4HRP3983.L01.004 - Final Application

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The proposed development requires referral to Energex Limited as an Advice Agency: Electricity Infrastructure
matters (Schedule 10, Part 9, Division 2, Table 2).
Public Notification
According to Section 53 of the Planning Act, the notification stages of the development assessment process
applies to an application if either of the following applies –
                “(a) any part of the application requires impact assessment; or
                (b) the application includes a variation request.”
As the development application requires Impact Assessment, public notification pursuant to the Planning Act
is required in this instance.
State Planning Policy
The State Planning Policy was released on 3 July 2017. It is a State planning instrument made under Chapter
2 Part 2, Section 10 of the Planning Act.
As prescribed in Section 26(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Regulation, the State Planning Policy represents an
assessment benchmark and the assessment manager must have regard to State Planning Policies, if it is not
identified as being appropriately reflected in the planning scheme.
The proposed application is consistent with the matters of state interest, and consequently complies with the
State Planning Policy.
State Development Assessment Provisions
As the proposed development does not require referral to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure
and Planning (State Assessment and Referral Agency), the State Development Assessment Provisions
(SDAP) are not applicable.
South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017
The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (the Regional Plan) provides a sustainable growth
management strategy for the region that articulates strategic direction and certainty that will accommodate an
increase in population in South East Queensland.
As prescribed in Section 26(2)(a)(i) of the Planning Regulation, the regional plan represents an assessment
benchmark and the assessment manager must have regard to regional plan, if it is not identified as being
appropriately reflected in the planning scheme.
The Shire Business Centre is identified as a Major Activity Centre in the Regional Plan. These centres are
focal points for sub-regional employment and the delivery of sub-regional services. They provide a third tier
administrative function to the capital city centre, accommodating government branch offices or service centres
of sub-regional significance, as well as major concentrations of business and related activities, cultural and
entertainment facilities, and support comparison and convenience retail uses that meet the needs of their sub-
regional catchments. The proposed gym, being a use commonly found in centres of this type, supports the
function of the Shire Business Centre as a Major Activity Centre.
The Noosa Plan
The Noosa Plan (Planning Scheme) first commenced in February 2006 and is the relevant planning scheme
for the assessment of development proposals within the Noosa Shire Council area.
Desired Environmental Outcomes
Part 3 of The Noosa Plan identifies the Desired Environmental Outcomes (DEOs) for Noosa Shire under the
following headings:
       agricultural uses;
       commercial and retail uses;


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