05. Town Planning Report · MCU10/2127

 VIRIDIAN NOOSA - PROPOSAL REPORT




                    urban uses.



   4.3.1            Regional Policies
                    Under the SEQ Regional Plan, and as far as can be determined from the broad scale
                    mapping, the subject site is designated as a Terrestrial and Wetland Area of High
                    Ecological Significance on Map 3 of the SEQ Regional Plan policy maps (refer to
                    Figure 5 – SEQ Regional Plan).
                    The vast majority of the regional principles and policies contained in the South East
                    Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 State Planning Regulatory Provisions do not
                    apply to the proposed development. The proposed development complies with the
                    remaining applicable provisions as the site is wholly situated within an existing
                    resort development within the Urban Footprint, is well serviced with existing
                    infrastructure, and is a residential use providing flexible housing options, and does
                    not alter the existing arrangements for the protection of the conservation,
                    environmental and .



   4.4              The Noosa Plan
                    The planning framework relevant to assessing the development application at the
                    time of lodgement comprises the SPA and the planning scheme for the former Shire
                    of Noosa (“The Noosa Plan”). The Noosa Plan is a “planning scheme” as defined by
                    the SPA at section 79.
                    The Noosa Plan came into force on 3 February 2006 and has been amended on two
                    occasions, the last being on 11 May 2009. Draft Amendment No. 3 to The Noosa
                    Plan has been publicly notified. The draft amendment seeks to amend the zoning
                    of certain land in Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach to facilitate the development of
                    aged care facilities. Draft Amendment No. 3 does not apply to the subject site or
                    the proposed development and has not therefore been taken into account.

                    The planning scheme comprises a series of structural elements which the following
                    sections identify and briefly discuss, to the extent they apply to the proposed
                    development.



   4.4.1            Desired Environmental Outcomes
                    Part 3 of The Noosa Plan sets down the Desired Environmental Outcomes for
                    development throughout the Shire over the life of the planning scheme. The
                    Desired Environmental Outcomes are based on the concept of ecological
                    sustainability (as it is defined for the purposes of the former Integrated Planning
                    Act 1997) and are the means whereby the planning scheme ultimately seeks to
                    advance the purpose of the Act.
                    The Desired Environmental Outcomes which are relevant to the proposed
                    development are set out at Appendix A – Town Planning Compliance
                    Schedule.




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