Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

             x.    Noosa National Park, Noosa Headlands, the secondary dune system, Lake Weyba and
                   Noosa North Shore.

 d) Development recognises and reinforces the waterfront location and character of the local plan area Not Applicable
    by providing high quality, low rise, sub-tropical buildings and landscape design that promote the Proposed development is not a waterfront location.
    casual, outdoor lifestyle. Buildings have a strong relationship with the outdoors through the
    incorporation of natural materials, verandahs and glazing.

 e)   Development design and siting responds to the relatively flat topography of Noosaville by creating         Compliant
      visual interest and differentiation in built form through design and the application of:                   The proposed development is architecturally designed to provide
           (i)      a range of textures, colours, styles and finishes;                                           abundance of architectural features within the context of a sub-tropical
           (ii)     a range of architectural elements within the context of a sub-tropical architectural         architectural theme that is consistent with the Noosa-style and overall
                    theme;                                                                                       character within the Noosa Business Centre.
           (iii)    varied roof heights, that cumulatively make a positive contribution to an interesting
                    skyline;
           (iv)     varied setbacks which create opportunities for both landscaping and design variety; and
           (v)      retention of mature trees and the provision of new landscaping which create attractive
                    spaces between buildings.

 f)   The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of much of the commercial,       Compliant
      retail, administrative, industrial and social needs of the coastal urban portion of Noosa Shire and as a   The village mixed use development proposal is essential to provide
      major focus area for visitor accommodation and services.                                                   necessary entertainment, retail, flexible co-working office and conference
                                                                                                                 area, rental short and long term accommodation and civic open space to
                                                                                                                 deliver the diversified employment and business opportunities for Noosa.

                                                                                                                 The proposal delivers on the intent for the NBC as contemplated in Noosa
                                                                                                                 Plan 2020. The first stage of the completion of the internal circulation road
                                                                                                                 and services for individual lots was completed in 2022. The next stages
                                                                                                                 approved include 90 residential apartments and a 2000m2 medical and
                                                                                                                 commercial facility, which has commenced construction. The proposal
                                                                                                                 incorporates much needed amenity to support the continued growth of
                                                                                                                 NBC to service the community with health and wellness, new knowledge
                                                                                                                 digital industries, entertainment, cinemas, food and drink, shops, flexible
                                                                                                                 co-working space and a significant open air civic spine and plaza.


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