Martoo Planning Report

                                                                                      proposal report




6.0 Planning Assessment
6.1 Noosa Plan
The Noosa Plan includes the site in the Tewantin & Doonan Locality and provides it with a
Community Services zone. In accordance with definitions of the Noosa Plan the proposed use
would be defined as Multiple housing Type 3 Retirement and Special Needs

        Means the use of premises for dwelling units or accommodation units that house persons
        who are aged, being nursed or are convalescing. In each case, communal facilities may be
        available to residents for social interaction, recreation and emergency medical attention.
        The use may also include a caretaker’s residence and medical centre where they are
        ancillary to the residential care facility. The use includes a retirement village, residential
        aged care and a group house, however does not include health uses or community
        residence as separately defined.

The assessment table for the Community Use zone indicates that a Multiple housing Type 3
Retirement and Special Needs is a consistent code assessable application and is to be assessed
against the following codes:

   •     Tewantin and Doonan Locality Code;
   •     Residential Uses Code;
   •     Landscaping Code; and
   •     Engineering Works Codes.


6.1.1 Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code
The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code
and is considered to comply with the outcomes refer Appendix C.


6.1.2 Residential Uses Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Residential Uses Code and is
considered to comply with the outcomes refer Appendix D.


6.1.3 Landscaping Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Landscaping Code and is
considered to comply with the outcomes.


6.1.4 Engineering Codes

An Integrated Water Management Plan has been prepared by Callaghan & Toth for the proposed
development which indicates that a system of works are able to be undertaken to ensure the
development will not impact on the hydrology of the receiving water. Refer Appendix E.




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