Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

 Table H: Evaluation of Proposal against Overall Outcomes of the Recreation and Open Space Zone
 Purpose & Overall Outcomes                                                                              Response
 (a) Development provides for the open space, recreation, leisure and sporting needs of the Noosa Shire Compliant
     Community;                                                                                         The proposed mixed-use development incorporates the open space
                                                                                                        components within the development which support needs of the Noosa
                                                                                                        Shire Community. The civic spine and plaza delivers over 3,500m² of plaza
                                                                                                        and spine pathways and pop jet water feature space with easy integration
                                                                                                        and connection with pedestrian and cycle paths, illuminated for walking,
                                                                                                        landscaped with mature trees for shade and amenity, and play zones for
                                                                                                        children and families.

 (b) A range of functional and accessible open space, including local, district and shire wide recreation Compliant
     parks and sporting fields are accessible for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors;        The proposed mixed-use development incorporate functional and
                                                                                                          accessible open space being the civic spine and plaza along with pop jet
                                                                                                          water feature. The components are generally to the extent identified on
                                                                                                          fine-grained local planning mapping, NBC master plan mapping and zoning
                                                                                                          maps.
 (c) Development does not impact on the function and use of open space for passive and active Compliant
     recreation, leisure and community activities;
                                                                                              The adjoining uses provide for surveillance and activation without impacting
                                                                                              the function of the civic spine and plaza.
 (d) Development is of a scale and intensity appropriate to the location, existing infrastructure, access and Compliant
     provision of public transport
                                                                                                              The proposal is consistent with the scale, intensity and mix of uses
                                                                                                              contemplated by the Noosa Plan 2020, generally conforming with the
                                                                                                              precinct mapping. Existing infrastructure and access arrangements,
                                                                                                              including active and public transport, integrate with the proposed
                                                                                                              development.

 (e) Development provides opportunities for the community to improve their physical and mental Compliant
     wellbeing, have social interaction and participate in active and passive recreation;      The proposed mixed-use development incorporates civic open space spine
                                                                                               and plaza components within the development, along with employment
                                                                                               services, dining and entertainment allowing the community to improve

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