Appendix G - Code Responses

9.3.7 BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
                                                       BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
Performance outcomes                              Acceptable outcomes              Applicant’s Comments
Location
PO1                                                                                Complies
Business activities are compatible with the       No acceptable outcome provided   The proposed mixed use development seeks
purpose of the zone in which they locate and                                       to establish a food and drink outlet (a
the site is suitable for the use having regard                                     consistent use), which is considered
to accessibility, infrastructure and servicing.                                    compatible with adjoining land uses in Duke
                                                                                   St and suitable for the site in terms of
                                                                                   accessibility, infrastructure and services.
                                                                                   Interestingly, food and drink outlets premises
                                                                                   are the only consistent commercial use
                                                                                   permitted in the Tourist accommodation
                                                                                   zone, unless premises has previously been
                                                                                   approved as a shop/ health care service.
                                                                                   Hence limited uses are compatible.
PO2                                                                                Complies
The business activity is located within an        No acceptable outcome provided   The proposed business activity is located
existing business centre or visitor centre                                         within Sunshine Beach, which is nominated
shown in the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy                                         as a visitor centre in the Noosa Shire Centres
or in an industrial zone.                                                          Hierarchy

Effects on use
PO3                                               No acceptable outcome provided   Complies
Business activities are of a type, scale and                                       The proposed food and drink outlet involves
intensity that is consistent with the zone,                                        a GFA of 107m2. This use is consistent with
locality and character of the area in which it                                     the type, scale and intensity of existing
is located and reinforces the Noosa Shire                                          businesses occurring in the locality. The
Centres Hierarchy.                                                                 development is also consistent with the zone
                                                                                   intent which encourages vibrant business
                                                                                   activities that contribute towards a functional
                                                                                   and desirable visitor destination. The scale
                                                                                   and intensity of the commercial outlet