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7.2.4 Noosaville Local Plan Code
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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Acceptable Outcomes


         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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                                          Acceptable Outcomes
                                                   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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                                               Acceptable Outcomes
                                               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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                                                 Acceptable Outcomes
                                                               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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Performance Outcomes                         Acceptable Outcomes
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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Performance Outcomes                            Acceptable Outcomes
             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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Performance Outcomes                            Acceptable Outcomes
             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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Performance Outcomes   Acceptable Outcomes
                                  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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Performance Outcomes                         Acceptable Outcomes
                                                      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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Performance Outcomes                                    Acceptable Outcomes
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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Performance Outcomes                   Acceptable Outcomes
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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Performance Outcomes                                    Acceptable Outcomes
         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.

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