2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 6 - Section A - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 7 - Clean version

7.2.3             Tewantin Local Plan Code

7.2.3.1           Application
This code applies to assessable development:
(a)   within the Tewantin local plan area as shown on Map ZM­11 ­ Tewantin contained within Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
(b)   identified as requiring assessment against the Tewantin local plan code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of
      assessment).

7.2.3.2           Purpose and overall outcomes

Tewantin
(1)   The purpose of the Tewantin local plan code is to provide locally relevant planning provisions for the assessment of development
      within the Tewantin local plan area.
(2)   The following overall outcomes apply to the Tewantin local plan area:
      (a)   Tewantin is a vibrant yet traditional town strongly influenced by its heritage and its riverside setting. Framed by national park
            and waterways, its character and identity reflect its location and heritage as a gateway to the Noosa River, the hinterland,
            Noosa North Shore and the Great Sandy Region.
      (b)   Development within the Tewantin local plan area is limited to land within the urban boundary, so as to provide a defined
            edge to the town to protect and reinforce the character and identity of Tewantin, provide efficient provision of infrastructure
            and services, avoid constrained land and protect the surrounding ecologically important areas.
      (c)   Development in the local plan area is sited and designed to protect ecologically important areas, retain the landscape and
            built form elements and significant views and vistas to external elements, that contributes to the setting, character and
            identity of Tewantin as a town with a strong sense of place and association with the past. Valued elements include:
                    (i)     the Noosa River, its banks and riparian qualities;
                    (ii)    Wooroi Creek and the adjoining bushland reserve;
                    (iii)   Lake Doonella and the adjoining Doonella Wetlands Nature Refuge;
                    (iv)    Heritage Park Bushland Reserve;
                    (v)     open space and landscape values of the golf club and sports complex;
                    (vi)    landscape and heritage values associated with RSL Memorial Park; and
                    (vii)   views to Mt Tinbeerwah, Mt Cooroy, Tewantin National Park and Noosa North Shore.

      (d)   The form and scale of development is generally low key with buildings that are low rise and cover a comparatively small
            area of the site leaving significant areas for landscaping and private open space.
      (e)   Tewantin town centre functions as a district activity centre providing a wide range of commercial, retail and community
            activities to service and provide for the needs of residents and visitors to the area and local employment.
      (f)   Tewantin town centre includes mixed­use developments incorporating residential uses within the District Centre zone on
            sites fronting Blakesly Street, Doonella Street, Sidoni Street, Pelican street and Diyan Street.
      (g)   The town centre remains compact and walkable with expansion of retail and commercial functions limited to land included
            within the District Centre zone.
      (h)   The District Centre zone has a core business centre with retail activities focused along Poinciana Avenue.
      (i)   Development in the District Centre zone provides continuous fine grained shopfronts that address and activate Poinciana
            Avenue extended along the western sides of Memorial Avenue and Diyan Street.
      (j)   Retail uses are avoided in Blakesly Street and Doonella Street as a transition to nearby residential areas.
      (k)   The traditional built form, heritage and streetscape character of Tewantin town centre is retained and reinforced, with
            Poinciana Avenue enhanced as a wide, attractive and pedestrian friendly main street, predominantly free of through traffic.
      (l)   The shared zone at the intersection of Poinciana Street and Memorial Avenue/Diyan Street is retained as a key character
            feature of Tewantin town centre.
      (m)   Despite its function as a gateway and service centre for visitors to the Noosa North Shore, upper reaches of the Noosa
            River, Noosa Hinterland and popular coastal destinations, Tewantin is home to a permanent resident population without


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