Owner's Consent (SCRC) - Development Application for Outdoor Dining MCU13/0069

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* Proposal Report Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for Entertainment & Dining Business - Type | Food & Beverages over Land situated at 90
Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads and described as Lot 32 on N21854
Applicant: Ogilvie Bacon Partnership

7.2.2 Applicable Codes

The proposed use is indicated as being impact assessable and is required to be assessed against the
provisions of the entire Noosa Plan. The Codes that are most relevant with regard to this proposal
include the:

Noosa Heads Locality Code
Business Uses Code
Engineering Works Codes
Landscaping Code

7.2.2.1 Noosa Heads Locality Code

A review of the proposal against the Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Heads Locality Code is
relevant as the proposal is an inconsistent use in the Open Space Recreation zone. In this regard
the proposal has been reviewed against those Outcomes which are considered relevant to the
site.

The overall outcomes sought for the Noosa Heads Locality are the following—

a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
i be compatible with other uses and works;
ji maintain the safety of people and works;
iii avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other premises,
including acoustic and visual qualities; and
iv avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment;

The proposed use of the park for outdoor dining is compatible with the adjoining restaurant uses
located at QPlace and are indicated by the applicants as being integral to the success of each of the
adjoining restaurants. This compatibility is further demonstrated by Community Consultation
undertaken as part of the preparation of a Management Plan for the park where 98% of respondents
approved of use of the park for commercial outdoor dining.

The use of the park for outdoor dining improves the safety of people in the area through nighttime
operations which increases surveillance in the area.

The proposed use of the park is considered to be complimentary to the amenity of the park due to
activation and use of the park, passive surveillance and contribution to the vitality of the area. The
proposed outdoor dining areas are located along the western boundary of the park and are surrounded
by landscape features that screen the areas whilst ensuring the dominant sight lines to the river are
maintained. No amplified music is utilised on site and the dining area are up to 39 metres away from
residents to the east.

The outdoor dining areas will not impact on the natural environment as stormwater will drain to the park
and no vegetation will be affected.

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

The proposed use of the park for limited outdoor dining provides additional services for visitors to the
area.

q) For the Neighbourhood Centre Zone—The Quamby Place Neighbourhood Centre—

i forms a focal point for the local community and visitors, provides services and facilities to meet
their day-to-day needs;

li provides Business Uses that respect the existing residential amenity of visitors and residents
within and surrounding the development; and

iii provides Business Uses that are of a scale and character consistent with the locality and
Noosa’s retail hierarchy;

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