Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3 test
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.4 Special Residential Code




                                                           sensitive land uses.                                 to generate significant odour. Any exhaust
                                                                                                                associated with kitchen or laundry facilities can be
                                                                                                                discharged and directed so as not to create
                                                                                                                unreasonable impacts on adjoining sensitive land
                                                                                                                uses.
 PO12                                                       No acceptable outcome provided                      Complies with PO12.
 Safety, security and comfort of residents, staff, visitors                                                     No acceptable outcome is provided. Re-occupation
 and neighbours is considered and incorporated into the                                                         of the vacant building will improve casual
 design of the facility.                                                                                        surveillance and ongoing maintenance of the
                                                                                                                premises. The existing building, access, parking and
                                                                                                                landscaped areas provide a legible and functional
                                                                                                                layout for residents and visitors. The proposed use is
                                                                                                                residential in nature and will have a lower level of
                                                                                                                traffic, visitation and outdoor activity than the former
                                                                                                                child care centre.
 PO13                                                 No acceptable outcome provided                            Complies with PO13.
 Development is designed to minimise noise carrying                                                             No acceptable outcome is provided. The Rooming
 between dwelling units or accommodation units by                                                               Accommodation will operate as a low-intensity
 locating noise sensitive spaces such as bedrooms                                                               residential share-house. No significant mechanical
 away from noise generating areas of the development,                                                           plant, commercial activity or dedicated noise-
 such as car parking areas or mechanical plant and                                                              generating recreational facilities are proposed. The
 equipment or recreational facilities.                                                                          bedrooms are contained within the existing building
                                                                                                                and the anticipated noise environment will be
                                                                                                                domestic in nature, such that unreasonable internal
                                                                                                                noise impacts are not expected.
 PO14                                                      AO14                                                 Complies with PO14 on balance.
 Development provides for the accommodation needs          With the exception of a relocatable home park,       Compliance with AO14 is not specifically
 of users of all ages and abilities at various stages of   residential uses that cater for independent living   demonstrated by the town planning plans. The
 their lives, allowing for an optimum degree of            achieve or are able to achieve compliance with       proposal nevertheless reuses an existing single-
 independence for people with disabilities, seniors, or    Accessible housing design.                           storey building and provides shared kitchen, dining,
 people requiring assisted living.                                                                              sanitary, laundry and common areas within a
                                                                                                                compact and legible layout. Detailed accessibility
                                                                                                                requirements applicable to the change of use can be
                                                                                                                addressed through the building approval process.
                                                                                                                The proposal is not a residential care facility and is
                                                                                                                intended for independent long-term residential
                                                                                                                occupation.
                                                                                                                Complies.

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