2017-07-04_Request Extension to Currency Period_FINAL · 152006.1999.2

                           o Existing development rights are considered to exist under the original rezoning
                               development permit;
                           o Results in dedication of significant open space which will result in considerable
                               community benefits through the long-term conservation and low impact recreational use
                               of areas with ecological values.
                           o The site adjoins the urban fringe of Noosaville, is the next in sequence and is surrounded
                               by urban and rural residential development to the north and west of the site which is
                               compatible and similar in nature.
                       The current approval conditions are consistent with current laws and policies in the following
                        respects:-
                           o The engineering conditions which have been placed on the existing development approval
                               are considered to be consistent with current engineering design requirements and
                               standards. Reference is made to Civil Engineering conditions 18 to 37 and conditions 68
                               to 78. It is noted that the subsequent operational works application will be assessed in
                               accordance with local laws and policies applicable at the time of lodgement.
                           o The development is required to be undertaken in accordance with the Court’s approval
                               conditions including those of the referral agencies Department of Natural Resources and
                               Mines (DNRM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The approved development
                               setbacks and environmental conditions are considered generally consistent with current
                               laws and policies in regard to site constraints including vegetation and bushfire hazard.
                           o We note that this approval was issued under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, with an
                               Adopted Infrastructure Charges Notice issued by the then (pre-de-amalgamation)
                               Sunshine Coast Council. Infrastructure contributions applicable to this development
                               approval can be updated to reflect Noosa Council’s current adopted infrastructure
                               charges resolution, as required
                       Significant public interest grounds exist to support preserving the approval including:
                           o Significant community benefit by way of parkland dedication and construction of
                               pedestrian pathway network;
                           o Protection of vegetation areas in perpetuity through parkland dedication and vegetation
                               covenants;
                           o Community need for additional range of housing choices and options. It is considered that
                               there is a need and market for rural residential development within the Noosaville locality
                               having regard to limited areas available for development due to environmental
                               constraints.
                       Despite some inconsistency with current laws and policies, it is considered that the matters
                        discussed above, when considered in context, justify approval of the extension. In addition, the
                        dedication of over 52.7ha of the site for open space purposes as required by the approval
                        provides significant public interest benefits over and above the benefits that would be achieved
                        through the site’s rural zoning. The proposed dedication will facilitate conservation and also
                        provide for passive and active recreation opportunities which would not be possible without the
                        approval.




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