Planning Report · MCU13/0064

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS                                                       TOWN PLANNING REPORT 10974




8.0 CONCLUSION

This Town Planning report has been prepared to accompany a Development Application made by
Makepeace Island (Operations) Pty Ltd. The application seeks a Development Permit for Material
Change of Use Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional on land located at Makepeace Island,
Noosa North Shore described as Lot 55 on MCH1667. The proposal is to operate the existing site
facilities as a ‘boutique resort’. No new buildings, structures or site works are required for the
proposal.

The property is situated within the Noosa North Shore Locality and included in the Open Space
Conservation Zone under The Noosa Plan. The proposed material change of use is subject to Impact
Assessment.

Planning support is justified on the following grounds:

        The proposal does not involve the construction of additional structures and will rather make
         better use of the sites existing facilities and features.

        The proposed development can be achieved with no detrimental impact on the existing
         environment and locality amenity;

        The proposed development will positively contribute to the Noosa North Shore Locality and
         the Noosa area generally and provides for a vastly different visitor experience;

        Given the unique nature of the proposed use there is likely to be a strong need for this type
         of tourist facility, given that it is not provided for elsewhere within the Sunshine Coast region;

        The proposal generally complies with all provisions of the Noosa Plan 2006 and the applicable
         codes. Where the probable solutions of the codes are not met, compliance with the specific
         outcomes has been demonstrated, with the exception of outcomes relating to consistent and
         inconsistent uses;

        To the extent that there is any conflict with the planning scheme, the conflict must be minor
         and or of a technical nature and in any event there are sufficient grounds that will overcome
         the conflict.

Approval of the application, subject to the imposition of reasonable and relevant conditions is
warranted.




Development Application For Material Change of Use
Makepeace Island, Noosa North Shore