08/0310 - MCU - Wellbeing Type 2 - Social [As Published] · 132008.310

Peregian Beach Community Centre 2
3 PROPOSAL

3.1 PROPOSAL/SITE

This proposal is to develop a Community Centre on the subject site. The site is known as 1 - 3
Woodland Drive, Peregian Beach and described as Lots 150 & 151 on P93132 in the Parish of
Weyba. The site, on the corner of David Low Way, is currently vacant with no built development. It
is a flat block in an area that is a mix of residential, community and business use. The proposed
development complies with designated Land Use for that and the surrounding areas. A copy of the
proposed development is included as Attachment 1.

The Community Centre is to be built as a means of addressing the identified shortage of meeting
spaces and community resources in the Peregian and Sunshine Beach areas. Noosa Council
through its 2006-20016 Social Plan identifies the lack of appropriate meeting spaces as a priority
community issue. The Centre will be used for low-key physical activities such as yoga and tai chi
as well for playgroups and for meetings for community groups. It is proposed to provide static
tourist information services in the Centre.

The hours of operation will depend on community need however it is proposed that the Centre will
be available for use seven days per week from 6am until 9pm. It is anticipated that there will be a
administrative person employed part time to coordinate room bookings and volunteer services for
the Centre as well as to instigate cleaning and other maintenance. It is proposed that a team of
volunteers will provide other services as required in the Centre.

Carparking will be provided off site in a purpose built carpark on the adjacent block of land at 255
David Low Way. Noosa Council owns the land and Council will be developing the site in
accordance with all required guidelines. The Peregian Beach Community Centre will make the
necessary financial contribution to the construction of twenty car spaces within the 50 car space
park. There will be direct access from the carpark to the southern entry of the Centre. There will be
no vehicular crossing on the Centre site minimising risk for all users. (for more detail see table
14.47)

Landscaping will be undertaken in accordance with guidelines. Sixty two per cent of the land site
has been allocated for landscaping. It is proposed that plants indigenous to the region will be used
providing an environmental resource to the community. The landscaping plan will be developed at
a later date.

4 ASSESSMENT
4.1. THE NOOSA PLAN

The subject site is located within the Eastern Beaches Locality and is zoned Community Services.
The proposed Community Centre is defined as Use Class Wellbeing, Type 2 Social and is
identified as a consistent use within the Community Services zone and is required to follow a code
assessable application process.

4.2, LOCALITY CODE

The proposal is consistent with the specific outcomes and probable solutions of the Locality Code
for Community Use with the development'’s location and design compatible with the amenity and
character of the area. The table below details the proposal’s compliance with the key provisions of
the Code.