Planning Report 2020 · MCU20/0090

                                                                                                 proposal report




4.0 Planning assessment
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Pan area and is included in the Recreation and Open Space
zone. Discussions with the Manager of Planning have resulted in the proposed extensions being considered
as an ‘Office use ancillary to a Landing’.

The table of assessment for the zone indicates that a Landing is an impact assessable use which is to be
assessed the entire planning scheme. A review of the Noosa Plan 2020 indicates that the following Codes are
relevant:

        Noosaville Local Plan Code
        Recreation and Open Space zone Code
        Business Activities Code
        Waterways Works Code
        Works Code.

The proposal has been reviewed against the Noosaville Local Plan Code and is considered to comply with the
Overall outcomes for the locality which include:

        (d) Development recognises and reinforces the waterfront location and character of the local plan area
        by providing high quality, low rise, sub-tropical buildings and landscape design that promote the casual,
        outdoor lifestyle. Buildings have a strong relationship with the outdoors through the incorporation of
        natural materials, verandahs and glazing.

        (ac) Noosa River foreshore adjacent to Gympie Terrace is retained as an important recreational space
        for the local community and visitors. Development or operational works maintains it as an idyllic place
        for passive recreation, walking, dog exercise and access to the Noosa River including ferry stops.

        (ad) Existing businesses on Noosa River foreshore operate only from commercial jetty lease areas
        providing watercraft for hire, tour services and limited ancillary offerings to the community. Slipway
        services are maintained within the life of any current lease.

The proposed extension to the existing jetty building supports the existing recreation activities provided from
the jetty and does not impact on water quality or the environmental values of the area as it is located on the
existing jetty and located within the existing lease area.

A review of the proposal against the Noosaville Local Plan Code is included in Appendix B. The proposed
works are not considered to increase the overall scale and intensity of the operations as they will provide much
needed storage and office area for the existing facilities on site. As indicated in Appendix B the proposal
complies with the outcomes of the code apart from Acceptable Outcome AO23.2 and Performance Outcome
PO23 which state:

        PO23
        Commercial development on and adjacent to the Noosa River is not increased or expanded beyond
        existing building footprints and structures within existing lease areas.

        AO23.2
        Development does not increase the overall building footprint, gross floor area or height of buildings or
        structures associated with commercial jetties.

The proposal seeks approval to increase the gross floor area of the existing structure by 11.4m2. As detailed,
the extension is required to provide much needed storage space for the existing hire business on site which
provides a range of boats, jet skis, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats for hire as well operating
Noosa Charters – Offshore Fishing tours. Whilst the extension slightly increases the floor areas, it still complies
with the Performance Outcomes as the extensions are located under the existing roof line and does not extend
beyond the existing structure on site. The extensions are well integrated with the existing structures on site
and allows for appropriate storage and office space for the existing activities and staff.




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