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PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
The Noosa Plan
Including amendments to 3 July 2017
Division 1—Relationship to (Repealed) Integrated Planning Act1
1.1 Purpose of planning scheme
1.1.1 In accordance with the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA), the local government for
Noosa Shire prepared this planning scheme as a framework for managing development
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in a way that advances the purpose of the IPA by—
a) identifying assessable, self-assessable and exempt development;
b) identifying outcomes sought to be achieved in the local government area as the
context for assessing development; and
c) identifying the criteria for assessment of development that is not exempt
development.
1.1.2 The planning scheme was amended for alignment with the Planning Act 2016 (the Act) by
the Minister’s rules under section 293 of the Act on 3 July 2017.
Editor’s note–The planning scheme has been amended to align only to the extent of matters
dealing with categories of development and assessment as provided in the Planning Act 2016. In
accordance with section 16(3) of the Act, the regulated requirements (to the extent chosen) apply to
the planning scheme to the extent of any inconsistency.
1.2 Planning scheme functions as part of IDAS 3
The planning scheme functions as part of IDAS and must be read together with the IPA
and subsequent planning legislation.
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The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme was developed under the
Integrated Planning Act but remains valid under subsequent planning legislation.
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Under IPA, section 1.2.1, the purpose of the IPA is to seek to achieve ecological sustainability by (a) coordinating and
integrating planning at the local, regional and State levels; and (b) managing the process by which development
occurs; and (c) managing the effects of development on the environment (including managing the use of premises).
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IDAS—integrated development assessment system—is the system detailed in chapter 3 of the IPA for integrating State
and local government assessment processes for development.
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Section 2
Division 2—Strategic Framework and Community Vision
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1.3 Preliminary
1.3.1 This division expresses the community vision for Noosa Shire in 2021, which is reflected
in the desired environmental outcomes in Part 3, and summarises the strategy adopted
by the planning scheme to achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
1.4 Community Vision
1.4.1 The following summarises the overall vision sought by the community of Noosa Shire by
2021—
a) Noosa Shire is an inclusive community renowned for its creativity, innovation,
vision and entrepreneurship where sustainability underpins excellence. The key
principles that underpin the Vision are:
social cohesion and community well-being;
a strong sustainable economy;
environmental excellence and sustainability;
artistic and cultural diversity and excellence;
a commitment to maintaining a sustainable population;
quality, innovative and reliable infrastructure; and
maintaining the “Noosa Style”.
1.4.2 Arts & Heritage Sector Vision to 2021
a) By 2021, Noosa Shire has become a community that values, preserves and builds
upon and promotes our unique blend of environmental conservation, Indigenous,
early settlement, built, community and latter Twentieth Century lifestyle heritage.
b) The community will also have become a community renowned for the way we
encourage and achieve artistic and creative excellence, innovation and
participation that enriches all facets of our local way of life and our community.
1.4.3 Economic Sector Vision to 2021
By 2021, there will be a strong viable niche economy:
a) protecting and enhancing Noosa Shire’s national image and market position
(“Noosa Brand”);
b) with employment opportunities, business and industrial growth that complements
environmental values; and
i a continued emphasis on tourism and hospitality as key economic drivers of
the Noosa Shire economy;
better integration of existing sustainable industries;
growth strategies focussed on (in order of priority):-
• wellness industries (including aged care and healthy lifestyle
industries);
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• knowledge-based businesses (including home-based industries);
• education and service industries;
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• heritage and creative arts industries; and
• clean, green, light and environmentally friendly sustainable industries
and agriculture.
1.4.4 Environment Sector Vision to 2021
The Noosa Shire community has a commitment to environmental excellence and
sustainability. The impact of human settlement has been minimised. We manage,
maintain, restore and preserve our natural environment of:
a) biodiversity of flora and fauna;
b) air;
c) land;
d) water; and
e) forests and other ecosystems.
1.4.5 Social Sector Vision to 2021
By 2021 Noosa Shire is as renowned for its focus on people as well as its focus on the
environment and tourism. The people of Noosa Shire:
a) Belong to a community which values, maintains and nurtures its small
communities;
b) Encourage participation for all people and support strong and ethical governance;
c) Have a passion for learning and foster creative and innovative activities;
d) Enjoy a healthy lifestyle; and
e) Enjoy convenient access to services and resources.
1.4.6 Tourism Sector Vision to 2021
The community and tourism industry of Noosa Shire works so well together that Noosa is
internationally recognised as an innovator in achieving interdependent economic, social,
and environmental sustainability.
