Planning Report - 6-10 Diamond Street, Cooroy 27.12.18

                housing that specifically caters for the current and projected demographic, economic and social
                profile of the community;
        iii)    development being consistent with the character and amenity of the particular locality;
        iv)     development considering the landform, natural environmental and climatic conditions of the
                locality;
        v)      employing water conserving design principles;
        vi)     being conveniently located with access to urban services employment and infrastructure;
        vii)    being suitably separated from incompatible land uses;
        viii)   residential environments maintaining the values identified in the Community Vision;
        xi)     development upholding the quality lifestyle and amenity sought by residents of Noosa Shire
                with consideration given to density, noise, accessibility to community services and
                infrastructure, security, traffic and aesthetics;
        xiv)    responding to the changing housing needs of the community, including changing
                demographics, changing composition of households, ageing and in-migration, whilst not
                impacting on the amenity of residential neighbourhoods or environmental values;
        xv)     urban and rural settlements not only satisfying the needs and aspirations of residents, but in
                many cases also meeting requirements of visitors; and
        xvi)    making provision for, and coordinating the delivery of, infrastructure to support population
                growth resulting from residential development including water, sewerage, community services,
                roads and the like.

Comment: The proposal includes four above shop residential units providing the community with an
alternative housing built-form. The subject site is within close proximity to public transport options and
community, retail and dining amenities – creating a well-serviced livable, walkable community. As illustrated in
the Architectural Plans (Appendix A) the proposal includes a climate responsive design incorporating large
windows, balconies and eaves.
The units are appropriately sited and oriented to take advantage of the site’s locational qualities. The proposal
incorporates an architectural design which is reflective of the site’s subtropical setting and presents a modern
country built form. The design palette consists of robust materials and finishes that have been carefully
selected with consideration to the elements of the environment.
For the reasons above, it is our view that the proposed four (4) Small Dwelling Units (shop-top units) are an
appropriate housing option in light of the relevant planning scheme Desired Environmental Outcome.




Overall Outcomes for Locality and Zone

The following extracts are taken from the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Code in Part 6 of the Noosa Plan 2018
and state the relevant overall outcomes for the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality.

6.7.2           Overall outcomes for the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality
        (a)     New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
                i)     be compatible with other uses and works;
                ii)    maintain the safety of people and works;
                iii)   avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other premises,
                       including acoustic and visual qualities; and
        iii)    avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment;

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