Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 19 of 19
November, 2007

BUSHFIRE
6. Development maintains the safety of people and property by:      The site is not subject to Medium or High Bushfire
a) avoiding areas of High or Medium bushfire hazard; or             Hazard.
b) mitigating the risk through:
     •     Allotment design and siting of buildings; and
     •     Including firebreaks that provide adequate:
     •     setbacks between buildings/structures and hazardous
           vegetation, and
     •     access for fire-fighting/other emergency vehicles;
     •     providing adequate road access for fire-fighting/other
           emergency vehicles and safe evacuation; and
     •     providing an adequate and accessible water supply
           for fire-fighting purposes.
7. Public safety and the environment are not adversely affected
by the detrimental impacts of bushfire on hazardous materials
manufactured or stored in bulk

LANDSLIDE
8. Development maintains the safety of people, property and         The site is not subject to landslip hazard.
hazardous materials manufactured or stored in bulk from the
risk of landslide.


8.0       CONCLUSION

Application has been made to have the development application assessed against the Superseded
Planning Scheme as the provisions detailed in the Plan of Development confer specific
development rights to the site. Those development rights are not reflected in the current Noosa
Plan. Also, all previous stages of Noosa Springs have been assessed and approved under the
Plan of Development. As this is the last stage, it is logical to pursue the approval under that
regime. This will maintain consistency, and continuity of development type essential to the
integrity of the overall vision for Noosa Springs as has been done to date under the Plan of
Development.

This planning assessment report has demonstrated that the proposed development is consistent
with the Superseded Planning Scheme and various forward planning instruments. To the extent it
is not, there are sufficient planning grounds to approve the application despite the conflict. The
proposed development features high quality design elements that are reflected throughout Noosa
Springs and provides a logical continuation to the award winning established settlement pattern.

Furthermore, the proposed allotment layout and development yield is consistent with the overall
provisions and the Dwelling Unit Density Entitlements detailed on the approved Plan of
Development (390PD-3 dated December, 2007). The additional consultant reports that are
attached to the application also address the associated rezoning conditions, which prove the
Precinct J site to be an exceptional opportunity for infill development. The proposal is in
accordance with the strategic provisions of the South East Queensland Regional Plan.

We submit that the proposed development is needed to meet growing demand for high quality
residential dwelling sites in Noosa. We reiterate that the Precinct J site is ideal for residential
dwellings due to its proximity to services and local facilities. We also note that the characteristics
of the area will afford a superb outlook for residences.

We therefore respectfully request Council approve the proposed development subject to
reasonable and relevant conditions.