1.5 Regional Context
The Noosa Shire comprises part of two regions (South-East Queensland and Great
Sandy) and a sub-region (Sunshine Coast) and makes important contributions to each.
a) Sunshine Coast—Noosa Shire is the northern of the two local governments that
make up the sub-region of the Sunshine Coast. It is the smaller of these in both
area and population. As a consequence, a number of the services that support its
urban and rural populations are found outside the Shire.
b) Great Sandy—Noosa Shire is the southern gateway to and forms part of the Great
Sandy region, a largely natural area with its focus on the coastal lowlands and
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islands of the Wide Bay. The Noosa River forms the buffer between the urban
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areas of Noosa Shire in the south and the Great Sandy National Park. The Noosa
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River, in association with the low intensity predominantly rural development to its
west, forms the western buffer to Noosa’s North Shore. Noosa Shire’s role is
based on its extensive areas of environmentally sensitive open space and on the
accommodation and services it provides to the region’s visitors.
c) South-East Queensland—Noosa Shire is at the northern extremity of the south-
east Queensland region that is centred on the Queensland capital, Brisbane. The
SEQ Region is Australia’s fastest growing region. As a consequence of its position
at the edge of the region, development in Noosa Shire is less intensive than in
other coastal parts of the region and significant proportions of Noosa Shire are
committed to open space. Despite its location, Noosa Shire’s proximity to more
intensive residential areas extending to Brisbane results in it serving as a natural
recreation resource for other population centres.
d) Overall Regional Context—Noosa Shire stands distinct in the regional and sub-
regional contexts in which it is placed. The maintenance of the values that make it
distinct is important in sustaining this position, particularly in terms of Noosa Shire’s
role in the Sunshine Coast, of the Sunshine Coast’s role in the South-East
Queensland region and the role Noosa Shire plays as the gateway between the
South-East Queensland region and the Great Sandy region.
1.6 Strategy map
The Strategy Map—Map SM (in Part 1) shows preferred land use patterns, centres, the
major transport network, water supply catchments, centres hierarchy, extractive and
mining resources and conservation corridors, as mentioned throughout Division 2.
1.7 Strategic framework
1.7.1 The majority of urban residential, business, community, industrial and recreational
development is consolidated in the southern coastal part of Noosa Shire within the
localities of Eastern Beaches, Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin. These localities
account for roughly three quarters of Noosa’s resident population and are the ones most
affected by visitor influx in peak periods.
1.7.2 Urban settlement in the coastal part of Noosa Shire has been shaped by the natural
features including the coastal dune system, the Noosa River and lake system, the flood
prone lowlands and large areas of environmentally sensitive open space protected as
national park, conservation reserves or State forests. Accordingly, development is
intended to remain limited to land physically suited to such development where the
natural landform and landscape are not compromised.
1.7.3 The hinterland consists of rural towns and villages, the largest and most significant in
terms of services and employment is Cooroy. Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran are all
located on the North Coast Rail line. Boreen Point and Cooroibah have been established
in scenic positions on the edge of lakes. The balance of the hinterland accommodates
predominantly agricultural uses or vegetated open space.
1.7.4 The Noosa Shire community respects and appreciates its environment and has goals of
environmental excellence, quality lifestyle and economic well-being. As a consequence
the Noosa community seeks—
a) built environments which fit into and do not dominate the natural environment; and
b) confidence that population growth and associated change does not adversely
impact upon the character, lifestyle and environment enjoyed by its residents.
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1.7.5 Land capability and infrastructure assessments for Noosa result in this planning scheme
providing for a sustainable resident population carrying capacity of around 62,031 people.
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Visitor accommodation will swell this figure to around 67,275 people during holiday
periods.
Strategy with respect to specific uses—
1.7.6 Residential Development
a) The planning scheme consolidates urban residential development to the existing
urban settlements of Boreen Point, Castaways Beach, Cooran, Cooroibah, Cooroy,
Kin Kin, Marcus Beach, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Peregian Beach, Pomona,
Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Teewah and Tewantin.
b) The physical boundaries of urban settlement are defined by the Urban Growth
Boundary and the planning scheme allows for no expansion beyond these. Growth
will be through urban infill and where appropriate, redevelopment.
c) Additional rural settlement is provided for in areas close to towns and villages
where the land is physically suitable for rural settlement, where it does not pose a
threat to water quality, agricultural sustainability or biodiversity, and where it is not
at risk to natural hazards.
d) A variety of housing types is allowed for with higher densities being encouraged in
proximity to business centres, neighbourhood centres or the village centres.
e) Residential development is encouraged to be more sustainable and flexible relying
less on non-renewable energy for heating, cooling, lighting, or hot water heating.
The planning scheme seeks to achieve housing that is physically more accessible,
providing for the ageing population of Noosa Shire and disabled persons.
f) Residential development does not occur in locations where it would inhibit or
prevent the lawful conduct of existing land uses including agricultural, industrial
and extractive uses or associated haulage operations.
