Planning Report - 6-10 Diamond Street, Cooroy 27.12.18

6. Proposed Development Details
Material Change of Use

The proposal seeks approval a Material Change of Use to establish a mixed-use precinct consisting of five (5)
Offices (Business - Type 1), one (1) convenience supermarket (Retail Business Type 2 Shop & Salon), and four
(4) x residential units (Multiple Housing - Type 4).
The subject site is located within the Community Service Zone. Historically the site was zoned Community
Service as a result of the existing Energex power infrastructure. During the process of the new Noosa planning
scheme, discussions were had in regards to rezoning the subject site to be included within the Business Centre
Zone. The rezoning of the subject site would reflect the surrounding development and provide opportunities
for new uses to better service the community, particularly the residents to the east.
As such, the proposal presents a reasonable reuse of the land and has addressed the requirements of the
Business Centre Zoning. The proposed residential dwellings have been designed to comply with the Small
Dwelling Unit definition.
The intention of the development is to offer a quality mixed-use precinct to serve the growing needs of the
Cooroy and Hinterland community. The site is well located within close proximity to Cooroy’s Village Shopping
Centre and Western Business Centre. The development will diversify the office, accommodation and
convenience choices available for Cooroy residents and visitors, particularly those located on the eastern side
of the rail line.
The proposed development comprises the following as detailed in Table 4 below:


Table 4: Proposed Development Details

Planning Scheme
                                Planning Scheme Requirements                         Proposed              Condition
    Criteria
                      Business Centre Zone = 100 persons/hectare
                                                                              4 x 2-bedroom units = 9.6
Population Density    Site are = 3,030.8m2                                                                       ✓
                                                                              persons
                      Permitted = 30.3 persons on site
                      GFA for Multiple Housing Type 4 component =
Gross Floor Area /                                                            Residential GFA = 320m2
                      4,000m2.                                                                                   ✓
Plot Ratio                                                                    Commercial GFA = 697m2
                      Plot ratio for Business Centre = 1,909m2 GFA
                      10% of site area
                      Minimum dimensions—
                      a) Frontage— average width of 2m with exceptions to
                      the following streets:
                                                                              303m2 (10%)
                      i) Poinciana Ave, Tewantin— 0.0m; and
Landscaping           ii) Emerald St, Maple St and Diamond St, Cooroy—                                           ✓
                                                                              Frontage = min. 0.6mtr
                      0.0m; and
                                                                              Rear = min 2.0 mtr
                      iii) David Low Way and Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads—
                      0.0m; and
                      b) Side boundaries—3m width along all boundaries that
                      adjoin land in a residential zone.
                      Minimum 12 degrees
Roof Form             Minimum 600mm eaves to at least 75% of the              Eaves of 650-750mm                 ✓
                      perimeter of building
Boundary Setbacks
    Front             No setback required (Business Centre)                   Minimum 600mm                      ✓
    Back              No setback required (Business Centre)                   Minimum 2 metres                   ✓
                                                                              Built to boundary /
     East Side        3 metres (Business Centre)                                                                 X/✓
                                                                              approx. 700mm
                                                                              Built to boundary /
     West Side        No setback required (Business Centre)                                                      ✓
                                                                              approx. 1 metre
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