MCU16/0079 Town Planning Report

Appendix A – Assessment Criteria for Development for a Stated Purpose or of a Stated Type
Business Uses Code

         14.11 Overall outcomes for the Business Uses Code
         14.11.1 The overall outcomes are the purpose of the Business Uses Code.
         14.11.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Business Uses Code are the following—
             a) Existing and future populations have access to an adequate level of goods and services; and
             b) Business Uses meet the needs and expectations of the Noosa community in terms of providing—
                     i.  human scale in the building design;
                    ii.  development that integrates with natural landforms and landscape features;
                   iii.  development that is compatible with the existing character and amenity of the streetscape and surrounding area;
                   iv.   visual and physical connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces;
                    v.   high levels of visual and acoustic amenity;
                   vi.   a low key, informal atmosphere;
                  vii.   safety and security for property owners, employees and patrons;
                  viii.  logical traffic arrangements without congestion or lengthy delays; and
                   ix.   for the protection of environment and heritage values.
             c) Business Uses contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment;
             d) Business Uses are located where there is an appropriate level of infrastructure and a wide range of functions to support those uses;
             e) Business development has high levels of accessibility and functionality;
             f) Business development recognises and protects Noosa’s natural resources and environmental values and seeks to provide sustainable economic and employment growth
                  across a range of industry sectors;
             g) Business development is consistent with the hierarchy of centres across Noosa; and
             h) Business Uses are energy and water efficient.

Comments:

The proposed development is considered to comply with the intent of the overall outcomes of Business Uses. The proposed development has been designed relative to the scale and form of
the locality. The development utilises the existing buildings located on site and

The proposed expansion to the existing Tewantin Noosa RSL will provide additional services and add to the growing economy of Tewantin. The proposed development utilises and enhances
the existing buildings located on site. The staged development is considered to be comparable with the character and amenity of the streetscape. The proposed upgrades will enhance the
streets through the use of articulated roof forms and missed building materials. The proposed development will include a high use of native landscaping and where possible will retain the
existing vegetation on site. The proposed landscaping will support the native wildlife and promote integration with the environmental and heritage landscape.

It is considered the proposed development will positively contribute to the local economy through the construction development and overall use and operations of the business activity. The
development will increase the services provided for the community supporting to local economy. The site is considered to have access to all the required infrastructure to facilitate the
development.

Overall it is considered the proposed development supports the intent of the Business Uses Code.