Planning Report - 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville - Bounce Hostels 15.6.2018

8.Noosa Plan Considerations
Desired Environmental Outcomes – Noosa Plan 2017

The strategic framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the basis for ensuring
appropriate development occurs within the Noosa Region. The following extracts have been taken from the
Desired Environmental Outcomes and apply to development within the Shire. These high level, strategic
outcomes can be utilised in conjunction with the planning material to present a sound case to Council which
demonstrates that the proposed development meets the planned outcomes for the locality.


j) RESIDENTIAL USES
Urban and rural settlement for residential use is contained within the defined urban growth boundaries shown
on zoning maps ZM1- ZM9 by –
         i)        development being within the planned capacity for roads, community services and
                   infrastructure for the particular locality;
         iii)      development being consistent with the character and amenity of the particular locality;
         iv)       development considering the landform, natural environmental and climatic conditions of the
                   locality;
         v)        employing water conserving design principles;
         vi)       being conveniently located with access to urban services employment and infrastructure;
         vii)      being suitably separated from incompatible land uses;
         viii)     residential environments maintaining the values identified in the Community Vision;
         xi)       development upholding the quality lifestyle and amenity sought by residents of Noosa Shire
                   with consideration given to density, noise, accessibility to community services and
                   infrastructure, security, traffic and aesthetics;
         xiii)     employing energy efficiency principles in design, minimising the reliance on fossil fuels for
                   thermal comfort and water heating;
         xv)       urban and rural settlements not only satisfying the needs and aspirations of residents, but in
                   many cases also meeting requirements of visitors.


Comment: The proposed visitor accommodation is located on a site that was specifically designated within the
Noosa Plan 2017 as being appropriate for the use. The site is conveniently located with public transport, retail,
café and restaurant uses within walking distance. The site is connected to Council’s standard water, sewer,
electricity and telecommunication connections.
The development is well designed to uphold and enhance the amenity enjoyed by surrounding uses. Principles
of subtropical design have been incorporated to minimise the development’s reliance on fossil fuels. In
conjunction with wide roof eaves, wraparound balconies and large opening windows, the buildings are well
separated to allow maximum air-flow and dissipate heat. Large pervious landscaped areas assist with the on-
site treatment of stormwater.


k) TOURISM
A tourism industry is developed and sustained by—


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