Town Planning Report · MCU23/0135

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5.0          CONCLUSION & STATEMENT OF REASONS

This development application is for a 6,500m2 GFA extension of an existing retail shopping centre,
expanding the range of offerings in the Noosa Business Centre above that already provided in the existing
centre and in a manner that is consistent with the provisions of the Noosa Planning Scheme
2020(Amendment1). The application is made over land located at 28 Eenie Creek Road, and formally
described as part of Lot 1 on SP322201 to the extent of Noosa Business Centre Retail Precinct (5C).
It seeks approval for the following:
   Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Shopping Centre (Shops and Food and Drink
    Outlets).
This Report and supporting information provide a comprehensive assessment of the proposed
development in accordance with the requirements and framework of the Planning Act. The assessment
demonstrates that the development application should be approved.
The reasons for approval are, in summary:
   The proposed development provides an expansion of the existing retail offering at Noosa Civic,
    supporting additional retail tenancies that align with the expected offerings at a major regional activity
    centre, contributing to the overall growth of the area;
   The proposed development will contribute to Noosa Shire’s economy by providing the amenity and
    essential services for existing and future businesses to ensure that the greater Noosa Business Centre
    fulfils its role as a key employment centre in the region;
   The proposal is consistent with the purpose, overall outcomes and performance outcomes of the Major
    Centre Zone, Noosaville Local Plan, and supporting Code. In particular, the Noosa Plan
    2020(Amendment 1) supports an additional 6,500m² of additional retail space in the Retail Precinct
   The proposal will support the intended outcomes for the Noosa Business Centre through the
    establishment a built form that achieves a high standard of architectural design, and well addressed and
    landscaped streetscapes and frontages
   The proposal is an orderly and logical extension of the existing Shopping Centre which will result in a
    single, larger Shopping Centre.
   The proposal substantially complies with the relevant assessment benchmarks, including:
      o      ShapingSEQ.
      o      State Planning Policy.
      o      Noosa Plan 2020 (Amendment 1).
   The proposal is able to exist comfortably in its context, having regard to existing development approvals
    and lawful uses on and adjoining the premises.
It is recommended council approve the proposed development subject conditions in accordance with
section 65 of the Planning Act.




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