MCU23/0090 Application For Material Change Of Use – Hotel (Extension To Existing Hotel) And DBW23/0073 - Building Work (Demolition) At 118 Poinciana Ave & 26 Diyan St, Tewantin · Attachment 2 – (MCU23/0090 & DBW23/0073) - Officer’S Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                     17 MARCH 2025




Picture 6 – View from Blakesley Street                                                Source: Google
3.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The subject site is, prominently located in the traditional town centre of Tewantin which includes a
wide range of business and community functions to service Tewantin and communities to the north
and west. It enjoys picturesque views over the Noosa River afforded by its elevated location
opposite the river and existing parkland. Surrounding uses are varied and include:
     North – the site fronts Blakesly Street. Across from Blakesly Street is a mix of residential units
     and detached dwellings in the Medium Density Residential Zone. This includes ‘The Inlet’ and
     ‘Noosa River Quays’.
     East – the site fronts Diyan Street. Across from Diyan Street is RSL Memorial Park in the
     Recreation and Open Space Zone. The south-east corner of the site is adjoined by Parkyn’s
     Hut Heritage and Historical Society, a small-scale information centre in the Community Facilities
     Zone.
     South – the site fronts Poinciana Avenue. Across from Poinciana Avenue is a mix of low-scale
     retail and commercial uses in the District Centre Zone.
     West – The site is adjoined by a mix of low-scale retail and commercial uses in the District
     Centre Zone. This includes Woolworths, BWS and a mix of cafés.
4.      ASSESSMENT
4.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
        •   State Planning Policy;
        •   South East Queensland Regional Plan;
        •   Planning Regulation 2017;
        •   Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
4.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and the
SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.