Town Planning Report · MCU23/0078

6. KEY PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
This section aims to rationalise the proposed development against integral             The level of assessment requirement for centre uses (impact) and highly
planning outcomes and demonstrate how key aspects of the development                   prescriptive Performance Outcomes (including maximum GFA that does not
contribute to a desirable and effective planning outcome.                              reflect a Major Activity Centre, or Council’s own economic needs assessment)
                                                                                       are key areas that should be reviewed in accordance with the Ministerial
6.1.1. OTHER MATTERS                                                                   Condition to meet the economic needs of the Noosa local government area and
The Minister approved the Noosa Plan 2020 on 18 February 2020 subject to               the vision of a major regional activity centre in the SEQ Regional Plan.
several ministerial conditions including a specific condition on the Noosa
                                                                                       Extensive engagement has been undertaken with Noosa Council to ensure
Business Centre (NBC) as was outlined in Section 4.2 of this report.
                                                                                       Stockwell's development intent for the Noosa Business Centre reflects and
 Commence a process to review the provisions of the Noosa      Within twelve months    delivers on Council’s aspirations for the Major centre, including among other
 Business Centre to provide more detailed planning guidance    from the date of
                                                                                       things:
 and outcomes sought for the Noosa Business Centre             adoption    of    the
 reflective of its role as a Major Centre for Noosa. This      proposed     planning            A village mixed-use precinct with an integrated approach to housing,
 process should include a review of the levels of assessment   scheme.                           commercial, retail and entertainment, public space, high street, and
 and regulation that will inform an amendment to the
 planning scheme to integrate the outcomes of this process.                                      linkages/connection to the existing Noosa Civic centre.
                                                                                                Enhancement of the existing Noosa Civic Centre including covered
The Noosa Plan 2020 was adopted by Council on 17 September 2020. It is noted
                                                                                                 walkways and enhanced landscaping.
that Noosa Shire Council did not commence the review process within the 12-
month timeframe as per the ministerial condition.                                      6.1.2. REGIONAL PLAN

However, in the absence fulfilling the condition to better reflect NBC’s role as a     Element 3 of the Shaping SEQ: Regional Plan (see Figure 9) relates to regional

Major Activity Centre under Shaping SEQ Regional Plan and as a major centre for        activity centres network, including strategies set out below. The strategy support

Noosa, this development application is required to be assessed against the             designated regional activity centres as locations to encourage a wider range of

relevant provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020.                                            economic uses by leveraging existing assets and infrastructure. These centres
                                                                                       should also make provision for residential development.


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