Planning Report

Proposal Report            Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Multiple housing - Type 2 Duplex at 12 Stevens Street, Sunshine Beach described as
                           Lot 694 on RP48111

Applicant:                 T. Young and B Curren
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          e) maintain the visual continuity and pattern of buildings and landscape elements within the
              street; - The area of intrusion is located to the rear of the site an does not impact on the character
             of the street.

          f) protect the natural character and visual amenity of the beachfront. – Proposed intrusion is minor and
              up an upper level and will be visible to the beachfront.


          6.3.1 Overlays
The site is mapped as being affected by the Landslide Hazard Area. Conditions may be imposed with regard
to stability of the site.

A small area of the site is mapped as a Medium Bushfire Hazard Area under the Natural Hazard: Bushfire &
Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay. The building is located in an established urban area, is surrounded by residential
development and will comply with relevant fire standards.



7            Conclusion
The above development application has been submitted to the Noosa Council as the Assessment Manager of
the application under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. This application seeks a Development Permit for a
Material Change of Use of Premises for a Type 2 duplex which is code assessable development under the
2006 Noosa Plan.

This application can be supported on a number of grounds as provided in detail in the above report. These
grounds include:
                    The Noosa Plan supports the development of duplexes on the site;
                    The development is consistent with the intent of the zone;
                    The surrounding land uses and roadways to the site and the characteristics of the locality support
                    the use of the site for a unit developments; and
                    The duplex development provides a building form that is desirable for the area and consistent
                    with Councils design intent.




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