Item 6 Planning Report-1.2 · MCU22/0094

     e) Major centres contribute to a diversified local economy and provide key employment Compliant
        opportunities through a range of higher order commercial and enterprise activities in The proposed Childcare Centre is an addition to the range of higher
        addition to core retail outlets that are founded on the needs of Noosa Shire.         order commercial and enterprise activities that exist within the
                                                                                              Noosa Business Centre. The proposed Childcare Centre provides
                                                                                              additional employment opportunities in a diversified industry.
     f)   Major centres provide a variety of retail uses including shopping centres, full¬line Compliant
          supermarkets, specialty retail shops, food and drink outlets such as cafes and Despite the proposed development being a Childcare Centre, the
          restaurants, personal services, local offices and a range of entertainment activities. Noosa Business Centre has a variety of existing retail uses and
          Noosa Business Centre contains a higher order of retail than Noosa Junction with a provides opportunities for future retail, industrial and
          shopping centre anchored by a single fullsize discount department store and a full line commercial/high-tech industrial activities of the immediate area.
          supermarket. Complementary retail uses include large format retail showrooms and a
          separate small format supermarket. Noosa Junction complements the Noosa Business
          Centre with specialty retail stores, supermarkets and a variety of entertainment uses
          such as restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema, catering to the local community and visitors.
     g) Entertainment activities contribute to the economic activity and vibrancy of the major Compliant
        centres both day and night.                                                            The proposal will assist in the opportunity for the Noosa Business
                                                                                               Centre to provide opportunities for entertainment activities by
                                                                                               providing well located and convenient childcare services to
                                                                                               employees.
     h) Major centres develop as hubs for medical and specialised educational services.            Compliant
                                                                                                   There is a proposed Development Application which is currently
                                                                                                   under assessment by Council for a medical centre within the Noosa
                                                                                                   Business Centre. (Council Ref: MCU22/0038). This facility will
                                                                                                   provide well located and convenient childcare services to employees
                                                                                                   of these uses.
     i)   Higher density living in mixed use developments provide for diversity in housing choice, Compliant
          reduced commuting pressures and create activated streets in a safe environment with The Noosa Business Centre has a designated precinct for future high
          opportunities for both day and night time casual surveillance.                           density and mixed-use developments. This facility will assist in
                                                                                                   providing childcare services to residents in the provided and planned
                                                                                                   residential developments who work in the immediate area, thereby
                                                                                                   improving the diversity of the population by not excluding young

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