MCU15/0017 - Development Application

Town Planning Report
28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville

6.4 South East Queensland Regional Plan

The site is wholly located within the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan. The site is not located within
a Development Area or an Identified Growth Area.

In summary, the proposed development complies with the provisions of the SEQ Regional Plan and is
consistent with the Regional Vision, Strategic Directions, Regional Land Use Pattern and Regional Policies.

The most relevant Regional Policy from Part D of the SEQ Regional Plan (Regional Policy 8: Compact
Settlement), and a response to the Desired Regional Outcome and its Principles and Policies in the context

of the proposed development, is provided below.

 

Desired regional outcome 8

A compact urban structure of well-planned
communities, supported by a network of accessible and
convenient centres and transit corridors linking
residential areas to employment locations establishes
the context for achieving a consolidated urban
settlement pattem.

8.1 Compact development

Conserve land by making the most efficient use of land
allocated for urban development.

8.2 Containing growth

To promote liveability and transport efficiency and
reduce car dependence and private vehicle travel,
locate urban development in the Urban Footprint either
within or near existing communities to utilise their
infrastructure and services, or within existing activity
centres and at key locations along planned public
transportation infrastructure.

8.3 Urban design and character

Design and site development to reflect SEQ's
subtropical climate, reinforce local character and
achieve innovation and design excellence.

8.4 Urban greenspace

Provide an integrated, high-quality, urban community
greenspace network to cater for community and
environmental needs in development areas and
existing communities.

8.5 Housing choice and affordability

Provide a variety of housing options to meet diverse
community needs, and achieve housing choice and
affordability.

8.6 Activity centre and transit corridors

Focus employment, infill housing and community
services in well-planned, vibrant and accessible
regional activity centres and along high-frequency
transit corridors.

8.7 Centres that support business

Principal and major regional activity centres located on
priority transit network and other high-frequency transit
corridors should provide for the future growth of a
broad range of business uses to support employment.

8.8 Mixed-use activity centres

Include a broad mix of land uses in activity centres and
Structure them as mixed-use centres in a
predominantly main-street format to best serve their

   
   

Complies

The proposed development involves the occupation of an
existing tenancy within the Shire Business Centre with a vet
and therefore maintains a compact urban structure.

Complies

The proposed development involves the occupation of an
existing tenancy within the Shire Business Centre. The
proposed development does not occupy any additional land to
that already occupied by the existing shopping centre.

Complies.

The proposed development involves the occupation of an
existing tenancy within the Shire Business Centre which is
well located within the urban footprint and a designated Major
Regional Activity Centre.

Complies

The proposed development involves the occupation of an
existing tenancy.

Not Applicable.

The proposed development involves the change of use of an
existing tenancy. The proposed development has not impact
on urban greenspace

Not Applicable

The proposed development does not include a residential
component.

Complies

The proposed development is located in a well serviced
designated Major Regional Activity Centre.

Complies

The proposed development is situated within a Major
Regional Activity Centre where the employment base is
intended to be supported by retail and commercial uses. The
proposed development is a vet which supports this intent.

Complies

The proposed development is located within an existing
tenancy within the Shire Business Centre and is consistent
within the style of development commonly located in centres

 

February 2015

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