Planning Response to SCC · MCU13/0240

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The upper level offices will be of a masonry block construction with a sloping roof form and eave
provided over the Poinciana frontage.

The applicant intends to stage the development by constructing the lift first, followed by the upper level
offices at a later date.



NOOSA PLAN

The Noosa Plan 2006 defines a Commercial Business as:

         Commercial business means the conduct of a business activity, where a service is offered or
         provided and that service is not more clearly defined by other business or community uses. The
         term includes the following types:

               Type 1 Office The use of premises for a commercial business conducted in an office
               environment. The use includes a bank, professional office, travel agent and estate sales
               office.

The proposal is considered to comply with this scheme definition and Commercial Business Type 1
Office uses are consistent code assessable uses in the Business Centre zone in which the site is
contained. (Refer Figure 2)




Figure 2 Extract of Tewantin & Doonan Locality Map

The Noosa Plan 2006 indicates that Commercial Business Type 1 are to comply with the following
codes:

           •    Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code;
           •    Business Uses Code;
           •    Landscaping Code; and
           •    Engineering Works Codes.

The proposal has been reviewed against the Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code and is generally considered
to comply with the specific outcomes.

The proposal complies with the Business Uses Code as the proposed extensions and use are consistent
with the provisions of the code. The façade of the upper level is setback 2.0 metres with an eave extending
over the balcony and to the street. The existing service yard to the rear of the butcher shop is to be retained
and upgraded with the new offices utilising the existing rubbish store areas on site.

The proposal has also been reviewed against the Landscaping and Engineering Works codes and is
considered to be consistent with detailed requirements. Landscaping is not affected by the proposed works
and remains the same.

The proposed development is considered consistent with the surrounding development and represents infill
development as detailed in the photograph below: