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

     Business Uses Code
         The overall outcomes for the Business Uses Code seek to achieve the following,

    a)    Existing and future populations have access to an adequate level of goods and services; and

    b)    Business Uses meet the needs and expectations of the Noosa community in terms of providing—

            i. human scale in the building design;
            ii. development that integrates with natural landforms and landscape features;
            iii. development that is compatible with the existing character and amenity of the streetscape
                  and surrounding area;
            iv. visual and physical connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces;
            v. high levels of visual and acoustic amenity;
            vi. a low key, informal atmosphere;
            vii. safety and security for property owners, employees and patrons;
            viii. logical traffic arrangements without congestion or lengthy delays; and ix for the protection of
                  environment and heritage values.
    c)    Business Uses contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment;

    d)    Business Uses are located where there is an appropriate level of infrastructure and a wide range of
          functions to support those uses;

    e)    Business uses in an urban zone, have appropriate connection to reticulated sewerage, water supply,
          stormwater drainage, electricity, and telecommunications services;

    f)    Business development has high levels of accessibility and functionality;

    g)    Business development recognises and protects Noosa’s natural resources and environmental values
          and seeks to provide sustainable economic and employment growth across a range of industry
          sectors;

    h)    Business development is consistent with the hierarchy of centres across Noosa; and

    i)    Business Uses are energy and water efficient.

         Assessment of the proposed development against the Overall outcomes and Purpose of the Business
         Uses Code demonstrates compliance with the intent of this code.

         The business will contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment by allowing visitors,
         particularly young families, and the desire to stay longer in the area. There will also be potential to
         employ local people to assist in the day to day operation of the venue in periods of high demand.

         The site for the proposed development has been carefully selected and will be designed to operate
         such that it is sympathetic to the surrounding natural character of the area. Standard water, sewer,
         electricity and telecommunications services are in place to service the proposed development.

         The proposed development is a consistent use in an active, visitor mixed use area and is complementary
         to other existing businesses. The amusement venue will encourage patrons of other businesses within
         the area to stay longer as it provides a recreational opportunity for families to enjoy an alternative
         activity to what is currently provided as part of their stay in Noosa Heads.

         The interior of the venue will be light, bright and airy and designed to have a high level of surveillance
         and monitoring for the children and adults alike, who are engaged in the activities available. Trained
         staff on the floor will monitor device and machine use, and allow casual surveillance over behaviour and
         safety.


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