Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 15 of 19
November, 2007

the Rezoning Deed. The condition stated that a 600 metre Buffer Zone be provided around the
Sewerage Treatment Plant, and limited development within the Buffer to uses of a non-residential
nature.

The 600 metre buffer is also noted on the Plan of Development. However, it is noted the buffer
and Plan of Development were approved and adopted prior to the upgrading of the treatment
plant. A detailed odour assessment report as prepared by Pacific Air and Environment PTY LTD is
included within the application. The report supports the proposed development as it concludes
there will be no unacceptable odour impacts on the proposed residential use of precinct J. In
accordance with the findings of the assessment, no formal application to amend condition 14.1 of
the original rezoning approval is required as an approval by the Council will automatically override
condition 14.1 by virtue of s6.1.35B of the Integrated Planning Act 1997.

The proposed residential development can be further supported by the Dwelling Unit Yield
Schedule on the Plan of Development. This provision has been discussed in greater detail within
section 4.2 of this report. In particular Table 1 provides a tabulated calculation of the Dwelling Unit
Density Entitlements permitted by the Plan of Development and a comparison with the established
and proposed Dwelling Unit Density Entitlements evident within the Noosa Springs. The Plan of
Development stipulates that a maximum of 744 Dwelling Units are permitted within Noosa Springs.
Only 527 Dwelling Units are proposed or have been established within Noosa Springs. This figure
includes the proposed residential development detailed in this report. It should also be noted that
the majority of the Precincts within Noosa Springs have been fully developed, and the site provides
a logical opportunity for infill development which can be supported by the strategic provisions of
the superseded planning scheme and the South East Queensland Regional Plan. The proposed
residential development is of a scale and density which is consistent with the existing development
to the west, and the development throughout Noosa Springs. Effectively, the design elements
featured within the proposal promote a continuation of the existing settlement pattern.

The Material Change of Use component of the Development Application is assessed against
Section 3 – General Requirements for Development, under the Superseded Planning Scheme.
The planning parameters applying to land included within the Special Facilities Zone are:-
    o   Required external works;
    o   Landscaping; and,
    o   Parking, loading and access.

The following section of this report demonstrates compliance with the General Requirements for
Development included within Section 3 of the Superseded Planning Scheme.

6.1.1   Required External Works

As mentioned within previous sections of this report, the majority of the Precincts listed on the Plan
of Development and included within the metes and bounds of Noosa Springs have been
constructed or are planned for construction in the near future. Therefore, minimal external works
are required as a result of the proposal. An Engineering Report as prepared by Tate Engineers
PTY LTD is included within the application.

It should also be noted that an established stormwater and drainage system which services Noosa
Springs will also service the proposed development. The established system involves stormwater
and overland flows, being collected and discharged through underground pipes overland flow
paths into an established Lake System located within Noosa Springs. The lakes act as a filtration
system, which trap sediment and contaminants prior to the water entering Lake Weyba. This
stormwater and drainage system has been constructed to service Noosa Springs in accordance
with the original approval. Subsequently, the system was constructed for a capacity of 744
Dwelling Units. At present, the number of dwelling units that have been established or are