MCU15/0036 Final Planning Report

Proposal Report    Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for an - Emergency Service- Type 2 -Shed (Lifeguard Storage) at
Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve/Claude Batton Drive, Noosa Heads described as part of lot 115 on MCH839107


Applicant:                 Noosa Council
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1            Introduction
This planning report has been prepared for Noosa Council being the applicant of a proposal to construct an
Emergency Service Type 2 – Shed (lifeguard storage) over premises at the end of the Noosa Spit
Recreation Reserve known as the Noosa Spit or Noosa Woods. The new storage shed at the Noosa Spit is to
replace the existing storage facility (located at the end of Hastings Street) which will be demolished. The
subject site is described as part of Lot 115 on MCH839107, Parish of Weyba and is located within the Noosa
Local Government area.

The proposed development of this site constitutes ‘development’ as defined by Sustainable Planning Act
2009. This development application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises
for Emergency Service – Type 2 Shed. The proposal is deemed an impact assessable development under
the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2006 and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

This planning report covers the following matters in order to assist the assessment of this development
application:
                    Section 2:             The basic details of the application as extracted from certain parts of the
                                           application forms;
                    Section 3:             A description of the subject site;
                    Section 4:             A brief description of the locality surrounding the subject site;
                    Section 5:             An explanation of the proposal;
                    Section 6:             An assessment of the proposal against the 2006 Noosa Plan; and
                    Section 7:             A conclusion that provides summary grounds, which support the approval of the
                                           application as proposed.

The Noosa Council is the Assessment Manager for this development application.

Any words or terms are shown in italic font in this proposal report, refer to either relevant state legislation
direct quotes from this planning scheme as indicated. Words in bold font refer to definitions as detailed by
the Noosa Plan.

The report concludes that the proposed use and resultant building form is consistent with the character
envisaged for the area by residents and the Noosa Plan. The report recommends that Council approve the
application.




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