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

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                              September 2008

             Specific Outcomes                             Probable solutions                              Proposal

b)     does not visually dominate the hill         (1 in 4);
       slope or interrupt the skyline;             AND
c)     is integrated with the natural site         S19.2 Buildings are of split level
       characteristics including vegetation;       design that step down the slope or
       and                                         have suspended floor construction;
d)     for Multiple housing, takes the form        AND
       of small separate buildings;                S19.3 Cut or fill is less than 1.2m in
                                                   depth;
                                                   AND
                                                   S19.4 The distance between the
                                                   ground and the lowest part of the
                                                   floor of the building does not exceed
                                                   3m;
                                                   AND
AND                                                S19.5 Buildings present no more
                                                   than 2 or 3 storeys at any one point.

O20 On steep slopes or ridgelines which are        S20.1 No solution provided               N/A - The site is not a sloping site.
visible from the major road network, areas of
public open space, the Noosa River or the
beaches—
a)      new buildings and structures including
        outbuildings, are designed so as not to
        dominate or detract from the scenic
        and environmental qualities of the site
        and its setting; and
b)      the external colour scheme of buildings
        is designed to blend with the natural
        elements of its surroundings.
Public transport node
O21 An accessible and safe public transport        S21.1 A public transport node is         Complies – The site will be serviced by
node is established and operated within            located within Noosa Heads as            the existing Hastings Street public
Noosa Heads that—                                  identified in Schedule 5 — Map 1.        transport service.
a)      links public transport services to other
        centres in the Shire and to key
        destinations outside the Shire; and
b)      forms part of an integrated transport
        network that is accessible via
        pedestrian and bicycle pathways.

9.11 Environment, Conservation and Recreation
Environmental      and    cultural    heritage
values                                             No solution provided                     Complies – The proposal will not have
O22 There are no significant adverse effects                                                any adverse effects on cultural or
on biodiversity, native vegetation, habitats,                                               environmental values.
landscape quality, water quality or cultural
heritage values, including those related to—
a)      changes to natural drainage;
b)      disturbance to any of the wetland
        systems;
c)      management of landslide and fire risk;
d)      erosion and the transport of sediments
        off site;
e)      unmanaged public access;
f)      changes to fauna habitat and
        behaviour; and
g)      disturbance of buildings and features,
        including natural features, of cultural
        heritage significance.
Open space network
O23 The integrated open space network is           S23.1 Open space corridors and           N/A – The site is not identified in
established, enhanced and protected                existing native vegetation in areas      Schedule 5 – Map 4 as being part of the
throughout the locality to—                        indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 4 are      Open Space Network.
a)      provide for both passive and active        protected from fragmentation and
        recreational pursuits;                     encroachment by development.             Nonetheless the development positively
b)      provide connectivity for pedestrians                                                contributes to the open space network
        and cyclists;                                                                       through the establishment of a new
c)      provide access to community uses and                                                public    access   pathway     between
        buildings, public open space and                                                    Hastings Street and the beach.
        recreation areas, the beaches, Noosa
        National Park and Noosa River;


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 16
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