1.7.7 Commercial and Retail Development
a) Noosa Shire’s centre hierarchy is shown on Map SM.
b) With the exception of the emerging Shire Business Centre, additional commercial
development is confined to existing business centres, neighbourhood centres,
village centres and mixed-use areas in the visitor precincts of Hastings Street,
Gympie Terrace and Sunshine Beach.
c) The scheme allows for a substantial Shire Business Centre off Eenie Creek Road,
Noosaville. This centre will be the business and employment focus of Noosa Shire
and amongst industrial, commercial and community facilities will include a
shopping centre anchored by a discount department store.
d) The existing business centres of Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy
will include some commercial and retail infill within the Business Zone to service
the surrounding population. Cooroy particularly has scope for expansion to cater
for the rural hinterland and passing visitors.
1.7.8 Visitor Facilities
a) Noosa Heads and Noosaville will remain the principal focus of visitor
accommodation growth with some sites protected for the exclusive use of visitor
accommodation.
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b) The scheme includes Visitor Mixed Use Zones at Hastings Street, Noosa Heads;
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Gympie Terrace, Noosaville; Duke Street at Sunshine Beach; and Heron Street at
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Peregian Beach. This zone allows for medium density residential development to
be mixed with business functions that have a direct benefit to visitors. This is
generally in the form of shops, restaurants or galleries on the ground floor with
accommodation units above. These centres also contribute significantly to retail
and hospitality employment. The streetscape and built form in these areas is of
particular importance as they directly affect the character of Noosa Shire and
therefore the tourism industry.
c) A Visitor Mixed Use Zone also applies to the holiday accommodation centre in
Beach Road, Noosa North Shore. This site will continue to provide a range of
accommodation styles and commercial services to visitors to the Noosa North
Shore area, though limited expansion is intended.
d) Visitor attractions throughout Noosa Shire continue to be focused on natural assets
such as the beaches, national parks, watercourses and foreshore parks. Other
attractions such as the lakes, mountains, trail network and coloured sands assist in
decentralising visitor activities away from the south-east corner of the Shire and
offering visitors different experiences.
e) The planning scheme allows for rural visitor accommodation in domestic, home-
hosted forms and in larger guesthouses or cabin parks, located close to natural
attractions and the heritage-rich rural towns and villages. The scheme also
encourages overnight camping facilities for the travelling public in the vicinity of
rural villages and the Noosa Trail Network.
1.7.9 Industrial Development
a) Industrial growth is focused on two main areas–-
i Noosaville’s industrial estate which is the largest concentration of industrial
businesses in Noosa Shire and includes a high proportion of service
industries catering particularly to the coastal populations; and
Cooroy’s industrial estate which can accommodate considerable industrial growth and offers a
moderate level of access to the Bruce Highway and the North Coast rail line.
b) The rural villages of Kin Kin and Pomona have minor industrial areas allowing for
limited growth. Existing industrial uses are historically linked to the villages and
their rural timber-getting past.
1.7.10 Community Services
a) Community services and recreational facilities are spread throughout Noosa Shire
in accordance with the needs of the resident population. A higher concentration of
community services exists in the coastal south-east corner of the Shire and in
Cooroy and Pomona, generally proportionate to the population’s distribution.
b) The Community Service Zone caters for recreation, social interaction, community
wellbeing, emergency services, infrastructure, health care, and educational
facilities.
c) Multiple use and shared facilities are encouraged to ensure efficient provision of
services. In village centres, community services are generally mixed with business
and recreational functions, however in larger centres there is often clear
delineation of business and community functions and spaces.
d) Outdoor open space for formal and informal sport and recreation pursuits is
provided within each urban settlement or has a moderate level of accessibility from
each settlement.
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1.7.11 Rural Uses
a) The scheme seeks to protect the traditional rural base of Noosa Shire by protecting
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good quality agricultural land through the Agricultural Land Conservation Area
designation and excluding development that would preclude or conflict with
agriculture. Urban uses, more appropriately located within the urban growth
boundary do not occur in the Rural Zone.
b) Traditional cultivation and animal husbandry will be enhanced by sustainable
forestry practices and new rural enterprises, many of which are less land intensive
than traditional practices and do not rely on the widespread clearing of properties.
c) The use of farm management plans will continue to help protect the rural natural
environment and the long term ecological sustainability of the land.
d) Extractive and mining resources are protected for their ultimate extraction and use,
with buffers used to prevent potential land use conflicts.
