Attachment 1 - Preliminary Town Planning Advice · MCU15/0122

40. While there is potentially some synergy could occur between the proposed medical
    centre and the Noosa Hospital at this location, the benefit is marginal at best, in my
    opinion. This is because:

   •   the Centre is located less than 1 km from Noosa Hospital;
   •   it is highly unlikely that a patient would attend the Noosa Hospital and the
       proposed medical centre in the same day, with an appointment generally being
       required before attending most specialist medical services;
   •   the use of the proposed specialist medical services will serve the general public
       who may or may not be attending the Noosa Hospital, having been previously
       referred by a general practitioner or other specialist;
   •   while the proposed medical centre is within walking distance to the Noosa
       Hospital, it is highly unlikely that an unwell person would simply walk across the
       road to attend the proposed medical centre, which is not desirable in any event
       at this location, given Goodchap Street is a major collector road;
   •   assuming that most clients will drive to the proposed medical centre, the
       majority of clients would pass the existing Centre in any event;
   •   the applicant is suggesting that patrons attending the Centre from the north will
       undertake a U-turn in Juron Street, which should not be encouraged;
   •   given access to the proposed development is to be left in and left out only,
       persons leaving the Noosa Hospital would most likely turnaround at the
       roundabout at in Eumundi-Noosa Road and would subsequently pass the
       Noosaville Medical and Professional Centre, making the trip no more convenient
       or assessable; and
   •   there is no ability for any overflow parking for the proposed development at this
       location given the number of cars regularly parked in Goodchap Street by
       patrons and staff attending the Noosa Hospital, with the peak periods for both
       developments likely to coincide.

41. Consequently, given the above, it is not agreed that the location of the proposed
    medical centre offers any real advantage compared to that offered by the
    Noosaville Medical and Professional Centre, where the proposed uses are to be
    located in accordance with the planning scheme.

Conclusion

42. The proposed development is for a purpose built medical centre of significant scale,
    being about 2,470m² of floor area provided over two levels. The proposed
    development is to be located in a residential area, primarily comprised of detached
    dwellings on single allotments, directly opposite the Noosa Hospital in Goodchap
    Street.




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