Planning Report (004)

PROJECT URBAN – 19230                                                                November 2019




y) For the Industry Zone—land in this zone—
        i      accommodates the principal industrial centre of the hinterland including
               businesses associated with manufacturing, production, storage, repairs and
               the like to the exclusion of inconsistent uses such as residential or
               community uses;
        ii     as good access to the major road network including the Bruce Highway; and
        iii    accommodates uses and works that are designed and managed to contribute
               positively to the character of the locality without adverse impacts on the
               environment including excessive noise, odour, dust and other waste;

Comment: The proposal is consistent with the Overall Outcomes for the locality in the following
ways:

    •   The proposed use is compatible with envisaged development within the industrial estate;
    •   The site is well separated from residential uses, with the nearest house being located
        approximately 340m. Noise and lighting impacts associated with the uses can be
        adequately managed to avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity of the nearest
        residences;
    •   The site does not contain environmentally sensitive areas;
    •   The proposal contributes towards Cooroy retaining its role as a major business centre;
    •   The proposal is located on a site in Cooroy’s industrial estate where economic activities
        are to be focused;
    •   Access to the site from the Bruce Highway has been improved as part of the Bruce
        Highway (Cooroy to Curra) upgrade.


6.6 COOROY & LAKE MACDONALD LOCALITY PLAN – SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

An assessment has been undertaken against the specific outcomes of the Cooroy and Lake
Macdonald Locality Plan. The following points are noted from this assessment:

    •   The function and visual amenity of the Bruce Highway is not considered to be adversely
        affected by the proposed development. Lot 5 is well separated from the highway. The
        proposal is located within an approved industrial tenancy which incorporates design
        features, external finishes and landscape elements that will positively contribute to the
        locality;
    •   The scale of the approved built form proposed is appropriate;
    •   The approved building heights do not exceed the preferred building height for the
        industrial zone of 10 metres;
    •   The approved roof forms will contribute positively to the skyline;
    •   The development will not adversely impact on the Lake Macdonald water supply.

An assessment has been undertaken against the specific outcomes for the Industry Zone of the
Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality Plan. The following points are noted from this assessment:

    •   Consistent and inconsistent uses in the Industry Zone are overridden by the approved
        plan of development;
    •   External storage areas and plant will be screened from surrounding roads where required.


Development Assessment Report                                                          Page 24 of 27
Material Change of Use
5 Taylor Court, Cooroy
Lot 5 on SP197517