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7.2.4.3 Assessment Criteria
Development in the Noosaville Local Plan Area generally (All Zones) Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Acceptable Outcomes
Performance Outcomes
PO1
Development enhances the role of No acceptable outcome provided Performance Outcome:
Noosaville as a major focus for visitor The development compliments Noosaville as a focus for
accommodation and services in Noosa Shire visitor accommodation by providing a range of small
with high levels of accessibility to outdoor dwellings to meet the need for diverse housing options in
recreational pursuits and urban services. close proximity to Noosa’s services.
PO2 Complies:
Development contributes to the lifestyle and No acceptable outcome provided The development contributes to lifestyle and amenity of
amenity of permanent residents of permanent residents of Noosaville by providing a quality
Noosaville, and services communities development including a mix of residential housing
outside of the local plan area. opportunities.
PO3 AO3.1 Performance Outcome:
Development contributes to the Development adjacent to a gateway, special The proposed development responds to and is consistent
establishment of attractive streetscapes and place or on land identified as a key corner on with Noosaville’s coastal urban character through
gateways to enhance the sense of entry and Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and architectural design (incorporating a mix of materials) and
character of Noosaville and the coastal Character plan) or Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa extensive sub-tropical landscaping.
urban area. Business Centre Framework and Character
plan):
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1. incorporates architectural and
landscape treatments which
emphasise the corner location as
shown in Figure AP3-10A and
Figure AP3-10B; and
2. incorporates building materials
such as varied roof forms, changes
in materials and variations in
projected and recessed elements
and facades.
AO3.2
Development adjacent to a primary streetscape
treatment area on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville
Framework and Character
plan) and Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre
Not applicable
Framework and Character plan):
1. provides streetscape improvements
which are appropriate to the
location, setting and context of the
development, and
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2. complement existing or proposed
streetscape works in the local
area.
AO3.3
Development on Key Development Sites
identified on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville
Framework and Character Plan) incorporates a
high standard of architectural design and Not applicable
landscape treatment consistent with the
streetscape character.
Editor’s Note— For further guidance and context
in interpreting the Framework and Character
Plans please refer to PSP7 - Framework and
Character Plans.
PO4 AO4 Complies:
The visual amenity and character Development adjacent to the major road The development provides generous landscaping that
surrounding the major road network and network, particularly Eumundi Noosa Road, complements the natural species occurring in the area. Refer
entrance roads, including Eumundi Noosa Beckmans Road, Eenie Creek Road, Walter Hay the landscape plan Appendix C).
Road, Beckmans Road, Eenie Creek Road, Drive, Gympie Terrace, Noosa Parade and
Walter Hay Drive, Gympie Terrace, Noosa Weyba Road incorporates landscaping that
Parade and Weyba Road is protected and complements the natural species occurring in the
enhanced. local area, protects existing vegetation within the
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road reserve and incorporates design elements
that add visual interest to the streetscape.
PO5 AO5 Not applicable
Development retains and enhances existing Development retains and enhances existing The development site is currently devoid of vegetation of
mature trees and character vegetation mature trees and character vegetation significance.
contributing to the vegetated backdrop, contributing to the vegetated backdrop, character
character and habitat values of the local plan and habitat values of the local plan area,
area. including:
1. riparian vegetation, particularly
mangroves adjacent to the Noosa
River, Weyba Creek, Lake Doonella
and their tributaries;
2. remnant melaleucas and eucalypt
trees;
3. the vegetated drainage lines
through residential estates; and
4. other character vegetation where
identified in Figure 7.2.4.4
(Noosaville Framework and
Character plan) or Figure
7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre
Framework and Character plan):
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PO6 AO6.1 Complies
Development retains significant views and Development retains and does not intrude upon The development does not adversely impact upon important
vistas contributing to the setting and important gateways and sightlines including the gateways and sightlines. Conversely, the development of the
character of the local plan area including following: site will enhance the gateway entrance to Noosaville via
views to the Noosa River, Noosa North Eumundi Noosa Rd. The built form and landscaping will
Shore, Noosa foreshore, Lake Weyba and 1. Beckmans Road and Walter Hay embellish this important road corridor into Noosaville and
Noosa National Park. Drive; surrounding areas.
