Planning Report · MCU17/0027

4.0    Conclusion
This town planning report has been prepared by Locality Planning & Consulting as part of a
Code assessable application for the Material Change of Use- Multiple Housing Type 2-
Duplex and associated Operational Works on behalf of G and M Robertson This application
is summarised with the following outlines:

•   The proposal is consistent with the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031
    policies for urban form – particularly infill development and urban consolidation;
•   The site adheres to the strategy and intent of the Noosa Planning Scheme 2006 for this
    zoning;
•   The existing bus network provides excellent accessibility and connectivity to the site and
    links the development to other strategic locations, such as the Noosa township and
    community facilities;
•   The proposal supports State Policy Transit Oriented Principals by providing higher
    density development within close proximity to a key bus transit centre (refer to figure 2);
•   The subject site is within approximately 390m of the nearest bus stop, which can be
    utilised by future residents;
•   The site provides an excellent opportunity for infill development within the Noosa Heads
    Locality Planning Area;
•   Safe and efficient parking and access provisions can be established onsite;
•   The site can connect to all essential services and infrastructure, with these urban
    services of sufficient capacity for the site;
•   The design of the proposal is sympathetic to the natural features of the site including
    geography and orientation;
•   The proposal reflects the preferred character for the Noosa Heads area and will not
    diminish the residential amenity of surrounding properties;
•   The proposed Building Design Drawings (Appendix 2) have been produced to
    demonstrate a visually attractive built form that presents well to Grant Street and
    integrates well with surrounding development;
•   The subject site location, size and shape are considered well suited to the proposal; and
•   The proposal complies with the Code for Residential Uses Code and other applicable
    codes of the Noosa Planning Scheme 2006.

This report has addressed the relevant town planning issues pertaining to the application, as
set out in the Noosa Planning Scheme 2006. In summary, the report finds the proposal to
be consistent with the intent of the zoning which allows urban development in certain
locations.

The overall form of established development is similar to that found in many contemporary
suburban residential areas. An assessment of the planning scheme codes demonstrates the
proposal’s ability to comply with the Noosa Planning Scheme 2006 relevant planning
scheme codes.

The proposed development can be supported under the SEQ Regional Plan 2009-2031
because it provides for infilling and consolidates urban growth within an area recognised for
urban purposes. On this basis, we request that the application for the Material Change of
Use- Multiple Housing Type 2- Duplex and associated Operational Works be approved
subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.



November 2016 – G and M Robertson