Further submission from applicant 13.10.2023

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Mr L Sengstock                                                                                           Brisbane QLD 4001
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council                                                                                            T +61 7 3231 1666
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Dear Mr Sengstock

Development application - MCU21/0110 - 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads

We act for the applicant, Noosa Springs Real Estate Pty Ltd in respect of its development application for
a development permit for material change of use – Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor sport and
recreation and Resort complex over land at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and described as Lot
4 on SP178340 (Land).

We have been instructed to respond to the issues raised in Council’s grounds for refusal of the
development application set out in the minutes of the Council meeting on 20 July 2023. In preparing the
response, we have had regard to the following documents:

1.       the development application and supporting material;

2.       item 5.1 of the agenda for the Planning and Environment Committee meeting on 11 July 2023
         (with the Council officer assessment report for the development application and draft conditions
         package attached); and

3.       the minutes of the ordinary Council meeting on 20 July 2023.

Grounds for refusal

Our client’s response to each of the grounds for refusal is set out below.


 The proposed development of the subject land is inappropriate, in circumstances where:

          (a)         Part of the proposed land use is a resort complex, in circumstances where part
                      of the subject land is outside of the urban growth boundary in Noosa Plan 2020;

          (b)         The proponent seeks to utilise the land for Resort Complex, which is an
                      inconsistent use in the Recreation and Open Space zone;

          (c)         The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the land, at the expense of
                      the natural values of the land and involves a reduction of land in the Recreation
                      and Open Space zone;

          (d)         The proposed development would result in the overdevelopment of the subject
                      land, at the expense of its environmental values, as it proposes that an area of
                      existing open space be developed;




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