Town Planning Report

PROJECT URBAN – 17686                                                                        July 2018




y) For the Industry Zone—land in this zone—
        i      accommodates the principal industrial centre of the hinterland including
               businesses associated with manufacturing, production, storage, repairs and
               the like to the exclusion of inconsistent uses such as residential or
               community uses;
        ii     as good access to the major road network including the Bruce Highway; and
        iii    accommodates uses and works that are designed and managed to contribute
               positively to the character of the locality without adverse impacts on the
               environment including excessive noise, odour, dust and other waste;

Comment: The proposal is consistent with the Overall Outcomes for the locality in the following
ways:

    •    The proposed uses and works are compatible with envisaged development within the
         industrial estate;
    •    The site is well separated from residential uses, with the nearest house being located
         approximately 340m. Noise, lighting and odour impacts associated with the uses can be
         adequately managed to avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity of the nearest
         residences;
    •    The site does not contain environmentally sensitive areas;
    •    The proposal contributes towards Cooroy retaining its role as a major business centre;
    •    The proposal is located on a site in Cooroy’s industrial estate where economic activities
         are to be focused;
    •    Access to the site from the Bruce Highway has been improved as part of the Bruce
         Highway (Cooroy to Curra) upgrade;
    •    The development is likely to act as a catalyst for the development of the remainder of the
         Nandroya industrial estate which has lain vacant since the estate was developed.


7.5 COOROY & LAKE MACDONALD LOCALITY PLAN – SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

An assessment has been undertaken against the specific outcomes of the Cooroy and Lake
Macdonald Locality Plan. The following points are noted from this assessment:

    •    The function and visual amenity of the Bruce Highway is not considered to be adversely
         affected by the proposed development. Lot 5 is well separated from the highway. The
         proposal plans demonstrate that through the incorporation of design features, siting
         considerations and landscape elements that the proposal will positively contribute to the
         streetscape;
    •    The scale of the built form proposed is appropriate;
    •    The building heights proposed does not exceed the preferred building height for the
         industrial zone of 10 metres;
    •    The proposed roof forms will contribute positively to the skyline;
    •    The development will not adversely impact on the Lake Macdonald water supply.

An assessment has been undertaken against the specific outcomes for the Industry Zone of the
Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality Plan. The following points are noted from this assessment:



Development Assessment Report                                                            Page 22 of 27
Material Change of Use, Reconfiguring a Lot, Operational Work
5, 12 and 18 Taylor Court, Cooroy
Lots 2 and 5 on SP197517 and Lot 1 on SP235189