Original Application Part 2 - Town Planning Report [As Published] · 132008.1787

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                          September 2008


Overlay Map Assessment

Overlay Map                                                            Assessment
                                                                       The site is located within the ‗High Potential Acid
                                                                       Sulfate Area 0-5m AHD‘.

                                                                       The development does not require excavation or
                                                                       filling to an extent that would trigger referral of
                                                                       the application to the Department of Natural
                                                                       Resources and Water.

                                                                       Previous development history of beach side
                                                                       Hastings Street properties suggests that Acid
                                                                       Sulfate Soil will not be encountered. An Acid
                                                                       Sulfate soils report will be undertaken prior to
                                                                       commencement of any new building works.
                                                                       Due to the existing building form and difficulty
                                                                       of achieving suitable access to undertake a
                                                                       compliant Acid Sulfate Soil test, this report
                                                                       cannot be completed until after building
                                                                       demolition.     An appropriate condition can be
                                                                       applied in this regard.




5.2.1 Level of Assessment

Under the assessment table for the Visitor Mixed Use Zone in the Noosa Heads Locality, the proposed uses
of Visitor accommodation Type 4 Conventional, Retail business Type 2 Shop & salon, and Entertainment
and dining business Type 1 Food and beverages are identified as consistent uses subject to Impact
Assessment.


5.2.2 Overall outcomes for the Noosa Heads Locality

The following table undertakes an assessment of the proposed development against the applicable Overall
Outcomes of the Noosa Heads Locality relevant to the proposal.

Overall Outcome                                                      Proposal
a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—          The proposal will be compatible with other uses along
    i.    be compatible with other uses and works;                   Hastings Street, and will enhance the existing amenity by
    ii. maintain the safety of people and works;                     providing an improved mixed use development outcome.
    iii. avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity            Subject to the implementation of an approved construction
          enjoyed by users of other premises, including acoustic     Management Plan, it is anticipated that the development will
          and visual qualities; and                                  avoid any adverse effect on the environment.
    iv. avoid significant adverse effects on the natural
          environment;

b)   Noosa Heads remains a primary focus for               Visitor   The proposal consolidates this desired outcome by providing
     accommodation and associated services in the Shire;             20 visitor accommodation units, with associated services,
                                                                     restaurants and shopping facilities in an integrated



Town Planning Report
Material Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional,
Retail business Type 2 Shop & salon, and Entertainment and dining business Type 1 Food & beverages                         Page 9
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