Planning Report & Code Assessment · MCU15/0014

KHA Development Managers – 15010                                                                           February 2014




7.4 NOOSAVILLE LOCALITY

The site is included within the Noosaville Locality. An assessment of the overall outcomes for the
Noosaville Locality code has been included in the below table:

 Overall Outcomes                                                 Comment
  a) New uses and works are located, designed and                 Complies: The proposed development is a
  managed to—                                                     consistent use on the subject site and adjoins
   i. be compatible with other uses and works;                    other multiple housing uses. The development has
                                                                  been designed to maintain the safety of people
  ii. maintain the safety of people and works;
                                                                  and works. All proposed units overlook the Noosa
 iii. avoid significant adverse impacts on the                    River which will ensure a high level of amenity for
      amenity enjoyed by users of other premises,                 future occupants. The subject site does not contain
      including acoustic and visual qualities; and                any significant vegetation or other environmental
 iv. avoid significant adverse effects on the natural             attributes as per Council and State mapping.
      environment, including native habitat removal,
      fragmentation and attrition;
 b) Development is consistent with the Priority Complies: the subject site is located within the
 Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.                Priority Infrastructure Plan Area. The proposed
                                                                  development will be connected to all essential
                                                                  urban infrastructures and will assist in maximising
                                                                  the efficient use of existing infrastructure
                                                                  networks.
 c) Noosaville retains its role as a focus for visitor Complies: Surrounding residential development is
 accommodation and services in the Shire;              predominantly  in   the    form    of attached
                                                                  accommodation which caters for both visitors and
                                                                  permanent residents. The proposed development
                                                                  will provide accommodation suitable for both
                                                                  visitors and permanent residents.
 d) Attached accommodation is focussed on the                     Complies: The site is located within 600m
 areas closest to the Noosaville Business Centre, in              (approx.) to an existing business centre and has
 areas with good public transport facilities and in               access to public transport facilities on Gympie
 areas with ready access to the recreation features               Terrace. The subject site is within proximity to the
 of the locality.                                                 amenity and recreational opportunity offered by
                                                                  the Noosa River and its foreshore parklands.
 e) Urban detached housing is contained to the Not Applicable: The proposal is not for detached
 Detached Housing, Semi-Attached Housing & housing.
 Attached Housing Zones.
 f) The resident population is accommodated in Complies: the proposed development is a multiple
 both Detached housing and Multiple housing forms housing use with high levels of amenity offered by
 with high levels of residential amenity;         the Noosa River.
 g) Substantial sites are protected for resort Not applicable: the proposal is for a small scale
 developments where they focus on Noosa’s natural unit development. The proposal takes advantage
 low key outdoor appeal and cultural values;      of the natural setting offered by the Noosa River
                                                                  and will maintain the existing character of the
                                                                  locality.
 h) The mixed urban character of Noosaville is                    Complies: The proposal presents an attractive,
 maintained through the retention of older building               architecturally designed built form that will
 forms and the introduction of new buildings that                 positively contribute to the streetscape and
 complement old building forms by incorporating                   character of the area. The scale and design of the
 low rise, low scale, well articulated buildings,                 proposal     is  consistent    with   surrounding
 lightweight building materials and pitched roof                  development.

Development Assessment Report                                                                                   Page 14
Material Change Of Use For Multiple Housing Type 4 Conventional (6 Units)
279 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville