Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 14 of 19
November, 2007

conflict with the intent of the Strategic Plan. In addition, the approval of the proposed development
will not impact on the viability of the golf course as currently enjoyed by the members and visitors,
and will not impact on the use of the primary recreational infrastructure within the Noosa Heads /
Noosaville Locality. Only a minor realignment of the 18th fairway is necessary to provide land for
part of the proposed use. It should be noted that the remodelling of the 18th hole will improve the
function of the Golf Course. To this end, the proposed development is not inconsistent with the
intent of the above implementation note.

19.7.3.3 Land with an Open Space – Recreation designation may also have environmental values.
These values will be assessed in determining the suitability of any use of the land. Uses which do
not adversely impact on the environmental values of the land are encouraged.

Comment: The Precinct J site is considered to be substantially vacant land and is currently being
used to cultivate plants for use throughout Noosa Springs. It is largely cleared and retains no
significant functions in terms of land use. The area proposed to contain the residential
development is not mapped as containing any remnant vegetation. It should also be noted that the
Applicant takes pride in the quality of landscaping evident throughout the Golf Course and the
surrounding residential precincts. As such, any clearing of vegetation will be offset by substantial
replanting scheme.


6.0      ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The Development Application is made assessable under the Superseded Planning Scheme. The
application includes two (2) components and seeks the Council’s consent for:
      ¾ A Material Change of Use of mainly vacant land included within part of Lot 3 on SP179323
        for residential purposes and a realignment of the eighteenth hole; and,
      ¾ A staged Reconfiguration of a Lot:
             o   Stage 1 – one (1) lot into two (2) lots
             o   Stage 2 – one (1) lot into twenty-seven (27) lots, one (1) common property lot and
                 the creation of an access easement.

The Material Change of Use component proposes to apply Residential Uses to a particular part of
Lot 3 on SP178323, being part of Noosa Springs and a realignment of the eighteenth hole. The
subsequent component seeks a staged Reconfiguration of a Lot approval.

6.1      Material Change of Use Requirements

The Material Change of Use component of the Development Application is assessable in
accordance with s6.1.29 of the Integrated Planning Act 1997. As a result, s3.5.4 and s3.5.5 do not
apply for assessing the application. This is due to the application being made against the
Superseded Transitional Planning Scheme and a Plan of Development that was originally
approved under the repealed Local Government (Planning and Environmental) Act [subject to
subsequent amendments].

As indicated in Section 3 of this report, a Rezoning Deed was granted over land which is described
as Noosa Springs. It provides Dwelling Unit Density Entitlements to the Precinct J site under the
now Superseded Transitional Noosa Planning Scheme. This approval has resulted in the rezoning
of the site in accordance with the Plan of Development under the repealed Local Government
(Planning and Environment) Act which provided the impetus for the zoning of the site as Special
Facilities in the Superseded Planning Scheme. It should, however, be noted that at the time that
the application was originally made, the proposed Plan of Development included a Residential
Precinct within the north eastern part of Precinct H. The Precinct J site is situated in a similar
location to the then proposed Residential Precinct. In the course of the assessment process the
proposed Residential Precinct was required to be removed in accordance with Condition 14.1 of