Planning report Noosa Lakes

5.0 State assessment and other matters

5.1 State interests
5.1.1 Matters established in the Planning Regulation

There are no relevant matters applicable to the application.

5.1.2 State Planning Policy

The SPP includes assessment benchmarks that may be applicable where a local government
planning scheme does not adequately reflect the SPP. The Noosa Plan 2020 appropriately
integrates all SPP provisions, except for Natural Hazards, risk and resilience – coastal hazards – in
part (not applicable to this application).




6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Food & Drink Outlet,
Indoor sport and recreation, Community use and Office within the former conference centre at 95/3
Hilton Terrace, Tewantin.

The assessment finds the proposal complies with the relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020 on
the grounds the proposal:

•   Provides a Community use highlighting the cultural surfing heritage of Noosa and surfing history
    in general;
•   Contributes to the local economy and reuses an existing building;
•   Provides a mix of uses the planning scheme identifies as Consistent for the Tourist
    Accommodation zone;
•   Is a scale that is compatible with the surrounding area;
•   Can manage noise effectively given the orientation of the building and the existing resort
    environment;
•   The proposal complies with the Driveways and Car Parking Code;
•   Visitor car parking is provided near the proposal and patrons can be directed to the rear of the
    development if needed for overflow;
•   The uses are compatible with and complement the resort.

The assessment finds the development complies with the Planning Scheme. The Assessment
Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is therefore
recommended.




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