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

                 9.         Further information is required to demonstrate how the proposed development is
                            consistent with the planning scheme in circumstances where a limited amount of the
                            retail development is proposed within both the Retail Precinct (5C) and the VMU Precinct
                            (5D), which serve different functions, with the amount of retail development within the
                            NBC not being transferable between precincts, and in circumstances where the
                            additional retail development in the Retail Precinct (5C) is code assessable and
                            therefore permitted.
                 10.        Further information is required to demonstrate why it is necessary or desirable for retail
                            development to be provided within the High Density Residential Precinct (5E), in
                            circumstances where the amount of retail development substantially exceeds the
                            expected amount of retail development (7,500m²) within the VMU Precinct (5D).
                 11.        The proposal plans are to be amended to provide for the expected minimum of 3,000m²
                            of commercial floor space within the adjacent Business Park Precinct (5A) as reasonably
                            expected under PO84(g).


                 Issue – Land Zoning
                 Within the VMU Precinct (5D) to the west there a finger of land excluded from the Major Centre
                 Zone that is included within the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone and the
                 Recreation and Open Space Zone, which protrudes into the Major Centre Zone. This is
                 deliberate to provide for a pedestrian link that passes through village green space for the
                 benefit of the local community in conjunction with the development of the VMU Precinct (5D)
                 (refer PO84, above).
                 Under the Recreation and Open Space Zone Code, overall outcome (2)(v), states:
                 Development of the Noosa Business Centre includes the provision of an open space area
                 located between the existing shopping centre and village main street generally in accordance
                 with Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre framework and Character Plan). This space is to
                 be mostly open aired with high amenity landscaping treatments that reflect the contemporary
                 subtropical design of the Noosa Business Centre and provides an informal meeting and
                 entertainment space for the community. It also includes a portion of land to the north of Walter
                 Hay Drive which allows for larger sport and recreation uses as well as community uses.
                 For the NBC, under performance outcome PO14, it is expected that … the first stage of
                 development of the Noosa Business Centre Village mixed use precinct includes:
                       h) the creation of an open air village green space connecting the existing shopping centre
                          to the main street with activated frontages with a minimum area of 3000m²;
                       i)    the village green space being turfed and landscaped including pathways and seating;
                             and
                       j)    a pedestrian link between the Noosa Civic shopping centre building and the main street
                             area that passes through the village green space.
                 Limited, if any information, is provided about the level of compliance with the Recreation and
                 Open Space Zone Code (refer Appendix H).
                 Under the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone Code, the purpose is to protect
                 and maintain biological diversity and ecological integrity. Limited, if any information, is
                 provided with respect to the Environmental Management Conservation Zone Code (refer
                 Appendix H).




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Version: 2, Version Date: 17/07/2023