MCU14/0056 - Town Planning Report

                                town planning
                                       report


The proposed development does not sit comfortably with the Noosa Centre Hierarchy, being a mix of
tourist accommodation, retail, service station and self – storage units with a strong highway orientated
focus. The Needs Assessment Report (Attachment H) provides an analysis of the potential impacts of the
development and findings in relation to community need and demand assessment. The conclusion
reached in the report is that there is a demonstrated need for the proposed mixed use development and
it is well located to serve residents, visitors and highway traffic in the region. The development is not
anticipated to affect the function and viability of the Cooroy Town Centre or existing service stations and
the benefits to the community are expected to outweigh any negative impacts. It is noted that provision
1.7.7 d) refers to “Cooroy particularly has scope for expansion to cater for rural hinterland and passing
motorists”. Whilst there is reference to expansion being infill within the existing Business zone, the site is
unique in terms of its proximity and access to the Bruce Highway and the “passing visitors” referred to. It
is considered no sites within the existing Cooroy business zoned land could provide the strong highway
orientated focus afforded by the subject site. It is noted the land is included within the Urban Footprint
classification under the SEQ Regional Plan. Grounds exist to support approval despite any perceived
conflicts that may exist.

1.7.11 Rural Uses

The site is included within the Urban Footprint under the SEQ Regional Plan. Having regard to the site’s
location and partial Urban designation on the Noosa Plan Strategy Map, it is considered the proposed
development does not compromise the achievement of this strategy.




7.9.4 Desired Environmental Outcomes

Consideration of DEO’S relevant to the application follow-
3.1.3 b) Commercial and Retail Uses

(v) business centres at Cooroy, Noosa Junction, Noosaville and Tewantin
The proposed development does not sit comfortably with the Noosa Centre Hierarchy, being a mix of
tourist accommodation, retail, service station and self – storage units with a strong highway orientated
focus. The Needs Assessment Report (Attachment H) provides an analysis of the potential impacts of the
development and findings in relation to community need and demand assessment. The conclusion
reached in the report is that there is a demonstrated need for the proposed mixed use development and
it is well located to serve residents, visitors and highway traffic in the region.

“(iv) Recognising that it may be necessary to increase floor space in existing centres to meet changing needs,
provided any increased floor space does not impact on the successful operation and development of the Shire
Business Centre;”




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