Development Application part 2 of 2 , Planning report/Plans MCU12/0036

                                      Planning Report




6          Planning Scheme
6.1        Noosa Plan
As highlighted earlier in this report, the planning scheme applicable to the proposed       development is the
Noosa Plan (the ’Planning Scheme’).

6.2        Strategic Framework
The Noosa Plan outlines a Strategic Framework which reflects the desired environmental outcomes (DEOs)
and summarises the approach taken         by the Planning Scheme to achieve the DEOs.          In
                                                                                        facilitating the
achievement of the desired environmental outcomes, the Strategic Framework provides a more      specific
outline of how the three strands of ecological sustainability (environmental, economic and social) are
balanced and integrated within the Livingstone Shire.

6.2.1      Desired Environmental Outcomes

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 maintains the effect of Section 3.5.14 (2)(a)of the Integrated Planning
Act 1997, which required that the assessment manager’s decision for Impact Assessable application must
not "compromise the achievement of the desired environmental outcomes for the planning scheme area".

The Noosa Plan identifies DEOs by ’use’ rather than under general themes. Accordingly, an assessment of
the   proposal against the ’Infrastructure and Services’ Desired Environmental Outcome (DEO)contained
within the Planning Scheme demonstrates that the proposal meets the intent of the DEO as follows:


L) INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
      The efficient provision and use of services such as water, sewerage, power, telecommunications and
      waste disposal caters for the needs of residents and visitors, relative to their location within Noosa.


          Response:
          The   proposed development is consistent with this DEO. The proposal seeks approval for a
          telecommunication facility within Cooroy. This will overcome coverage and network capacity issues
          for local residents and visitors of Cooroy.


      The ongoing viability of existing infrastructure services and facilities are protected from the impacts of
      future development.

          Response:
          The proposed    development is consistent with this DEO. The proposal seeks to consolidate an
          existing Telstra exchange by providing a telecommunications tower on the same land. This will
          prevent the need to acquire new land for the facility.


Community Implications of Infrastructure & Services
      Coastal urban residents and visitors expect a certain level of infrastructure and servicing, which includes
      power, telecommunications, garbage collection, running water and flush toilets.

          Response:
          Whilst the proposed development is not located in a coastal area, it proposes telecommunications
          infrastructure to relieve and enhance the existing network in Cooroy.


      Broadband telecommunications infrastructure allows people to work and study from home and access
      goods and services over the Internet.

          Response:
          The proposed facility will particularly enhance the data capacity capabilities of mobile phones within
          the Cooroy area; allowing people to efficiently access the internet on their mobile devices.


      While telecommunication facilities are very important, towers and other installations are not located in
      visually prominent locations.




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