Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 4 of 19
November, 2007

1.0      INTRODUCTION

This planning report has been prepared on behalf of StarCo Developments PTY LTD which is the
Applicant. StarCo Holdings PTY LTD is the registered proprietor of land fronting Noosa Springs
Drive Links Drive and Resort Drive. Owners consent accompanies the Development Application.
The area which is the subject of the application is described as Lot 3 on SP178323. Lot 3 is
included within the metes and bounds of Noosa Springs. The area which is to contain the
proposed residential subdivision development is located within part of Lot 3 and, for the purpose of
this Development Application, is described as Precinct J. As the Applicant, StarCo Developments
PTY LTD has engaged our office to prepare a Planning Report for a Development Application
which will materially affect part of Lot 3, and is to be contained within the area described as
Precinct J.

We hereby request that the Development Application be made assessable under the Superseded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 and partly golf course included within part
        of Lot 3 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 to create the Precinct J lot and balance lot on
                 which the golf course, spa, tennis court and fitness centre are located; and
             o   Stage 2 – one (1) lot into twenty-seven (27) lots and one (1) common property lot
                 (Community Title Scheme) and an access easement.

As mentioned above and for the purpose of clarity, the residential subdivision is described as
Precinct J and is included within the boundary of Lot 3 on SP178323. Noosa Springs is located in
the Noosa Heads/ Noosaville locality which is within the Parish of Weyba, County of March and is
included within the boundary of the Noosa Shire.

The proposal is deemed Impact Assessable consistent development under the provisions of
Superseded Planning Scheme and the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA).

The following sections of this planning report provide a brief description of the Precinct J site, and
the surrounding residual area of Lot 3. The report also investigates the character and scale of
development throughout Noosa Springs, provides a brief site history, proposal details and an
assessment of the proposed development against the relevant provisions of the Superseded
Planning Scheme and other relevant State planning policies. In short, this report provides a
summary of the grounds that support the approval of the proposed development in order to assist
the Council in its assessment of the application.

2.0      SITE DESCRIPTION

The area described as Precinct J which is to contain the proposed residential subdivision
development, is part of Lot 3 on SP178323 and is incorporated within the metes and bounds of
Noosa Springs. On the approved Plan of Development, Lot 3 on SP178323 is identified as
Precinct H and comprises vacant land, part of the Golf Course, Club House and associated
facilities. A map showing the location of the site is included within Appendix A of this report.

Lot 3 on SP178323 comprises a total area of 62.45 hectares. The Precinct J site however, is
included within the boundaries of Lot 3 and features a developable area of 3.07 hectares. A list of
the registered Easements over Lot 3 is provided within the “Basic Information” section at the front
of this report. In addition, a full description of the registered Easements is detailed on the current
Title which describes Lot 3 and is attached in Appendix B. It should be noted that two (2)
Easements currently traverse the Precinct J site. The two (2) Easements are described as
Easement D on SP108098 and Easement L on SP100810.