2. significant views to the Noosa
River, river mouth and ocean
beyond and to Noosa North Shore;
3. views from the pathway on the
northern side of Gympie Terrace in
the public open space area and
adjacent Noosa River foreshore;
4. scenic views from Noosa Parade,
Weyba Road and Eenie Creek
Road which are flanked by
vegetation and offer glimpses of
watercourses;
5. scenic views from Eenie Creek
Road to Noosa National Park,
Noosa Headlands, the secondary
dune system and Lake Weyba; and
6. scenic southern entrances to
Noosaville through bushland
settings, Noosa National Park and
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Tewantin National Park along
Eumundi Noosa Road.
AO6.2
For Noosaville District Centre, buildings and
structures do not significantly interrupt or Not applicable
encroach upon key contextual views as identified
in Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and
Character plan) and shown in Figure 7.2.4.6
Built Form and Streetscape Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Built Form and Streetscape
PO7 AO7.1 Complies:
Buildings, structures and landscaping are Development takes the form of small separate The development involves four separate buildings. A row of
integrated with the natural landscape and buildings rather than large single bulky buildings four apartments will address the street, building articulation
reflect the riverside character and setting of and does not visually dominate the street, and landscaping will ensure the development does not
the local plan area in terms of form, riverfront, adjacent properties, surrounding appear as a single bulky building when viewed from the
composition and protection of spaces or the existing skyline. street.
neighbourhood amenity.
AO7.2 Complies:
Buildings and structures have a scale and
building height consistent with development on
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
adjoining and surrounding land. The building is proposed to be 2 storeys in height, which is
consistent with the zoning intent for the area and is consistent
with surrounding developments in the locality.
AO7.3 Complies:
Buildings and structures preserve the amenity of The proposed development has been suitably designed to
adjoining land including sunlight to neighbouring preserve the amenity of adjoining residential uses, including
properties. access to sunlight.
AO7.4 Complies:
Development respects the scale of surrounding The development includes generous landscaping, which
vegetation and maximises the opportunity for exceeds the minimum requirements of the Dual Occupancy
retention of existing vegetation and incorporates and Multiple Dwelling Code.
soft landscaping between buildings.
AO7.5 Complies:
Buildings and structures: These matters have been comprehensively addressed as
part of the Medium density residential code and Dual
1. incorporate articulated roof forms Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling code.
which are visible from the street
and have a pitch of no less than 5
degrees;
2. incorporate a mix of lightweight and
textured external building materials
or materials that reflect the natural
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
environment such as timber and
rock face;
3. provide variation through
articulation, texture and detailing;
4. incorporate verandahs, open
balconies or shaded patios for
outdoor living, with open,
transparent or semi-open
balustrades;
5. use understated colour schemes
and low-reflective roofing and
cladding materials.
Editor's note— Refer to figure AP3-3B
Centres and Services Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Centres and Services
PO8
The Noosaville local plan area is serviced by No acceptable outcomes provided Noted
the following centres that provide business,
entertainment and community uses
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consistent with the Noosa Shire Centres
Hierarchy:
1. Noosaville District centre;
2. Bushlands Neighbourhood
centre;
3. Weyba Road Neighbourhood
centre; and
4. Gympie Terrace Visitor centre.
PO9 AO9 Not applicable
The Noosa Business Centre off Eenie Creek The development of the Noosa Business Centre
Road is a major activity centre and provides is to be generally in accordance with Figure
the widest range of centre activities and 7.2.4.4 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and
employment including: Character Plan).
1. commercial and professional
office space for a range of
sectors;
2. digital economy;
3. tertiary education;
4. health and medical uses;
5. retail uses including one only
discount department store,
supermarkets, large format
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retail showrooms and specialty
retail;
6. entertainment activities;
7. environmental industries;
8. research and technology
industries;
9. small dwellings in a mixed-use
format;
10. community and civic functions;
11. high quality community open
space and
12. a sub-regional transit centre.
Editor’s note— The Noosa Business Centre
is the only Major Regional Activity Centre in
Noosa Shire designated in the South East
Queensland Regional Plan.
PO10
Development in the District Centre zone: No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
1. provides a range of business,
entertainment, health and
wellbeing activities to service
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the needs of residents and
visitors;
2. includes small dwellings as part
of mixed-use development;
3. retains more intensive uses
between Mary Street and
Gibson Road, with less
intensive uses at the edges of
the zone providing a transition
to adjoining residential areas;
4. on the southern side of Gibson
Road is primarily used for large
format retail; and
5. does not detract from the role
and function of the larger
centres of the Noosa Business
Centre and Noosa Junction.
