18 - 18 Hastings St Noosa Heads - Planning Report · MCU19/0061

8. Noosa Plan Considerations
8.1   Proposal Definition

           The proposal is defined by the Noosa Plan 2017 (Planning Scheme) as;

              •   Primary Use: Business Uses

              •   Use Class: Entertainment and Dining Business

              •   Use: Type 2 Recreational, amusement & fitness

      Definition
           Entertainment and Dining Business – means the conduct of a business activity, where entertainment,
           amusement, recreation or meals are afforded. The term includes the following types:

           Type 2 Recreation, amusement & fitness - The use of premises involving recreation or amusement
           activities, including cinema, health & fitness club, gym, sport activity or brothel.

      Comment
           The development is proposed for an amusement venue for patrons 4+ years. The proposal is consistent
           with the above definition.

8.2 Level of Assessment

           Pursuant to Table 9.4 Categories of Development and Assessment for the Visitor Mixed Use Zone-
           Making a Material Change of Use, the proposed development is made Impact Assessable.

8.3 Strategic Framework

           The proposed development is consistent with the intent of the Strategic Framework set out in the Noosa
           Plan 2017. The Strategic Framework strategy with respect to specific uses identifies in Section 1.7.8a) and
           b) the following outcomes for Visitor Facilities which directly endorse the attraction of business functions
           that have a direct benefit to visitors where they are located within the principal focus areas:

      a)    Noosa Heads and Noosaville will remain the principal focus of visitor accommodation growth with
            some sites protected for the exclusive use of visitor accommodation.

      b)    The scheme includes Visitor Mixed Use Zones at Hastings Street, Noosa Heads; Gympie Terrace,
            Noosaville; Duke Street at Sunshine Beach; and Heron Street at Peregian Beach. This zone allows for
            medium density residential development to be mixed with business functions that have a direct benefit
            to visitors. This is generally in the form of shops, restaurants or galleries on the ground floor with
            accommodation units above. These centres also contribute significantly to retail and hospitality
            employment. The streetscape and built form in these areas is of particular importance as they directly
            affect the character of Noosa Shire and therefore the tourism industry.

8.4 Development and Overlay Codes

           The following Codes are identified as being relevant to the application:

              •   Noosa Heads Locality Code

              •   Business Uses Code

              •   Advertising Devices Code


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