 QAP753 Frame 119

On 11th April 2019, the owner of the site met with Council staff on site to discuss a proposal to construct an
ancillary dwelling unit, secondary dwelling and sheds within the Riparian Area mapped under the Noosa Plan
2016. A copy of the pre lodgement notes are included in Attachment A. Council advised of concerns as to
whether the Ancillary Dwelling Unit would comply with Noosa Plan requirements and provided comments as
to effluent disposal, articulation of buildings and bushfire.


3. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

As a result of the pre-lodgement meeting in April 2019, the applicant modified the initial proposal and
now seeks approval for an extension to the existing dwelling and approval for the existing sheds and a
secondary dwelling. Attachment B provides indicative plans of the proposed works.