Planning Report No. 100041 · MCU22/0140

5.0           Local Planning Matters
5.1           Level of Assessment & Strategic Framework

              As stated under Section 1.0 and Section 2.0 of this report, the proposed
              development is ‘Code Assessable’, as determined in accordance with Part 5 –
              Tables of Assessment, Section - 5.5 Material Change of Use, Table 5.5.2
              Medium Density Residential Zone of the Noosa Plan 2020.


              As the proposal applies for a development type that is consistent with the
              intent of the Medium Density Residential Zone, an assessment of the
              proposed development in relation to the Strategic Framework is not
              considered necessary.


5.2           Overall Outcomes for the Medium Density Residential
              Zone

              The intent of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code is described and
              commented on below, as detailed in accordance with Section 6.3.2.2 –
              Medium Density Residential Zone Code of the Noosa Plan 2020.

    1.   The purpose of the Medium density residential zone is to provide for:-
             a) medium density multiple dwellings; and
             b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.
          2. The overall outcomes sought for the Medium density residential zone are as follows:-
             a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent residents.
             b) The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as proximity to
                  beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres, topography, availability of views, the established
                  vegetated character, the presence of visitor accommodation and the age of development.
             c) Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential neighbourhoods by
                  maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings and landscaping that enhance the
                  streetscape.
             d) New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.
             e) The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses which are more appropriately accommodated in other zones is
                  avoided to protect land for dual occupancies, community residences, rooming accommodation, multiple
                  dwellings, retirement and relocatable home park facilities.
             f)   Development caters for both the current and projected demographic and socio-economic profile of the area,
                  including one and two-person households, households on low to moderate incomes and residents with
                  reduced mobility.
             g) Small dwellings and co-housing models are integrated within the medium density residential built form to
                  increase housing choice.
             h) Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established resorts and holiday
                  units.
             i)   Home-based businesses provide for domestic workplaces and home-hosted guest accommodation of a
                  scale and intensity compatible with attached and semi-attached living and the residential character and
                  amenity of the surrounding area and locality.
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Planning Report 100041                    Murray & Associates (Qld) Pty Ltd                                 August 2022