210614 9 Hastings Street, Noosa TP Report

3.2.4 Level of Assessment
The application is seeking approval for Material Change of Use (Development Permit) for the purpose of a Food
and Drink Outlet and is subject to Code Assessment.

3.3 GROUNDS FOR APPROVAL
The proposed development is considered appropriate for the site and beneficial to the sites future use. Reasons
that the proposal should be granted approval are as followed:

•    There is an existing Food and Drink Outlet on site and the proposal at hand represents an existing of this
     use into the adjoining tenancy;
•    The proposal at hand does not involve any external Building Works which will have any affect on the existing
     buildings streetscape presence;
•    The only external works proposed are minor finishing elements described as timber plinths on plans and
     new timber screaming to underside of existing stairs.
•    The proposed use is consistent with a uses in the wider area and along Hastings Street. Hastings Street is a
     Noosa’s main street, known for its retail, dining and night time entertainment, with numerous restaurants,
     bars uses contributing to the active streetscape.
•    The proposal is located on a Primary Active Street Frontage, being Hastings Street and will reinforce and
     facilitate this by expanding the existing Food and Drink Outlet on site.
•    The proposed Food and Drink Outlet is supportive of the overall outcomes of the Noosa Heads Local Plan
     Area and the Hasting Street Framework and Character Plan; and
•    The proposal is generally compliant with the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020.




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Material Change of Use (Development Permit)
Food and Drink Outlet – 9 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads