Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

                                                                                                          There is an existing pedestrian and cycle network which continues along the
                                                                                                          frontage of the site. There is also substantial off-road pathways and on-road
                                                                                                          cycle lanes within the NBC, notably the internal loop road and Hofmann Drive.

                                                                                                          Further, pedestrians are prioritised through raised crossings, covered
                                                                                                          pathways and quality end of trip facilities. Accessibility has been a key focus
                                                                                                          through the design and interfaces throughout the village mixed use
                                                                                                          development.

 l)   Development creates vibrant and safe activity centres, with attractive and functional buildings and Compliant
      streets with integrated high amenity landscaping, open space and public places.                     The proposed development is architecturally designed with due
                                                                                                          consideration given of the existing character and activities within the Noosa
                                                                                                          Business Centre.
                                                                                                          The proposed development also includes the rejuvenation to the external
                                                                                                          facade of the existing Noosa Civic including improved raised pedestrian
                                                                                                          connections, enhanced landscaping and the introduction of a shared Noosa-
                                                                                                          style architectural language to provide visual connectivity to ensure the
                                                                                                          development components to read as one centre.

 m) Centres are designed and operated to avoid adverse impacts on the amenity of nearby residential Compliant
    neighbourhoods and create a pleasant community feel.                                            The proposed development is for a mixed-use development within the Noosa
                                                                                                    Business Centre. No adverse impacts on the amenity of nearby residential
                                                                                                    neighbourhoods are anticipated given the separation to established
                                                                                                    residential neighbourhoods. The inclusion of activated civic spaces, plazas
                                                                                                    and the main street creates a pleasant community feel. Pedestrian
                                                                                                    connectivity is prioritised to existing and proposed residential development
                                                                                                    within the Noosa Civic.

 n) Development is designed and sited to sensitively respond to the physical characteristics and Compliant
    constraints of land, including any significant environmental features.                       The proposed development is planned in consideration of physical
                                                                                                 characteristics and potential constraints of the land.

 o) Development encourages and facilitates urban consolidation to maximise the efficient extension Compliant
    and safe operation of infrastructure and does not adversely impact on the continued operation,


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