PO11
Development in the Neighbourhood Centre No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
zone provides lower order goods and
services to support the day-to-day needs of
residents and visitors, forming focal points
for the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes PO12 No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable Development in Thomas Street, north of Mary Street, maintains a pedestrian scale of development, vibrant active ground level uses with pedestrian and visual links to Noosa River. PO13 No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable The proposed new main street at Noosa Business centre creates a pedestrian orientated character with active ground level uses and pedestrian access and visual linkages to the proposed civic space.
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PO14 AO14
Development in a centre zone or Tourist Development: Not applicable
Accommodation Zone fronting Gympie
Terrace or Thomas Street: 1. respects the layout, scale (including
height and setback) and character
1. is sympathetic to the character, of development on adjoining sites;
streetscape and built form of 2. includes detailing and articulation
the locality; for horizontal emphasis including
2. contributes to the variety of low awnings, facia boards, parapet
set and walk up building styles walls and upper level verandahs or
of various eras in the balconies;
streetscape; 3. provides a fine scale of built form;
3. creates vibrant and active 4. provides active street frontages
streets and public spaces; and where identified as primary active
4. provides integrated and street frontage on Figure 7.2.4.4
functional car parking and (Noosaville Framework and
access arrangements that do Character plan) or Figure
not dominate the street. 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre
Framework and Character plan)
that incorporate shopfronts,
indoor/outdoor cafes and
restaurants and other activities that
are likely to foster casual, social
and business interaction for
extended periods. Refer to Figure
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AP3-8A for design outcomes for
active streetscapes;
5. has building openings overlooking
the street and addressing key
corners as indicated in Figure
7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and
Character plan) or Figure
7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre
Framework and Character plan)
and Figure AP3-7A; and
6. includes the provision of
landscaping, shaded seating and
consistent and simple paving
materials on footpaths consistent
with the character of its setting
including where shown as primary
streetscape treatment area
on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville
Framework and Character plan) or
Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business
Centre Framework and Character
plan).
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PO15
Development in the Low Impact Industry No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable.
zone and the Medium Impact Industry zone:
1. provides a range of enterprises
that contribute to the economic
diversity of the Shire and local
employment options;
2. provides important industries
and service-related functions to
the whole of Noosa Shire but
particularly the coastal area;
3. offers a range and diversity of
employment types;
4. does not accommodate uses
better located in a centre zone
5. does not detract from the safe
function or amenity of Eumundi
Noosa Road, Walter Hay Drive
or Eenie Creek Road; and
6. does not accommodate uses
that would harm the
environment, including Eenie
Creek, Lake Doonella and Lake
Weyba, through excessive
pollutants.
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PO16 AO16.1 Not applicable
Development within the Community Facilities The Noosa Business Centre includes the
zone contributes to community infrastructure, provision for a sub-regional transit facility
utilities and services. integrated within the major centre to provide for
public transport, park and ride or other transit
related infrastructure.
Not applicable
AO16.2
Wallace Park, located off Eumundi Noosa Road
is developed for a wide range of indoor sport and
recreation, community care and community uses
which foster social interaction, learning, health
and fitness and artistic and creative pursuits.
AO16.3 Not applicable
The Noosa Hospital, located at Goodchap Street:
1. is the primary medical focus for the
coastal part of Noosa Shire;
2. is developed and operated to
provide for maximum co-location of
hospital and allied health care
services;
3. makes efficient use of the site;
4. incorporates employee and visitor
parking on-site
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5. is supported by additional health
care services at Lot 1 on RP900855
on the corner of Goodchap Street
and Eumundi-Noosa Road.
Not applicable
AO16.4
Key sites developed for educational
establishments, child care centres, places of
worship and community uses are well connected
and easily accessible from throughout Noosaville
and the broader area they service.
Housing Choice Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Housing Choice
PO17 AO17
Development in the Major Centre zone and Residential dwellings within the Major Centre Not applicable
District Centre zone contribute to housing zone and District Centre zone:
diversity by providing small dwellings,
including single level apartments. 1. do not exceed a floor area of 100m2;
2. are part of a mixed-use development
with non-residential uses at the
ground level.
