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Furthermore, this analysis of the key planning scheme provisions shows that the inclusion of
the inconsistent uses would not undermine the core aims and intent of the planning scheme,
and that there are considered to be sufficient grounds to approve the application despite
their inclusion.

The key grounds in support of an approval of this application include:

   the majority of the proposal includes consistent uses that are appropriate in the Industry
    Zone and are suitable on this site;

   an assessment of the proposal against the relevant planning scheme Desired
    Environmental Outcomes (DEO) finds that the development complies with these key
    aims;

   there is a strong economic need for the two inconsistent uses on this site;

   the total proposed GFA of the inconsistent components of the proposal represents only
    9% of the overall proposed GFA, which is a minor component of the development and
    is considered compatible and complimentary with the primary uses;

   a formal land use survey undertaken in regard to uses within the surrounding Noosaville
    Industrial Estate demonstrates that the proposed development is consistent with the
    existing character of development within the Industry zoned land (surrounding the
    subject site);

   the proposed ‘tradie’s café’ will meet a clear need for more and better lunchtime
    options for the local workforce, particularly in the Lionel Donovan Drive precinct which is
    currently not serviced by such a facility. Takeaway food establishments are not
    uncommon in industrial areas, serving the needs of a range of tradespersons and
    employees working in the nearby area;

   an economic report commissioned to assess the proposed development has found
    that:

       it is unlikely that a local service station with a small convenience offer would cause
        significant impacts on the major supermarkets and centres servicing the area today
        and into the future;
       as a convenience offer, there is considerable merit to the proposed development;
       the provision of a local convenience centre generally at the location described
        would contribute to the enhanced convenience and amenity of current residents
        and future local residents as well as surrounding businesses and workers;
       there is a gap in worker meals servicing the north-easterly segment (i.e. Lionel
        Donovan Drive precinct - in which the subject site is located); and




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