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1.7.12 Natural Environment Protection
a) Through the use of zones and overlays the scheme identifies and seeks to protect
areas of remnant vegetation and encourages the rehabilitation of riparian corridors
and wildlife corridors. It also seeks to protect land of ecological, biophysical,
scenic or cultural value, including the mountains that dominate the landform and
landscape.
b) Activities that have potential to impact on water quality, bank or slope stability,
fauna habitats and linkages, or significant scenic vistas are inconsistent within the
scheme.
c) The Noosa Trails Network provides for recreational opportunities and facilities and
facilitates appreciation for the natural heritage and environment of Noosa Shire.
1.7.13 Heritage Protection
a) The scheme identifies sites, buildings, places and items of historical heritage
significance. Heritage sites are protected from removal, damage or disturbance
caused by development.
b) Character areas in rural towns and villages have also been identified where it is
desirable to protect and build upon the existing heritage values within the
streetscape. The relocation of historically significant buildings to such character
areas and other rural areas of Noosa Shire is preferable to their demolition. The
adaptive reuse of such buildings for compatible uses is also promoted.
1.7.14 Natural Hazard Management
a) The planning scheme identifies areas at risk from natural hazards including
landslide, bushfire, flooding and acid sulfate soils.
b) Development in areas at risk from natural hazards is to be compatible with the
nature of the hazard so as not to place people, property, economic activity, social
wellbeing and the natural environment at risk.
c) Development is avoided in areas subject to natural hazards or where natural
hazards cannot be avoided, mitigation or adaptation measures are adopted taking
into account predicted frequency and severity of the natural hazard.
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d) Development does not materially increase the impact or severity of natural
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e) Development protects flood plains and the flood conveyance capacity of
waterways.
f) Development supports and does not unduly burden disaster management
response or recovery capacity and capabilities.
1.7.15 Natural Resources Management
a) The planning scheme identifies areas of protected agricultural lands; extractive
resource areas; water supply catchments; drinking water supply buffer areas,
natural gas pipeline; and areas for coastal protection.
b) Development over or in the vicinity of these areas and features must be compatible
with the nature, ongoing use and protection of the natural resource.
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1.7.16 Water and Sewerage Infrastructure
a) There are adequate water treatment and transport facilities in place to service the
residential population allowed for in the planning scheme.
b) Reticulated water is not planned to be provided to rural zoned areas of Noosa
Shire nor to the villages of Boreen Point, Kin Kin or Teewah.
c) Lake Macdonald water catchment and Mary River drinking water catchment is
protected from further development that could have an impact on water quality.
d) The planning scheme also seeks to reuse rainwater through the capturing and
reuse of rainwater in both urban and rural settlements.
e) Sewerage is or will be provided to all urban settlements in the coastal part of
Noosa Shire in the life of the planning scheme. Sewerage is also provided to much
of the town of Cooroy. While currently only the village centre of Pomona is
serviced by sewerage some of the surrounding urban settlement will become
serviced in the life of the scheme. There is no immediate plan to provide sewerage
to the rural parts of Noosa Shire nor to the villages of Boreen Point, Cooran, Kin
Kin or Teewah, unless onsite effluent disposal leads to unacceptable
environmental or health risks.
1.7.17 Transport Infrastructure
a) Noosa Shire’s major road network is shown on Map SM. Transport around Noosa
is predominately by private motor vehicle however the scheme encourages the use
of public transport, cycling and walking to minimise the environmental impacts of
transport. Council will facilitate major efforts to increase the provision, patronage
and integration of public transport services. Public transport nodes are to be
established at Noosa Heads, Shire Business Centre at Noosaville, and at Cooroy.
The scheme provides for improved cycling and pedestrian movements and end of
trip facilities throughout urban settlements.
b) The scheme proposes new roads to divert traffic from built up areas. New roads to
be constructed during the life of this planning scheme include—
i the balance of Eenie Creek Road, linking Noosaville with Noosa Heads and
the Eastern Beaches;
ii an upgrade of Beckmans Road to provide a bypass around Tewantin;
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Walter Hay Drive, providing access from Eumundi Road, past the Shire Business Centre to Emu
Mountain Road to the south of Noosa;
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an extension of Gibson Road between Eumundi Road and Lake Doonella; and
a new road connecting Cooroy-Noosa Road with McKinnon Drive.
c) The scheme aims to reduce the community impacts of vehicular traffic on main
roads through built up areas by managing speeds, and minimising conflicts
between vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
d) The scheme does not attempt to cater for all peak traffic and parking loads but
provides for a high level of service during non-peak periods.
e) Rural roads are aligned with the geography, following contours and ridgelines and
crossing watercourses in locations that have the least environmental impact. The
protection of the rural character of roads and roadside vegetation is also important.
f) Protection of the views and vistas obtained from the major road network is
important and controlled through the planning scheme.
