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        c) Additional rural settlement is provided for in areas close to towns and villages where the land is physically suitable
        for rural settlement, where it does not pose a threat to water quality, agricultural sustainability or biodiversity, and
        where it is not at risk to natural hazards.

        Not Applicable no rural settlement is proposed as part of this application. This application if for a Material Change of
        Use with some minor building work.

        d) A variety of housing types is allowed for with higher densities being encouraged in proximity to business centres,
        neighbourhood centres or the village centres.

        The proposed application is in close proximity to business and neighbourhood centres along Hasting Street and
        proposes a greater variety of housing.

        e) Residential development is encouraged to be more sustainable and flexible relying less on non-renewable energy
        for heating, cooling, lighting, or hot water heating. The planning scheme seeks to achieve housing that is physically
        more accessible, providing for the ageing population of the Shire and disabled persons.

        Not Applicable. Only minor building works is proposed as part of this application. No changes are proposed to the
        physical accessibility of the house.

        f) Residential development does not occur in locations where it would inhibit or prevent the lawful conduct of existing
        land uses including agricultural, industrial and extractive uses or associated haulage operations.

        No residential development is proposed in locations preventing lawful uses such as agricultural, industrial and
        extractive.

        The proposed Material Change of Use complies with the intent of the overall strategy for the Urban Area. The
        proposed material change of use maintains the existing approved building and residential use class which is
        appropriate within the Urban Area.


5.4     DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES.
5.4.1   The proposed development does not compromise the Desired Environmental Outcomes of the Noosa Shire Plan and
        in particular, for Residential Uses. An assessment of the Desired Environmental Outcomes for Residential Uses is
        provided below.

5.4.2   RESIDENTIAL USES Urban and rural settlement for residential use is developed to be consistent with—

        i)    the planned capacity for roads, community services and infrastructure for the particular locality;

        The proposed development is for a Material Change of Use only with only minor building works to the existing
        detached house. The proposed use will not have any adverse affects to the planned capacity for roads, community
        services, infrastructure for the particular locality.

        ii)    the expectations of the Shire’s population to have access to a broad range of safe, secure and affordable
              housing;

        Not Applicable - The Shire’s expectations will not be influenced by the proposed Material Change of Use over the
        existing premises.

        iii) the expected character and amenity for the particular locality;

        The proposed development is for a Material Change of Use over an existing detached house with only minor internal
        building works proposed. The existing character and amenity of the Noosa Heads Locality will remain as is. No
        impact will be created as part of this application.

        iv) the landform, natural environmental and climatic conditions of the locality;

        Not Applicable. No building works are proposed which will effect the landform, natural environment of climatic
        conditions of the locality.

                             11 Allambi Rise, Noosa Heads • BRSS2403-000 • 21st August 2007