Town Planning Report 18 Taylor Court Cooroy Rev A (1)

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 7 Local plans \ 7.2 Local Plan Codes \ 7.2.2 Cooroy Local Plan Code



    (h)    The western side of Cooroy town centre is maintained as the traditional town centre and the eastern side has a supporting role providing small-scale
           businesses offering convenience goods and services for residents and visitors.
    (i)    Cooroy town centre remains compact with expansion of retail and commercial functions limited to land included within the District Centre zone.
    (j)    Development maintains and reflects the form and scale of development in Cooroy as a modern country town with low density, low rise buildings that cover a
           comparatively small area of a site leaving significant areas for landscaping and private open space.
    (k)    Development retains and maintains the country town feel, traditional built form, heritage and streetscape character of the town centre, with Maple and Emerald
           Streets enhanced as wide, attractive and pedestrian-friendly main streets.
    (l)    Development in the town centre addresses the street, provides active frontages and complements the traditional streetscape by exhibiting a scale proportional
           to the character of the streetscape of which it forms part.
    (m)    Development provides and maintains small, typically narrow tenancies of single or double storey elevations with continuous, intimate weather protected
           footpaths and limited driveway accesses interrupting pedestrian paths.
    (n)    Detached housing is typically characterised by a mix of detached traditional Queenslanders and modern homes with large setbacks and mature landscaping.
    (o)    Attached housing locates in well serviced areas and increases housing choice.
    (p)    Low to medium density semi-attached housing, such as dual occupancies, are interspersed through residential neighbourhoods where they offer proximity to
           transport and services.
    (q)    Residential development advances housing choice by incorporating small dwellings, accessible housing and affordable housing.
    (r)    Relocatable home parks, residential care and retirement facilities provide housing choice allowing ageing residents to remain within the Noosa Shire hinterland
           community.
    (s)    Well designed development for visitor accommodation and tourist attractions are compatible with the landscape and streetscape character and form and
           promote and enhances the core values of Cooroy.
    (t)    A diverse range of community services including the Lower Mill Place Precinct, library, playgrounds, community hall, schools, medical facilities, sporting and
           recreational facilities service local residents, the hinterland and beyond.
    (u)    Development is supported by a network of open space to meet the needs of the local community, including the facilitation of safe and convenient pedestrian
           and cycle connections between and around key destinations within the local plan area and particularly across the railway line.
    (v)    Outdoor recreation and sporting facilities west of the railway line and active recreation facilities and green space on the eastern side of the railway are retained
           to meet the needs of is of the community.
    (w)    Development maintains the traditional grid pattern where possible.
    (x)    In the town centre where on-street parking is available, historic laneways are retained and extended where practicable to allow for vehicular access and
           parking to the rear of buildings preserving footpaths as places for people rather than driveways.
    (y)    Activation of key laneways, including the widening of laneways, is encouraged where pedestrian safety and servicing functions would not be compromised.

7.2.2.3                      Assessment Criteria

Table 7.2.2.3 Table for Assessment Criteria (part)

Performance outcomes                                       Acceptable outcomes                                       Comments




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