Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 13 of 19
November, 2007

part of Lot 3. The proposal involves a residential subdivision of the Precinct J site and the balance
of Lot 3 will continue to the utilised for current functions. Subsequently, the approval of the
proposed development will not affect the strategic objectives for the balance of Lot 3. The
proposal will support and in fact enhance the function of the recreational uses established over Lot
3.

Extract – Strategic Designation




                                     “The Precinct J Site”




Source: Superseded Planning Scheme

The Strategic Plan provides a series of objectives to achieve the broad intentions of each
designation. The objectives relevant to the Open Space – Recreation designation are detailed
below:

19.7.3 Objective: Provide land for a range of recreational purposes that protect land from
encroachment by incompatible land uses.2

19.7.3.1 The Noosa Heads/Noosaville locality has a number of parcels of land which has been set
aside for a range of different experiences and facilities, from passive recreation to active sporting
facilities. Some of these facilities lie within an Open Space – Recreation designation, while others
are found in the Community Services and Open Space Conservation & Waterway Protection
designations. These parcels include:-

      ƒ   The Noosa River foreshore area.
      ƒ   The Noosa Heads and the Tewantin-Noosa Bowls Clubs
      ƒ   Recreation areas off Shorehaven Drive and Seacove Court, Noosaville
      ƒ   Facilities within Wallace Park at Eumundi Road
      ƒ   Scouting facilities at Gympie Terrace and Gibson Road, Noosaville
      ƒ   The Australian Rules field at Weyba Road, Noosaville

Comment: The site is not identified as being a resource which should be “set aside for a range of
different experiences and facilities” for the broader community.

As such, we respectfully submit that the proposed development will not impact on the designated
Open Space resources enjoyed by the broader community such that alternative uses would

2
    Superseded Planning Scheme: pp126