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    (p) Low to medium density semi-attached housing, such as dual occupancies, are interspersed through residential neighbourhoods where they offer proximity to
         transport and services.
    (q) Relocatable home parks, residential care and retirement facilities provide housing choice allowing ageing residents to remain within the Noosa Shire hinterland
        community.
    (r) Well designed development for visitor accommodation and tourist attractions are compatible with the landscape and streetscape character and form and promote
        and enhances the core values of Cooroy.
    (s) A diverse range of community services including the Lower Mill Place Precinct, library, playgrounds, community hall, schools, medical facilities, sporting and
        recreational facilities service local residents, the hinterland and beyond.
    (t) Development is supported by a network of open space to meet the needs of the local community, including the facilitation of safe and convenient pedestrian and
        cycle connections between and around key destinations within the local plan area and particularly across the railway line.
    (u) Outdoor recreation and sporting facilities west of the railway line and active recreation facilities and green space on the eastern side of the railway are retained to
        meet the needs of is of the community.
    (v) Development maintains the traditional grid pattern where possible.
    (w) In the town centre where on-street parking is available, historic laneways are retained and extended where practicable to allow for vehicular access and parking to
        the rear of buildings preserving footpaths as places for people rather than driveways.
    (x) Activation of key laneways, including the widening of laneways, is encouraged where pedestrian safety and servicing functions would not be compromised.


Criteria for assessment:
Performance Outcomes                                 Acceptable Outcomes                                            Compliance Response
Development in Cooroy Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
PO1                                                  No acceptable outcome provided                                 Complies –
Development enhances the role of Cooroy as the                                                                      The proposal will provide a range of business with
largest centre in the Noosa Hinterland, providing a                                                                 employment opportunities enhancing the Cooroy township
wide range of business and employment services,                                                                     centre.
recreation facilities, community services, housing
choice and a limited range of visitor services.
PO2                                                  No acceptable outcome provided                                 Complies -
Development contributes to the lifestyle and amenity                                                                The proposed development will contribute to the lifestyle
of residents of Cooroy and its surroundings.                                                                        and amenity of Cooroy township and region.
PO3                                                  AO3.1                                                          Not Applicable –
Development contributes to the establishment of      Development adjacent to a gateway or special place or          The subject development is not on a corner or immediately
attractive streetscapes and gateways to enhance the on land identified as a key corner on Figure                    adjacent a gateway or special place identified on Figure
sense of arrival and the character of Cooroy.        7.2.2.4 (Cooroy Framework and Character Plan):                 7.2.2.4 of the Code.
                                                     (a) incorporates architectural and landscape
                                                          treatments which emphasise the corner location
                                                          as shown in figure AP3-10A and figure AP3-10B;
                                                          and
                                                     (b) incorporates building materials such as varied
                                                          roof forms, changes in materials and variations in
                                                          projected and recessed elements and facades.