2015-08-18 Planning and Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 18 AUGUST 2015


2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is located in the Noosaville locality and the surrounding area is characterised by a
mix of larger unit developments. The existing uses that immediately surround the subject site
comprise the following:

      To the north:                           ‘Noosa Place’ 21 unit residential complex
      To the south (across the road):         Weyba Creek
      To the west (opposite the site):        ‘Coco Bay’ 23 unit residential complex.
      To the east:                            ‘Noosa Keys’ 15 unit residential complex.

3.    ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 the application must be assessed against each of
the following statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the
development:
   State Planning Policies;
   The South East Queensland Regional Plan;
   State Planning Regulatory Provisions; and
    The Noosa Plan.
Of these, the statutory planning instruments relevant to this application are discussed in the
sections that follow.
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policies

The change of use does not trigger separate assessment against the State Planning Policy.
South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan 2009 - 2031
The site is located within the Urban Footprint area the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is
consistent with the regional policies and regulatory provisions of the SEQ Regional Plan.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Locality and is zoned Attached Housing. The
proposed use is identified as inconsistent within the zone and is required to follow an impact
assessable application process.
Locality Provisions
The proposed office raises conflicts with the Noosaville Locality Code as it is identified as an
inconsistent use within the Attached Housing zone. The Outcomes of the Code seek to
ensure new uses avoid impacts on the residential amenity of the area. Given the conflict, the
applicant must demonstrate sufficient grounds to support the development in accordance
with Section 329 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. The applicant provides the following
grounds in support of the proposal:
   The proposal involves the reuse of an existing building that was approved for use as a
     medical centre.
   An office is a similar use to that of a medical centre;
   No significant new building works are required to accommodate the use on the site;
   The proposed transfer of one business use to another will not result in further impacts
     on adjoining neighbours; and


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