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7. CONCLUSION & STATEMENT OF REASONS
In summary, the application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change                The proposed development will deliver a significant net economic
of Use for a mixed used development including Business Activities, Community                 benefit to the community addressing the shopping needs of the region
activities, Accommodation Activities and Entertainment activities within the                 and visitors. The proposal acts as a catalytic development, to enable it to
Noosa Business Centre (Major Centre Zone).                                                   fulfil its role as a vibrant business and employment centre consistent
                                                                                             with the policy aims contained in the Noosa Plan 2020 and ShapingSEQ:
Through the assessment and consideration of the proposed development, the
                                                                                             Regional Plan as a major activity centre (Refer to Appendix F – Economic
key conclusions have been determined as follows:
                                                                                             Impact Assessment).
       The proposed development will be well integrated with existing and
                                                                                            Economic modelling has demonstrated that the competitive trading
        future development over adjoining properties, contributing to the
                                                                                             effect on other Noosa Centres will not adversely affect the role and
        overall growth of the area;
                                                                                             performance of these centres (Refer to Appendix F – Economic Impact
       The proposed development will contribute to Noosa Shire’s economy by
                                                                                             Assessment).
        providing the amenity and essential services for existing and future
                                                                                            The proposal will support the intended outcomes for the Noosa Business
        businesses to ensure that the greater Noosa Business Centre fulfils its
                                                                                             Centre through the establishment of a range of commercial, community,
        role as a key employment centre in the region;
                                                                                             business and entertainment uses with a high standard of architectural
       The proposal is consistent with the purpose, overall outcomes and
                                                                                             design, and well addressed streetscapes and frontages.
        performance outcomes of the Major Centre Zone, Noosaville Local Plan,
        and supporting Code. In particular, the Noosa Plan 2020 supports an           It is recommended council approve the proposed development subject to
        additional 6,500m2 of additional retail in the Retail Precinct as a code      reasonable and relevant conditions.
        assessable, and a further 7,500m2 of additional retail in the Village Mixed
        Use Precinct as impact assessable. Given the layout of and design of the
        existing Noosa Civic Centre and carpark, the proposed inclusion of the
        supported retail floorspace (i.e 13,700m2 proposed) in the Village Mixed
        Use Precinct is both logical and preferable;


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