4HRP3983.L01.004 - Final Application

Desired Environmental Outcomes
b) Commercial and Retail Uses
A hierarchy of centres with a range of Commercial and Retail business uses provide suitable levels of amenity, service and access to the community,
consistent with the community’s location and needs by—


                                                                                                     Response
 i      a proportion of Noosa Shire’s higher order needs being fulfilled by centres in other         Not Applicable
        areas, particularly the Principal Regional Activity Centre of Maroochydore;
 ii     the Shire Business Centre, a Major Activity Centre for the purposes of the SEQ               Complies
        Regional Plan and the highest order centre within Noosa Shire, developing in stages
        consistent with the needs of the population of Noosa Shire and areas to the immediate        The proposed development supports the current purpose of the Shire Business
        south;                                                                                       Centre, offering services consistent with the current needs of the Noosa Shire
                                                                                                     population.
 iii    protecting the long term viability of the Shire Business Centre as the principal business,   Complies
        retail and administrative centre, by setting aside short term needs to ensure the long
        term implementation of the centre;                                                           The proposed development does not undermine the vision for the SBC to
                                                                                                     develop as the highest order centre in the Shire and the focus for key
                                                                                                     employment and business activities within Noosa.
 iv     no other centre or major retail and commercial development occurring within the coastal      Not Applicable
        urban settlements, except those serving predominantly neighbourhoods and local
        communities;
 v      centres serving different roles that strive to find a market edge to strengthen their        Complies
        market position and reinforce their individual identities within the established retail
        hierarchy;                                                                                   The proposed development does not undermine the vision for the SBC to
                                                                                                     develop as the highest order centre in the Shire and the focus for key
                                                                                                     employment and business activities within Noosa.
 vi     recognising that it may be necessary to increase floor space in existing centres to meet     Complies
        changing needs, provided any increased floor space does not impact on the successful
        operation and development of the Shire Business Centre                                       The nature of the proposed development is to support and be supported by
                                                                                                     existing retail and commercial uses within the established shopping centre,
                                                                                                     enhancing current operations.
 vii    business centres at Cooroy, Noosa Junction, Noosaville and Tewantin;                         Not Applicable


 viii   neighbourhood or visitor centres at Peregian Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach,           Not Applicable
        Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin, Cooroibah and Teewah;
 ix     the town of Pomona and the village centres of Kin Kin, Boreen Point and Cooran;              Not Applicable

 x      commercial and retail facilities recognising and reflecting the natural character and        Complies
        environmental values of Noosa Shire to assist in achieving sustainable economic and
        employment growth across a range of industry sectors;                                        The proposed development is internal to the existing Emporium Building and
                                                                                                     will replace an existing tenancy.


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