By JONATHON HOWARD
A PROPOSED development plan to construct a large home at 63 Park Road, near First Point in the heart of Noosa Heads, has been criticised by Noosa councillors and was likely to be rejected during the council’s ordinary meeting tonight.
Agenda item three of 12 detailed an application for a detached house on a 1131 square metres block near Mitti Street, which is currently home to sparse shrubs and several gumtrees.
The applicant had proposed the development of a 755 square-metre building with much of the structure built underground including a four-car garage.
The recommendation before the council was to approve the development with 12 conditions including restrictions to a height of eight metres and further adherences to the council’s planning scheme.
Councillors held lengthy discussions around the proposed development including concerns about the loss of trees in the area, the amenity impact and general aesthetics of the proposed structure.
However, both Mayor Noel Playford and Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot took issue with the failure of the proposed plan to adhere to Noosa Planning Scheme on five of the 12 criteria areas.
Councillors pointed to the site coverage and said it was far too excessive and Cr Playford said the site called for a more modest approach.
“If the owner wants to build a large house, he should find a large plot in which to build,” he said.
The agenda item will be voted on during the council’s ordinary meeting where all final votes are made.
