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

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                                   September 2008

              Specific Outcomes                                 Probable Solutions                                Proposal

safe distance from electrical infrastructure           S2.2       Buildings and structures         frontage works. The relocation of the
including substations, overhead powerlines,            (including swimming pools, sheds,           transformer is seen as a positive
power poles and transformers.                          tennis courts and outbuildings) are not     contribution to the street as it is
                                                       constructed under overhead electricity      currently highly visible, detracting from
                                                       transmission lines, or within electricity   the overall street amenity. As such the
                                                       easements.                                  development will not negatively impact
                                                                                                   on existing electrical infrastructure. The
                                                                                                   site is not within 50m of an electricity
                                                                                                   substation or under overhead electricity
                                                                                                   transmission lines or within electricity
                                                                                                   easements.
Siting
O3 Visitor Accommodation provides access               No solution provided                        Complies – The site is in immediate
to valued features, facilities or attractions of the                                               vicinity to Hastings street, Noosa‘s Main
Shire including—                                                                                   Beach, and also close to the Noosa
a) the beach;                                                                                      River Mouth, and the National Park.
b) other natural features;                                                                         The proposal also incorporates a new
c) visitor attractions and services;                                                               pedestrian walkway connecting Hasting
d) town or village centres; or                                                                     Street to the beach.
e) the Noosa Trail Network.
Scale
O4 Visitor accommodation is at a scale and             No solution provided                        Complies – The development is of a
nature complementary and respectful to its                                                         scale consistent with the existing
surroundings and does not unduly impact on                                                         character of Hastings Street.
adjacent or surrounding land uses or the
amenity of the surrounding area.
Mitigation of noise impacts
O5 Development is designed and sited to                S5.1 Visitor accommodation is not           Compiles – the site is not located
avoid adverse noise impacts associated with            located along parts of the major road       along parts of the major road network
neighbouring noise sources by—                         network which have a legal speed limit      which have a legal speed limit of
a) locating the use away from major noise              of 80km/hr or above, and is setback         80km/hr or above, or in vicinity of the
sources such as busy roads or rail corridors: or       40m from the North Coast railway            North Coast railway line.
b) applying appropriate noise attenuation              line.
measures into the development.
14.83 Effects of works
Water supply and conservation
O6 On-site water storage is designed and               No solution provided                        Complies – The site will incorporate
operated to support the efficient use of water                                                     water retention and reuse strategies.
and is adequate for the intended use.
Effluent disposal
O7 The provision of an effluent disposal               No solution provided                        Complies – The site will be connected
system is provided to maintain acceptable                                                          to   Councils reticulated    sewerage
public health standards and avoid                                                                  system.
environmental harm.
14.84 Amenity
Safety and security
O8 For Visitor accommodation Type 4,                   S8.1 The building entrance is clearly       Complies – The building entrance is
buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to           identifiable and visible from the street,   clearly identifiable and visible from the
protect the personal security and safety of            footpath and driveway;                      street, footpath and driveway.
residents by allowing for natural surveillance         AND
                                                       S8.2 The internal path network has          The internal path network has clear
                                                       clear sightlines to the dwelling entry      sightlines to the dwelling entry and
                                                       and street access points;                   street access points
                                                       AND
                                                       S8.3 Visitors have direct access to the     Visitors will have direct access to the
                                                       entrance without passing through            entrance without passing through
                                                       private open space areas.                   private open space areas.
Emergency access
O9 For Visitor accommodation Type 2 or                 No solution provided                        Complies – The development will
4, site design and layout ensures efficient                                                        provide safe and accessible emergency
access and egress for emergency vehicles.                                                          vehicle access.




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 24
9 - 21 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads