Town Planning Report - Boutique Hotel Development Noosa Springs - June 2021

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                    i.  against the assessment benchmarks in a categorising instrument for the
                        development; and
                   ii.  having regard to any matters prescribed by regulation for this subparagraph; and
             (b) may be carried out against, or having regard to, any other relevant matter, other than a
                 person’s personal circumstances, financial or otherwise.

         Examples of another relevant matter:
            • a planning need;
            • the current relevance of the assessment benchmarks in the light of changed circumstances;
               and
            • whether assessment benchmarks or other prescribed matters were based on material errors.

         Under part 5.3.3 of the Noosa Plan 2020, an impact assessable development:
            a) is to be assessed against the identified assessment benchmarks in the assessment
               benchmarks column (where relevant);
            b) is to be assessed having regard to the whole of the planning scheme, to the extent relevant;
               and
            c) is to be assessed against any assessment benchmarks for the development identified in
               section 30 of the Regulation.

         Strategic Framework
         Under part 3.3.1 Settlement, the strategic outcomes at (b), state:

         Urban development is consolidated and confined to urban areas within Urban Boundaries. These
         boundaries are defined to maintain the distinct character of individual communities; avoid
         biophysical constraints and natural hazards; protect environmental values and landscape features;
         protect natural resources and quality farming land; and plan for the effective and efficient delivery
         of infrastructure and services. The boundaries also reflect the outcomes of detailed local
         investigations.

         Under part 3.2.2 A well-managed and sustainable Noosa, refers to Noosa’s values, principles, and
         the long term approach to planning. It is stated amongst other things that … the established Urban
         Boundaries define the extent of land for urban development in Noosa Shire and hence land for new
         greenfield development on undeveloped land remains limited. Consequently, most development and
         redevelopment will occur within existing urban areas. This will encourage underutilised land to be
         used more efficiently. It will lead to more efficient use of existing infrastructure and a more compact
         urban form to help reduce car usage. Environmental impacts will also be minimised.

         This planning scheme seeks to maintain Council's long standing commitment to a sustainable
         population and well managed growth through firm Urban Boundaries, development densities and
         building heights. Unrestrained and unplanned development is resisted in Noosa Shire. Any
         unanticipated development requires demonstration of a high level of community need.

         Under the zoning plan (Figure 5, above) the part of the subject land included in the Tourist
         Accommodation Zone which is included within the Urban Boundary; however, the remainder of
         the land that is included in the Recreation and Open Space Zone is outside of the Urban Boundary.
         Consequently, part of the proposed “Boutique Hotel” is located outside the Urban Boundary,


         Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel – GH Australia Pty Ltd                                 Page 23