Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806 — RFI Response
Page 2 7/02/2008

 

two hundred and seventeen (217) dwellings is recorded. The Plan of Development also
permits a total Gross Floor Area of 125,500m’ to be provided within Noosa Springs. To
date the total Gross Floor Area encompassed within Noosa Springs is measured to be
109,625m*. This results in a balance of 15,875m? of Gross Floor Area (please refer to
Table 1 on page 9 of the Planning Assessment Report as prepared by Jones Flint +
Pike). When interpreting these figures it is important to note that the majority of the land
within Noosa Springs has been developed or is approved for development. In this
respect the application is consistent with the overall intent of the Plan of Development for
the Special Facilities Zone.

= The Plan of Development incorporates a Dwelling Unit Yield Schedule, which includes a
portability provision. The provision states ‘notwithstanding the above, the Dwelling Unit
Yield or GFA may be transferred between precincts provided that prior Town Planning
Consent approval of Council is first obtained’. In recent times the implementation of the
portability provision was endorsed by a decision at the Planning and Environmental Court,
StarCo Developments PTY LTD-v-Noosa Shire Council [2002] QPELR 438.

«The site is located within the “Urban Footprint” in accordance with the provisions of the
South-East Queensland Regional Plan. The proposed development provides an
opportunity for infill development and seeks to provide urban consolidation at a density
that recognises the site’s characteristics and qualities.

= The part of Lot 3 which is the subject of the Application is recognised to contain a
considerable area of vacant land and an established Golf Course. The proposal seeks to
develop the site in a manner which uses the land effectively whilst protecting its
environmental qualities, and increasing the amenity and usability of the nearby Golf
Course, particularly the 18" hole.

= The Strategic Plan does not identify the site as being a resource which should be “set
aside for a range of different experiences and facilities” for the broader community. As
such, we respectfully submit that the proposed development will not impact on the
designated Open Space resources enjoyed by the broader community and hence the
proposed residential use will not be in conflict with the intent of the Strategic Plan.

= The approval of the proposed development will not impact on the viability of the golf
course as currently enjoyed by the members and visitors, and therefore it will not impact
on the use of the primary recreational infrastructure within the Noosa Heads / Noosaville
Locality. Only a minor realignment of the 18" fairway is necessary to provide land for part
of the proposed use. It should be noted that the remodelling of the 18" hole will improve
the function of the Golf Course. To this end, the proposed development is not inconsistent
with the relevant parts of the Strategic Plan.

   
 
 
 
    
   

= The site is considered to be substantially vacant land. It is currently being used to
cultivate plants for use throughout Noosa Springs. It is largely cleared and retains no
significant functions in terms of land use.

= The Applicant takes pride in the quality of landscaping evident throughout the Golf Course
and the surrounding residential precincts. Any clearing of vegetation will be offset by
substantial replanting scheme.

Please contact the undersigned if you require any further information or have any concerns.

Yours faithfully,
JONES FLINT & PIKE PTY LTD