g) Carparking and driveways do not dominate development and site planning and
landscaping mitigates the visual impact of vehicle spaces. Carparking provision
includes both on-street and off-street parking consistent with the character of the
localities.
h) The scheme protects the Noosa Airport in the Noosaville Locality as the only
commercial airport within Noosa Shire. Commercial operations are limited to light
aircraft as Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airports provide for most passenger
services.
i) Railway stations in the rural towns of Cooroy and Pomona and village of Cooran
provide access to centres outside of Noosa Shire. Buses link coastal parts of
Noosa with stations at Cooroy and Nambour.
j) Haul routes associated with extractive resources–
iii are located on roads where the haul route will minimise adverse impacts on
residential amenity; and
iv are located on roads which are of adequate standard or which may be
upgraded as part of the utilisation of the resource; and
v are adequately maintained as part of the utilisation of the resource.
Division 3—Planning scheme structural elements
1.8 Local government area divided into 9 localities
For the purpose of the assessment and control of development the planning scheme
divides Noosa Shire into the following 9 geographic localities as shown on Map NPLM.
The provisions for each locality are contained in a locality plan, which incorporates
assessment tables and a specific locality code (see Parts 4 to 12 inclusive). The
following localities are identified on locality zone maps ZM1 to ZM9—
1.8.1 Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality;
1.8.2 Cooroibah Locality;
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1.8.3 Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality;
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1.8.4 Eastern Beaches Locality;
1.8.5 Mary River Catchment Locality (which includes Pomona and Cooran);
1.8.6 Noosa Heads Locality;
1.8.7 Noosa North Shore Locality;
1.8.8 Noosaville Locality; and
1.8.9 Tewantin & Doonan Locality.
1.9 Localities divided into zones
The planning scheme divides the whole of each locality into zones. The zones reflect
more precisely the preferred use patterns depicted on Map SM. The zones for each
locality are as follows—
1.9.1 the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality, identified on zone map ZM1—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Village Mix Zone;
c) Community Services Zone;
d) Industry Zone;
e) Rural Settlement Zone;
f) Rural Zone;
g) Open Space Recreation Zone and;
h) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.2 the Cooroibah Locality, identified on zone map ZM2—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
c) Rural Settlement Zone;
d) Rural Zone; and
e) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.3 the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality, identified on zone map ZM3—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Business Centre Zone;
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e) Community Services Zone;
f) Industry Zone;
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g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Rural Zone;
i) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
j) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.4 the Eastern Beaches Locality, identified on zone map ZM4—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Community Services Zone;
g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.5 the Mary River Catchment Locality, identified on zone map ZM5—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Village Mix Zone;
d) Community Services Zone;
e) Industry Zone;
f) Rural Settlement Zone;
g) Rural Zone;
h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.6 the Noosa Heads Locality, identified on zone map ZM6—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Business Centre Zone;
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g) Community Services Zone;
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h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.7 the Noosa North Shore Locality, identified on zone map ZM7—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
c) Community Services Zone;
d) Rural Settlement Zone;
e) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
f) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.8 the Noosaville Locality, identified on zone map ZM8—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Business Centre Zone;
g) Shire Business Centre Zone;
h) Community Services Zone;
i) Industry Zone;
j) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
k) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.9 the Tewantin & Doonan Locality, identified on zone map ZM9—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
e) Business Centre Zone;
f) Community Services Zone;
g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Rural Zone;
i) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
j) Open Space Conservation Zone.
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1.10 Certain zones incorporate precincts
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1.10.1 The Business Centre Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates the Mary Street &
Thomas Street Precinct identified on zone map ZM8.
1.10.2 The Shire Business Centre Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates 12 precincts
identified on Shire Business Centre Map—Map SBC.
1.10.3 The Open Space Conservation Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates 7 precincts
identified on Shire Business Centre Map—Map SBC.
1.11 Planning scheme has four types of overlays
The planning scheme has four types of overlays depicted on five overlay maps that apply
to—
1.11.1 biodiversity features as shown on Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1;
1.11.2 heritage sites and character areas as shown on Heritage Overlay Maps OM1.2 to OM9.2;
1.11.3 natural hazards (landslide and flood) as shown on Natural Hazards Overlay Maps OM1.3
to OM9.3;
1.11.4 natural hazards (bushfire and acid sulfate soil) as shown on Natural Hazards Overlay
Maps OM1.4 to OM9.4; and
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1.11.5 natural resources as shown on Natural Resources Overlay Maps OM1.5 to OM9.5.
