Planning Report - 6-10 Diamond Street, Cooroy 27.12.18

9. Conclusions
This report is written on behalf of Heritage Motel Investments Pty Ltd who seek to obtain a development
permit for a Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot to establish a mixed-use precinct situated at
6, 8 and 10 Diamond Street, Cooroy.
This planning report demonstrates that the proposed mixed-use precinct is permitted under the Planning Act
2016 and Noosa Plan 2018. A Material Change of Use of Premises for 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) located on Lots 703, 704 and 705 on C5602 is Assessable Development requiring Impact
Assessment within the Community Services Zone of the Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality.
The report demonstrates the proposed mixed-use precinct represents an appropriate outcome that is
consistent with the strategic framework and local planning provisions. The proposal is an effective reuse of the
site.
The proposal can be supported on a number of grounds which include:


    •   The development is consistent with the Noosa Plan 2018 Strategic Framework and the overall intent
        for the Business Centre Zone;


    •   The proposal is consistent with the nature, scale and type of uses envisaged in the location.


    •   The proposed mixed-use precinct is located on a site that is appropriate for the use and is compatible
        with surrounding uses.


    •   The site is well located to existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport routes;


    •   Sufficient car parking is provided; and

    •   The site is well located to existing pedestrian, cycle and public transport routes;


It is recommended that this application for Development Permit for a Material Change of Use and
Reconfiguration of a Lot for 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) at 6, 8 and 10
Diamond Street, Cooroy be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.




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