PR149392_Extension to currency period request_Final

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STATUTORY DETAILS

SEQRP Designation                                     Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area

Locality                                              Noosa North Shore

Zone                                                  Tourist Accommodation Zone

Assessment Type                                       Extension to Currency Period

Currency Period                                       19 May 2021



1.      PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks an extension to the currency period to the development approval for 24 months under
section 86 of the Planning Act 2016.
The extension to the current period is required to finalise the requirements of the development approval.


2.      BACKGROUND
A development approval for a boundary realignment - Development Permit to Reconfigure a Lot (2 Lots into 2
Lots) was approved by Noosa Council on 9 November 2012. The approval allows boundaries for existing
allotments to be reconfigured for administrative purposes to facilitate future business ventures over the site.
Details are as follows:
Proposed Lot 1 is 5.465 hectares and proposed Lot 2 is 14.773 hectares (comprising two portions of 0.2532
hectares and 14.52 hectares).
Proposed Lot 1 will allow the tourist park currently situated on the eastern area of Lot 2 to establish on its own
lot, separate from the balance of the retreat. Proposed Lot 2 will incorporate the remaining retreat (currently
situated on Lot 2 on RP135678) including accommodation, eco centre, hotel and car wash as well as
undeveloped land currently identified as Lot 1 on RP 135678. In addition, existing dams and vegetated
bushland will be protected within Proposed Lot 2.
The applicant is in the process of acquiring the site and has commenced the process of fulfilling the
development approval requirements. To date, detailed survey has been undertaken by RPS to prepare the
required new survey plan. Additionally, town planning and legal counsel has been engaged to advise the
further requirements of the development approval. The applicant has all intention to enact the development
approval in a timely manner. The additional time requested allows all requirements of the approval to be carried
out prior to the expiration date of 19 May 2021.


3.      ASSESSMENT
The applicant requests an extension to the currency period to the development approval for 24 months under
section 86 of the Planning Act 2016.
The previous approval was a code assessable application under The Noosa Plan (8 June 2018).
The approved boundary realignment is for administrative and management purposes only and will not
compromise the site’s ability to maintain its intended Tourist Accommodation zoning functions. Furthermore,
the proposed boundaries ensure environmentally sensitive areas are protected from fragmentation. The
approval is appropriate in the regard that it does not create additional allotments and is therefore compliant
with the SPRP, and does not facilitate development of an incompatible nature to the North Shore. The



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reconfiguration intends to provide the administrative boundary to facilitate a Tourist Park business venture
which will enhance the long term economic viability and sustainability of the site.
Given the above and the fact the applicant has previously received an extension to currency period, it is
considered reasonable to grant a further extension for a lesser period such as the 2 years sought by this
request. The proposed extension meets the requirements of section 86 of the Planning Act 2016 and is
recommended for approval for a further 2 years.
There were referral agencies associated with the original application. For an extension, the process does not
include referring the extension application to a referral agency in accordance with sections 86 and 87 of
Planning Act 2016 (PA). A copy of the decision notice associated with this application will be provided to
SARA. The proposed development does not conflict with any relevant State government legislation.
Infrastructure Charges
The Infrastructure Charge Notice & Infrastructure Agreement Notice of Financial Contribution were issued
under the previous extension REC12/0066.02 and will continue to apply on this further extension.


4.      RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council note the report regarding Application No. REC12/0066.02, for a Development
Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot - Extension to Currency Period, situated at 1 Beach Road, Noosa North Shore
Qld 4565 described as Lot 1 RP 135678 & Lot 2 RP 135678, and approve the extension to the currency period
for this development approval until 19 May 2023.

Supporting Information

In support of this application, please find attached the following information required under Section 86 of the
Act
•     Attachment A: Relevant Application Form
•     Attachment B: Owners consent
In accordance with Council’s current fee schedule, the relevant application fee of $1,916.00 is to be paid upon
receipt of your invoice.
We look forward to continuing working with you on this development. In the meantime, if you have any queries
please contact the writer (contact details below) or on 5436 7888.

Yours sincerely,
for RPS Australia East Pty Ltd




Sophie Williams
Senior Planner
[email protected]
+61 7 5436 7837




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