Town Planning Report - Car wash & Food and drink outlet

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           •   PO17 – the development has been designed to allow for a 2m widening of Diamond
               Lane which is to be provided as part of the development as requested at the pre-
               lodgement meeting.
           •   PO18 – the proposed development will maintain and improve safe and convenient
               pedestrian access along Elm Street with the removal and reinstatement of the existing
               access. Further, will not adversely impact upon pedestrian movement along Opal Street
               and across Diamond Lane.
           •   PO19 – the development provides for improved pedestrian connectivity, with the
               addition of the north-south pedestrian link to the east from Opal Street to Diamond
               Lane consistent with Cooroy Framework and Character Plan (Figure 7.2.2.4).
           •   PO20 – the proposed development itself will not cause adverse impacts upon any
               environmental values, and in fact will make a substantial positive contribution to
               improving water quality within the Cooroy locality through local residents and visitors
               using this facility; and
           •   PO22 – for reasons explained below, the proposed development will contribute to the
               substantially improving water quality within the Lake MacDonald catchment.

      In summary, the proposed development will provide a service role by providing a much
      needed commercial car wash in this location. The proposed design will provide the building
      character elements that will protect and reinforce the character and identity of Cooroy and will
      complement the adjoining service stations. Further, the development will provide the
      necessary infrastructure including road widening and a north-south pedestrian link. The
      proposed development is compatible in this location and will contribute in a positive way to
      the existing streetscape. The development is largely consistent with the outcomes sought
      under the Cooroy Local Plan Code.

      District Centre Zone Code

      The purpose of the District Centre Zone is to … provide for a large variety of uses and activities
      to serve a district of the Noosa Shire, including, for example, administrative, business, community,
      cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or activities.

      The most relevant overall outcomes include the following:
         a) Development supports the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy by providing a mix and range
            of goods and services and employment appropriate to the centre role and function and
            district catchment.
         b) Development complements and does not undermine, the role and function of the major
            centres of Noosa Junction and the Noosa Business Centre.
         c) Development services the needs of the community and visitors and includes shopping
            centres and full line supermarkets (where there is a demonstrated need), specialty retail,
            commercial, residential, office, personal services, health, community and small scale
            entertainment and recreation uses compatible with the centre’s role and function.
         d) Development contributes to the economic activity and vibrancy of the business centre.
         e) …
         f) Development integrates with the low rise landscaped character, built form and layout of
            the centre and creates a pleasant community feel.




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