Development Application part 2 of 2 Town Planning Report and Plans - MCU13/0081

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      b)   Noosa Heads remains a primary focus for Visitor accommodation and associated services in Noosa;


The    proposed     uses   of caf   and retail   are                services/ancillary uses to visitor
                                                       considered associated
accommodation and thus are appropriate within the Noosa Heads locality.


      c) Hastings Street’s character of low rise buildings, vibrant streetscape, mix of indoor and outdoor
           activities, diverse dining opportunities, specialty Retail businesses and pedestrian links to Main
           Beach is maintained;


The proposed caf /retail use is to be located within          an   existing visitor accommodation building. The
proposed       re-use of the conference room     will create more opportunities for diverse dining opportunities
and specialty retail businesses.


      d) Resident populations are accommodated in both detached and attached housing with high levels of
           residential amenity and high levels of convenience, accessibility and services;


Not Applicable. The proposed re-use does not involve an increase in residential accommodation.



      e)   The locality provides for a range of Community Uses, which contribute to Noosa’s economy and

           employment base;

Not Applicable. The uses proposed are caf /retail not community use.



      f)   Sunshine Beach Road (David Low Way), Eenie Creek Road, Noosa Drive and Weyba Road continue to

           provide a good standard of access for through traffic as part of Noosa’s major road network;

Not Applicable. The building is not located along any of the above mentioned roads.



      g)   A   public transport node is located within the locality and links public transport services to other
           centres throughout the Sunshine Coast and beyond;


A combination of public and active transport options to Hastings Street are available to visitors and

residents to the area.


      h) Key recreation focal points, including Noosa National Park, Noosa River foreshore and mouth, Noosa
           Main Beach and Lion’s Park are protected for residents and visitors;


The proposed new use will be fully contained within the existing building ’Netanya’.



      i)   Water quality in the watercourses of the Noosa Heads Locality are maintained at high standards;


The proposed change of use will not impact on the water quality in the watercourses of the Noosa Heads

Locality.

      j)   Areas of native remnant and regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity and habitat values are

           protected;

The proposed caf /shop is to be located within an existing building and as such will not impact on areas of
native remnant regrowth vegetation.




MCU Town Planning Assessment Report                                                                    Page 16
75 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads: May 2013