Information Request MCU23 0078 [As Published] · MCU23/0078

                 It is acknowledged that the application is to be assessed on its own merit; however, the
                 development of the NBC is to occur in a manner that is consistent with the higher order
                 planning principles that underpin the planning scheme. In particular, with respect to the nature
                 and type of the uses expected in the various development precincts, including a limited amount
                 of retail development.
                 While a number of issues are raised below that are to be addressed, it is suggested that the
                 fundamental planning outcomes, which seek to limit the amount retail development, needs to
                 be addressed under a changed proposal before the development application could be
                 supported.
                 The information requested is set out below:
                 Higher Order Strategic Issues
                 Issue – Provision of Employment within the NBC
                 Part 3.2.6, under Centres hierarchy, states … the centres hierarchy also takes into
                 consideration Noosa Shire's role in a more regional context. It recognises that a proportion of
                 the Shire's higher order needs is fulfilled by activity centres in other areas, particularly the
                 principal regional activity centre of Maroochydore and to a minor extent Gympie’s major
                 regional activity centre.

                 The Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction are the next level in the hierarchy and are
                 the major activity centres for Noosa Shire. Both have distinct and complementary roles, with
                 Noosa Business Centre having a predominant role providing future long term growth and
                 employment for the Shire.

                 The Noosa Business Centre is designated in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017
                 as the only major regional activity centre in Noosa. The major centre offers the greatest
                 opportunity to accommodate most of the long term growth and development for key priority
                 sectors including knowledge based industries such as education and training, health, digital
                 economy, technology innovation, and research and development. This will be delivered
                 through a number of planning precincts to reflect the desired function and role of the centre.
                 Future retail development is provided for in a village mixed use precinct designed around a
                 vibrant open main street linked to an open air village green space and connecting with the
                 existing shopping centre. (emphasis added)
                 Under the Strategic Framework at section 3.3.5 (s)(i)(B), it is stated that the … Noosa
                 Business Centre – is a key higher order centre in the Noosa Shire as it is designated as a
                 major centre in the South East Queensland Regional Plan. It caters for the broader Noosaville,
                 Tewantin, and hinterland areas of the shire. Its role and function are to provide for a mixed-
                 use Shire-wide Business Centre, with a focus on employment growth and economic
                 diversification being a key employment hub for Noosa now and into the future. Innovation and
                 knowledge-based industries, health, research and education are present as well as higher
                 order sub-regional retail including a discount department store and full line supermarket. There
                 is a very limited increase in retail floor space, recognising the role of the regional activity centre
                 at Maroochydore in providing high order retail needs. (emphasis added)
                 Under the Strategic Framework it is expected that development within the NBC is consistent
                 with the outcomes sought for each planning precinct, which provide for a limited amount of
                 retail development. While some additional retail development is envisaged, this is limited, with
                 a focus on providing other forms of employment generating uses. The proposed development
                 is not consistent with the planning intent for the VMU Precinct (5D) and the Business Park
                 Precinct (5A) as shown on the Major Centre Zone Precinct Overlay. This is in terms of the
                 scale, intensity and type of uses expected within each of these precincts (discussed further
                 below).
                 Under the Major Centre Zone Code, overall outcome (2)(d) states:




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