Stockwell RFI Response Letter Final 22.12.21 · MCU21/0175

It is noted that the vision for the NBC embodied in Stockwell’s Masterplan and Framework Plan, whilst
recommending changes to certain precincts to ensure the development of a vibrant and viable business
centre, is strongly aligned with the vison and outcomes sought by the Noosa Plan 2020, including:
    •   The NBC is one of the most significant centres in Noosa Shire servicing sub-regional catchments
        with complimentary roles and functions that contain the highest order community, retail and
        commercial functions.
    •   Support for Council’s ‘precinct-based planning’ approach to the NBC master plan.
    •   The creation of strong pedestrian links in and around the Centre.
    •   The facilitation of high-density residential development options in close proximity to a range
        of business, retail and transit needs to minimise dependency on private vehicles.
    •   The establishment of an Innovation Hub which is in alignment with Noosa Council’s desire to
        attract creative and knowledge based industries to Noosa, and to diversify the economic base
        of the region more broadly.
    •   Delivery of the Village Mixed Use expansion, including cafes, restaurants, bars and short term
        accommodation.
    •   Provision of much needed affordable housing options.
    •   Dedication of land to accommodate Noosa Council’s planned Transit Hub.
    •   Provision of critical support services for the community including a child care centre, leisure
        and indoor sport and recreation and medical services.

The Lot 2 proposal should not be considered as a stand alone commercial development, but rather as
part of Stockwell’s overall Noosa Business Centre Masterplan and Noosa Business Centre Framework
Plan aimed at delivering a vibrant and viable business centre.



Council Item 2: Built Form

The site is identified as being adjacent to a gateway on land identified as a key corner site within the
Noosa Business Centre Framework and Character Plan. Accordingly, the Noosa Plan seeks a number of
design outcomes, including but not limited to:

Noosaville Local Plan Code
AO3.1
Development adjacent to a gateway, special place or on land identified as a key corner on Figure 7.2.4.4
(Noosaville Framework and Character plan) or Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and
Character plan):
    a. incorporates architectural and landscape treatments which emphasise the corner location as
       shown in Figure AP3-10A and Figure AP3-10B; and