MCU14/0056 - Town Planning Report

                                      town planning
                                             report


     minimise the reliance on fossil fuels for thermal comfort and         this stage of the development process. Notably
     water heating.                                                        large openings on the western facades of
                                                                           buildings have been minimised, pockets of
                                                                           open space are provided throughout the
                                                                           developable area and shade trees provided
                                                                           within carpark areas.
     Protecting the long term viability of the Shire Business Centre       N/A
     may mean setting aside short term needs to ensure the medium-
     long term implementation of the centre. No other centres or
     major retail and commercial development are intended within
     the coastal urban settlements, with the exception of those
     servicing predominantly neighbourhoods and local
     communities.
     Existing centres in Noosa serve different roles and will strive to    The proposed development will aid to
     find a market edge, strengthen their market position and              strengthen the market position of the existing
     reinforce their individual identities as a means of retaining their   Cooroy centre by filling a current gap in the
     competitiveness within the established retail hierarchy.              provision of services to the passing traffic on
                                                                           the Bruce Highway as well as to the local
                                                                           community. Only this site is positioned to fill
                                                                           that gap givens its locational characteristics.


3.1.3 g) Open Space, Environment and Conservation Functions

The proposed development has been designed with having regard to the Ecological Significance
designation on the Strategy Map and the Biodiversity and Natural Resources Overlays. In this regard, the
attached Ecological Assessment Report and SMP identify the biodiversity and ecological values of the
site, addresses the potential impact of the development and measures incorporated within the design to
ameliorate impacts.

3.1.3 L) Infrastructure and services

The site is readily able to be connected to the Council’s reticulated water supply and sewerage networks.
It is noted that part of the site is designated Urban on the Noosa Strategy Map indicating that urban
services are intended be provided to the site.

It is considered the proposal does not compromise the Desired Environmental Outcomes of the Noosa
Plan.


7.9.5 Locality Plan
The subject site is within the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality. This Locality is situated in the
southern part of the shire, with Lake Macdonald being the primary source of water supply and as such
development within the catchment is restricted to protect water quality and its associated environmental
values.




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