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes PO18 Sites currently used or approved for No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable retirement facilities continue to provide such residential accommodation into the future. PO19 Development in the Low Density Residential No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable zone maintains a high level of residential amenity for permanent residents. Visitor Facilities Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part) Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Visitor Facilities PO20 Development in the Tourist Accommodation No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable zone and other resort complexes provide visitor accommodation into the future to preserve and support the role of Noosaville as a tourism focus area. PO21 A range of visitor accommodation including low No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable cost and family friendly short term accommodation and tourist park accommodation, including the Noosa River Caravan Park at Russell Street. is maintained.
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Noosa River Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Noosa River
PO22
Commercial development on and adjacent to the No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
Noosa River is designed to –
1. provide for uses for marine facility
purposes including water transport
and boat hire;
2. be compatible with the scenic values
of the waterway;
3. provide a high level of amenity,
including ensuring low ambient noise
levels;
4. not increase the overall scale and
intensity of commercial operations;
5. use materials, natural finishes and
colours that blend with the
surrounding natural landscape; and
6. reflect the character and setting of the
waterfront locality (such as timber and
tin construction with a traditional
pitched roof design).
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PO23 AO23.1
Commercial development on and adjacent to the No additional commercial leases are created on or Not applicable
Noosa River is not increased or expanded beyond adjacent to the Noosa River and no additional areas
existing building footprints and structures within are added to the current commercial leases.
existing lease areas.
AO23.2 Not applicable
Development does not increase the overall building
footprint, gross floor area or height of buildings or
structures associated with commercial jetties.
PO24
The loading and unloading of passengers and boat No acceptable outcome provided. Not applicable
docking is confined to the commercial lease areas
of the respective commercial operation.
PO25 AO25
Parking of vehicles and boat trailers and the loading The loading and unloading of passengers, goods Not applicable
and unloading of goods or passengers does not and water craft is confined to the commercial lease
impede on public open space in the vicinity of the areas of the respective commercial operation.
river.
PO26
The slipway accessed from Mill Street provides No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
essential infrastructure for waterfront based marine
industries and is limited to this existing commercial
lease area adjoining Chaplin Park.
PO27
The slipway at 238 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
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Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes serves as important infrastructure for small vessels. Access & Connectivity Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part) Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Access & Connectivity PO28 Gympie Terrace is maintained as a low speed, low No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable trafficked environment and maintains safe pedestrian access to Noosa River. PO29 No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable Eenie Creek Road and to a lesser extent Gibson Road provides for through traffic around and bypassing Noosaville. PO30 AO30 Development integrates with and extends the Development on land including or adjoining a key Not applicable existing street and pathway networks including but pedestrian/cycle link shown in Figure 7.2.4.4 not limited to those identified on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and Character plan) and (Noosaville Framework and Character plan) and Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and Character plan) facilitates these connections. and Character plan) such that connections to and between key local destinations are provided and reinforced. Environment, natural resources and recreation Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
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Environment, natural resources and recreation
PO31 AO31
Development has no significant adverse effects on Connecting Habitat Areas as identified on Map Not applicable
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna SFM-4 - Biodiversity (Strategic Framework) are
habitat, landscape quality, water quality or cultural protected from fragmentation and encroachment by
heritage values, including those related to— development.
1. changes to natural drainage;
2. disturbance to any wetland system;
3. management of fire risk;
4. erosion and the transport of sediments
off site;
5. unmanaged public access;
6. changes to fauna habitat and
behaviour.
PO32 AO32
Development maintains and protects an integrated Open space corridors identified as Ecological Not applicable
open space network throughout the locality to— Linkages and Major Recreation areas on Map SFM-
1 - Settlement and Map SFM-4 - Biodiversity
1. provide for both passive and active (Strategic Framework) are enhanced and protected
recreational pursuits; from fragmentation and encroachment by
2. provide connectivity for pedestrians development.
and cyclists;
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3. provide habitat connectivity for wildlife
and fish passage;
4. protect watercourses and drainage
lines;
5. protect vegetation on steep slopes;
and
6. form a scenic backdrop for residential
development.
Natural Hazards Table 7.2.4.3 Criteria for Assessable development (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Natural Hazard
PO33 AO33 Not applicable
New lots for residential purposes are not created No additional residential lots take access via Lake
where the presence of natural hazards such as Entrance Boulevard or Lake Weyba Drive, south or
bushfire or flooding would increase the number of Eenie Creek Road.
people and homes subject to risk.