05. Town Planning Report · MCU10/2127

A2 - OVERALL OUTCOMES FOR THE NOOSA HEADS LOCALITY
                                           PROVISION                                                                        RESPONSE
 OVERALL OUTCOMES SOUGHT FOR THE NOOSA HEADS LOCALITY CODE
 9.8.2             The overall outcomes sought from the Noosa Heads Locality are           Complies
                   the following—                                                          The proposed development is consistent with the overall outcomes of the
                   a)      New uses and works are located, designed and managed            Noosa Heads Locality.
                           to—                                                             The proposed development is wholly integrated within an existing resort which
                           i      be compatible with other uses and works;                 is sympathetic to the natural environment and offers very high levels of
                           ii     maintain the safety of people and works;                 amenity, convenience, accessibility and services. The villas are located in
                           iii    avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity         precincts accessed by their own private roads. The penthouses are generally
                                  enjoyed by users of other premises, including            located on the top level of buildings, or separated from the remaining units.
                                  acoustic and visual qualities; and                       The proposed development will not physically change the built form of the
                                                                                           Resort. There is no proposed physical change to the parking and traffic
                           iv     avoid significant adverse effects on the natural         circulation facilities. There are no amenity impacts as a result of the proposed
                                  environment;                                             development, either on or off the site. There is no change in the intensity of
                   b)       Noosa Heads remains a primary focus for Visitor                the use or the site population density. There is no visual change to the Resort
                            accommodation and associated services in Noosa;                development in any respect. There are no external impacts.
                   c)       Hastings Street’s character of low rise buildings, vibrant     The proposal does not change the function of the Resort as a resort. Units
                            streetscape, mix of indoor and outdoor activities, diverse     within the proposed development which are not being used by owners remain
                            dining opportunities, specialty Retail businesses and          available to the Resort through the letting pool. Thus Noosa Heads remains
                            pedestrian links to Main Beach is maintained;                  the primary focus for visitor accommodation.

                   d)       Resident populations are accommodated in both detached
                            and attached housing with high levels of residential amenity
                            and high levels of convenience, accessibility and services;
                   e)       The locality provides for a range of Community Uses,
                            which contribute to Noosa’s economy and employment
                            base;
                   f)       Sunshine Beach Road (David Low Way), Eenie Creek Road,
                            Noosa Drive and Weyba Road continue to provide a good
                            standard of access for through traffic as part of Noosa’s
                            major road network;
                   g)       A public transport node is located within the locality and
                            links public transport services to other centres throughout
                            the Sunshine Coast and beyond;
                   h)       Key recreation focal points, including Noosa National Park,
                            Noosa River foreshore and mouth, Noosa Main Beach and
                            Lion’s Park are protected for residents and visitors;




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