Crackerjack - Other Change Planning Report

resorting to gambling-based revenue streams.

5.3 Development Codes

The development codes applicable to the proposed Other Change are:

    •    Cooroy Local Plan Code,

    •    Recreation and Open Space Zone Code, and

    •    Driveways and Parking Code.

A review of the development codes has been undertaken with the Other Change complying with
the intent of the Performance and Acceptable Outcomes of the abovementioned codes. The
following assessment has been is limited to only those Performance and Acceptable Outcomes
which are of relevance to the proposed Other Change.

The proposed change to the bowls club directly supports the Cooroy Local Plan overall outcomes.
The proposed change to the food and drink use areas within the venue is essential to the club’s
financial sustainability. Crackerjack is one of the few active recreation facilities on the eastern side
of the railway line and offers a social and dining experience for local patrons and hinterland visitors.

Table 1: Cooroy Local Plan Code

                                              Acceptable
     Performance Outcomes                                                  Proposed Other Change
                                               Outcomes
 PO1                                   No acceptable                 The proposed bowl club with
 Development enhances the              outcome provided.             supporting ancillary uses including
 role of Cooroy as the largest                                       the restaurant and distillery
 centre in the Noosa Hinterland,                                     provides for a recreational and
 providing a wide range of                                           dining space for both locals and
 business and employment                                             visitors. The flexibility in the venue
 services, recreation facilities,                                    to be able to provide a varied
 community services, housing                                         experience caters to a greater
 choice and a limited range of                                       number of visitors.
 visitor services.
                                                                     The supplementary uses
                                                                     proposed enables the existing
                                                                     operators and venue to host a
                                                                     wide variety of events and
                                                                     occasions, further boosting
                                                                     community activity in Cooroy.
 PO2                                   No acceptable                 While Cooroy isn't traditionally a
 Development contributes to            outcome provided.             major tourist destination, the
 the lifestyle and amenity of                                        bowls club and Crackerjack add
 residents of Cooroy and its                                         a unique offering for visitors,
 surroundings.                                                       contributing to the town's limited
                                                                     range of visitor services,
                                                                     particularly on the eastern side of
                                                                     the railway.

                                                                     The venue contributes to the
                                                                     area’s liveability by offering a
                                                                     space that integrates recreation,
                                                                     community, and social interaction.
 PO8                                   No acceptable                 The proposed ancillary uses within


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