2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    08 AUGUST 2017


   The proposal will not detract from the Noosa North Shore primary role as a substantial
     coastal area largely dedicated to conservation;
   The proposed campground is open space and of low scale within existing cleared areas and
     generally surrounded by vegetation; and
   Whilst the campground is to extend into the Open Space Conservation Zone it is noted that
     this extension has the support of the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
     (DEHP) and that as part of a separate process land is to be transferred to National Park west
     of the road dedication.
The Noosa North Shore Locality Code also seeks the following outcomes in respect to the site:
rr.   For the Open Space Recreation Zone—areas of open space contribute to the desired
      lifestyle of residents by offering a variety of recreational experiences conducive to community
      interaction and wellbeing;
ss.   For the Open Space Conservation Zone—natural environmental values of the highest
      order and warranting conservation status are—
      i.    protected for their importance in contributing to ecological sustainability including
            maintenance of water quality, beach protection, and provision of habitat and open
            space linkages; and
      ii.  appropriately managed to the general exclusion of development or any further
           subdivision of freehold lots.
The proposal provides for a recreational experience consistent with how the land is currently
enjoyed by the community.
The proposal formalises the existing land use within the Open Space Conservation Zone resulting
from the encroachment into this area. The amount of sites remains at 200 which is consistent with
the original lease with the State. The proposal also rectifies encroachment which has occurred in
the foreshore area and remediates the environmental values within this area.
The proposal complies with the Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions of the Noosa North
Shore Locality Code, the Open Space Recreation Zone and the Open Space Conservation Zone.
The following items are also of note:
Specific Outcome O44 and Probable Solution for the Open Space Recreation Zone
O44 The scale and intensity of development on Lot 32 on MCH4399 is not increased.
S44.1 For Lot 32 on MCH4399 there is no intensification or expansion of population density,
building height, site cover, gross floor area or plot ratio of the development in existence at the time
of gazettal of this Plan.
The proposal complies with this provision as the lease with the State provides for 200 camp sites
and the number of camp sites is not being increased. The proposed new structures provide for the
amenity of the occupants of the campground and are of a reasonable form and scale.
Specific Outcomes 48, 49 and 50 for the Open Space Conservation Zone
O48 Public lands are dedicated to conservation outcomes; AND
O49 Public lands are used for passive recreation with facilities limited to sand tracks for access;
AND
O50 Private lands are retained in their natural state.
Noosa Council is currently working with the State Government to rectify land tenure arrangements
on the Noosa North Shore.
Land Use & Works Provisions
The following codes which regulate land use and design are most applicable to this application:
    Community Uses Code
    Engineering Works Code
    Landscaping Code


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