1.12 Types and names of codes
The following are the codes for each locality and type of overlay and development for a
stated purpose or development of a stated type —
1.12.1 Locality Codes
a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Code;
b) Cooroibah Locality Code;
c) Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code;
d) Eastern Beaches Locality Code;
e) Mary River Catchment Locality Code;
f) Noosa Heads Locality Code;
g) Noosa North Shore Locality Code;
h) Noosaville Locality Code;
i) Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code;
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Natural resources include protected agricultural lands; extractive resource areas; water supply catchments; a natural gas
pipeline; and areas for coastal protection.
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1.12.2 Overlay Codes
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a) Biodiversity Overlay Code;
b) Heritage Overlay Code;
c) Natural Hazards Overlay Code;
d) Natural Resources Overlay Code;
1.12.3 Use Codes
a) Agricultural Uses Code;
b) Business Uses Code;
c) Community Uses Code;
d) Infrastructure Uses Code;
e) Residential Uses Code;
f) Detached House Code;
g) Community Residence Code;
h) Visitor Accommodation Code;
1.12.4 Works Codes
a) Advertising Devices Code;
b) Building Removal, Relocation and Demolition Code;
c) Building Works Code;
d) Detached House Driveway Code
e) Driveways and Carparking Code;
f) Earthworks Code;
g) Erosion and Sediment Control Code;
h) Existing Services Code;
i) Landscaping Code;
j) Transport, Roads and Drainage Code;
k) Waste Management Code;
l) Water Sensitive Design Code;
m) Watercourses Works Code
1.12.5 Other Codes
a) Reconfiguring a Lot Code.
1.13 Priority Infrastructure Plan
1.13.1 The integration of land use planning and infrastructure planning is achieved through the
priority infrastructure plan.
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1.13.2 The purpose of the priority infrastructure plan is to:
a) integrate and coordinate land use planning and infrastructure planning; and
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b) ensure that trunk infrastructure is planned and provided in an efficient and orderly
manner.
1.13.3 The priority infrastructure plan applies to a development application made to the Council
after the commencement of the priority infrastructure plan.
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PART 2 - INTERPRETATION
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2.1 Definitions
2.1.1 The dictionary at Section 2.11 of this Part defines particular words used throughout the
planning scheme as follows—
a) defined uses and use classes (identified by bold);
b) administrative terms (identified by italics).
2.1.2 Where administrative terms have a particular meaning for a specific code, they are
defined at the commencement of the code (identified by italics).
2.2 Terms defined in the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) or subsequent
Planning Legislation1
Terms used in this planning scheme and defined in the IPA or subsequent Queensland
planning act generally have the same meaning as in the Act.
2.3 Explanatory notes & planning studies assist interpretation of
planning scheme
2.3.1 The following is declared to be extrinsic material under the Statutory Instruments Act
1992, Section 15, which assist interpretation of provisions of this planning scheme—
a) The following planning studies published by Noosa Council—
i Acid Sulphate Soils in the Noosa River Catchment (1995 & as updated in
2002);
ii Budget Visitor Accommodation in Noosa Shire (2002);
iii Coastal Area Traffic & Transport to 2016 (2002);
iv Demographic Influences in Noosa Shire to 2016 (2002);
v Extractive & Clay Mineral Resources of Noosa Shire (1995 & as updated
2002);
vi Fauna & Its Associated Biodiversity Values in Noosa Shire (2003);
vii Flooding in the Noosa River Catchment (1995 & as updated 2000 & 2001);
viii Historical Heritage of Noosa Shire (2002);
ix Networks based on Landform, Landscape, Aesthetic and Environmental
Values in Noosa Shire (1996);
x Noosa Shire Fauna Study (Edition 2- 2002);
xi Phase 1 Community Consultation on Vision & Issue Identification (2000);
xii Planning for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in Noosa Shire (2002);
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The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme was developed under the
Integrated Planning Act but remains valid under subsequent legislation.
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xiii Population Carrying Capacity in Noosa Shire (2004);
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xiv Report on Submissions on Proposals for the Noosa Plan (2002);
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xv Residential Aged Care and Retirement Housing in Noosa Shire (2006);
xvi Retail Development in Noosa Shire (2002);
xvii Shire Business Centre Master Plan Stages 1 & 2 (2001 & 2003
respectively); and
xviii Vegetation of Noosa Shire (Edition 2- 2003).
2.3.2 Text Editor’s notes within The Noosa Plan contained in shaded boxes is intended to
provide guidance to the reader but is are not part of the planning scheme. (see example
below).
2.3.32.3.2Text appearing in a shaded box like this is intended to provide guidance to the
reader but is not part of the planning scheme.
