Sunshine Butterflies PLANNING REPORT v.1.4

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

        1.1 Introduction

RG Strategic have been engaged by the Sunshine Butterflies to prepare an application for a
Material Change of Use for Community Uses, Wellbeing, Type 2 Social (Respite Centre) for
individuals with a disability; on land at 468 McKinnon Dr, Cooroibah and described as Lot 2 on
RP 214534. This application seeks a development approval for this use, to facilitate funding
applications and development of the site generally in accordance with the Landscape (Site)
Concept Plan.

This Planning Report provides details of the development proposal and the conflict with
Council’s Planning Scheme as an inconsistent use. The report provides further details about
the merits of the proposal, how the proposal generally complies with other aspects of the
Planning Scheme and other relevant planning instruments.

        1.2 Background and Site Details

The vision of Sunshine Butterflies is to support and improve the lives of individuals with a
disability. Sunshine Butterflies provides information and resources to families and individuals
living with disability via their Family Care & Support Service so that families can be directed,
informed, educated and supported whenever in need of assurance, assistance or help.

The Sunshine Butterflies currently operates from an office in Noosaville; however recently
purchased land at Cooroibah in order to create an “Our Backyard” Hobby Farm; and provide
a range of support services. The Cooroibah site is to be developed to provide support, care
facilities and activities for clients and their families.

The site is a 2.02 hectare parcel of land located at 468 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah. The site is
located in the Rural Settlement Zone.

        1.3 Application Details

The application is for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Community uses,
Wellbeing, Type 2 Social (Respite Centre); under the Noosa Plan. In accordance with the
Assessment Table for the Rural Settlement Zone, Community Uses - Wellbeing is an
inconsistent use in this zone, requiring impact assessment with regard to the Planning Scheme
as a whole.

        1.4 The Proposal

The proposed development is for a respite centre for disabled persons in a rural/rural
settlement setting in close proximity to the Noosa town centres.

The site is to be developed as the ‘Our Backyard Project’ which will become the new home of
all Sunshine Butterflies activities and services including:
- music, drama, art, cooking, craft activities;
- swimming activities;
- hobby farm activities;
- a respite service;
- first aid training,
- care programs and various support groups.


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