2.4 Conflicting code provisions
2.4.1 Where a provision in a Locality code is inconsistent with a provision in a Use code, Works
code or Other code, other than an Overlay code, the provision in the Locality code
prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
2.4.2 Where a provision in an Overlay code is inconsistent with a provision in another code, the
provision in the Overlay code prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
2.52.4 Planning scheme seeks to achieve outcomes
The planning scheme seeks to achieve outcomes that are identified according to the
following levels—
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2.5.12.4.1Strategic framework and desired environmental outcomes ;
2.5.22.4.2overall outcomes for a code;
2.5.32.4.3specific outcomes for a code; and
2.5.42.4.4probable solutions for a specific outcome, or acceptable solutions for complying with a
self-assessable code.
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Desired environmental outcomes (DEOs) are referred to in IPA and cover a broad range of community expectations in
relation to issues such as community needs, economic activity and nature conservation.
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Overall outcomes for codes
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Specific outcomes for codes
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Probable solutions for a specific outcome, or acceptable
solutions for complying with an self-
assessableaccepted development subject to
requirements code
2.62.5 Determining if development is assessable development , self-
assessable or exempt accepted development under the planning
scheme
2.5.1 Under Categories of development IPA
a) The categories of development under the Planning Act 2016 are:,
i development may be exemptaccepted development;,
Editor’s note—A development permit approval is not required for development that is accepted
development. Under section 44(6)(a) of the Planning Act 2016, if a categorising instrument does not
apply a category of development to a particular development, the development is accepted
development. Schedule 8 of the Planning Regulation 2017 also prescribes accepted development.
ii assessable development;
a. code assessment
b. impact assessment
Editor’s note—A development approval is required for assessable development. Schedules 9, 10
and 14 of the Planning Regulation 2017 also prescribe assessable development.
iii prohibited development
Editor’s note—A development application may not be made for prohibited development. Schedule 10 of
the Planning Regulation 2017 prescribes prohibited development.
a) The planning scheme states the category of development for certain types of
development, and specifies the category of assessment for assessable development in
the planning scheme area in: self-assessable or assessable. If the development is
exempt development, no development application is required. If self-assessable no
development application is required, however the development must comply with the
acceptable solutions of applicable codes. If assessable, a development application is
required which may be either code assessed or impact assessed.
b) Assessment tables for the localities and overlays identify development that is
assessable, self-assessable or exempt for each zone or overlay as follows—
i. Tables 4.1 to 4.9—Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality;
ii. Tables 5.1 to 5.6—Cooroibah Locality;
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iii. Tables 6.1 to 6.11—Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality;
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iv. Tables 7.1 to 7.10 —Eastern Beaches Locality;
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v. Tables 8.1 to 8.10—Mary River Catchment Locality;
vi. Tables 9.1 to 9.10—Noosa Heads Locality;
vii. Tables 10.1 to 10.7—Noosa North Shore Locality;
viii. Tables 11.1 to 11.12—Noosaville Locality;
ix. Tables 12.1 to 12.11—Tewantin & Doonan Locality;
x. Table 13.1—Biodiversity Overlay;
xi. Tables 13.3 to 13.4—Heritage Overlay; and
xii. Tables 13.6 to 13.7—Natural Hazards and Natural Resources Overlays.
Editor’s note—Section 43 of the Planning Act 2016 identifies that a categorising instrument categorises
development and specifies categories of assessment and may be a regulation or local categorising
instrument. A local categorising instrument includes a planning scheme, a TLPI or a variation approval.
2.6.1 The assessment tables also identify assessable development that requires code assessment
or impact assessment for the purpose of Part 5 of Chapter 3 of IPA.
2.5.2 Hierarchy of assessment benchmarks
Where there is inconsistency between provisions in the planning scheme, the following rules
apply:
a) the strategic framework and desired environmental outcomes prevail over all other
components to the extent of the inconsistency for impact assessment;
b) relevant codes as specified in schedules 6, 7 and 10 of the Regulation prevail over all
other components to the extent of the inconsistency;
c) overlays prevail over all other components (other than the matters mentioned in (a)
and (b) to the extent of the inconsistency;
d) locality codes prevail over use codes, works code and other development codes (other
than an overlay code) to the extent of the inconsistency.
2.6.2 If development is identified as having a different assessment category under a zone or
under an assessment table for development other than material change of use, than
under an overlay, or under different overlays, the higher assessment category applies as
follows—
self-assessable prevails over exempt;
code assessable prevails over self-assessable or exempt; and
impact assessable prevails over code assessable, self-assessable or exempt.
2.6 Tables of assessment
The Assessment Tables in Parts 4 –13 identify the category of development, and the
category of assessment and assessment benchmarks for assessable development in the
planning scheme area.
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2.6.1 Reading the tables
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The tables identify the following:
a) the category of development prohibited, accepted or requires code or impact
assessment;
b) the category of assessment- code or impact - for assessable development in:
i. a zone and, where used, a precinct of a zone;
ii. a locality plan where used and, where used, a precinct of a locality plan;
iii. an overlay where used;
c) the assessment benchmarks for development, including:
i. if there is a locality plan, whether a locality plan code or specific provisions in
the local plan code apply (shown in the ‘assessment benchmarks’ column);
ii. if there is an overlay:
a. whether an overlay code applies; or
b. whether the assessment benchmarks (noted in the ‘assessment
benchmarks’ column) applies;
iii. any other applicable code(s) (shown in the ‘assessment benchmarks’ column);
d) any variation to the category of assessment (shown as an ‘if’ in the ‘level of
assessment’ column) that applies to the development.
Note—Development will only be taken to be prohibited development under the planning scheme if it
is identified in the Planning Regulation 2017.
Editor’s note—Examples of matters that can vary the category of assessment are gross floor area,
height, numbers of people or precinct provisions.
2.6.2 Categories of development and assessment
The process for determining a category of development and category of assessment is:
a) for a material change of use, establish the use by reference to the use definitions in
Section 2.11 – Dictionary;
b) for all development, identify the following:
i. the zone or zone precinct that applies to the premises, by reference to the
zone map in Parts 4-12 and Schedule 4 Shire Business Centre;
ii. if an overlay applies to the premises, by reference to the overlay maps in Parts
4-12;
c) determine if the development is not assessable under the planning scheme or is
accepted development under schedules 6 and 7 of the Regulation;
d) determine if the development is assessable development under schedule 10 of the
Regulation;
e) if the development is not listed in the tables under schedules 6 and 7 of the
Regulation determine the initial category of assessment by reference to the tables
in:
i. Parts 4-12 Categories of development and assessment—Material change of
use;
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ii. Parts 4-12 Categories of development and assessment—Other than a
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works);
f) if a precinct of a zone changes the categories of development or assessment this
will be shown in the ‘category of assessment’ column of the tables in Parts 4-12
relating to categories of development and assessment for material change of use,
reconfiguring a lot, building work and operational works;
g) if an overlay applies refer to Category of assessment Part 13-Overlays to
determine if the overlay further changes the category of assessment.
2.6.3 Determining the category of development and categories of assessment
a) A material change of use is assessable development requiring impact assessment:
i. unless the table of assessment states otherwise;
ii. if a use is not listed or defined;
iii. unless otherwise prescribed in the Act or the Regulation.
b) Reconfiguring a lot is assessable development requiring code assessment unless
the tables of assessment state otherwise or unless otherwise prescribed in the Act
or the Regulation.
c) Building work and operational work are accepted development, unless the tables of
assessment state otherwise or unless otherwise prescribed in the Act or the
Regulation.
d) Where an aspect of development is proposed on premises included in more than
one zone, locality plan or overlay, the category of development or assessment for
that aspect is the highest category under each of the applicable zones, locality plan
or overlay.
e) Where development is proposed on premises partly affected by an overlay, the
category of development of assessment for the overlay only relates to the part of the
premises affected by the overlay.
f) If development is identified as having a different category of development or
category of assessment under a zone than an overlay the highest category of
development or assessment applies as follows:
i. accepted development subject to requirements prevails over accepted
development;
ii. code assessment prevails over accepted development where subject to
requirements and accepted development;
iii. impact assessment prevails over code assessment, accepted development
where subject to requirements and accepted development.
g) The category of development for development prescribed under schedules 6 and 7
of the Regulation, override all other categories of development or assessment for
that development under the planning scheme to the extent of any inconsistency.
h) Despite all of the above, if development is listed as prohibited development under
schedule 10 of the Planning Regulation 2016, a development application cannot be
made.
Note—Development is to be taken to be prohibited development under the planning scheme only if
it is identified in schedule 10 the Planning Regulation 2017.
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2.6.4 Determining the requirements for accepted development and assessment
benchmarks and other matters for assessable development
a) Accepted development does not require a development approval and is not subject
to assessment benchmarks. Notwithstanding this, certain requirements may apply
to some types of development for it to be accepted development. Where
nominated in the tables of assessment, accepted development must comply with
the requirements identified as acceptable solutions in the relevant parts of the
applicable code(s) as identified in the relevant column.
b) Accepted development that does not comply with one or more of the nominated
acceptable solutions in the relevant parts of the applicable code(s) becomes code
assessable development unless otherwise specified.
c) The following rules apply in determining assessment benchmarks for each level of
assessment.
d) Code assessable development:
i. is to be assessed against all the assessment benchmarks identified in the
assessment benchmarks column;
ii. that occurs as a result of development becoming code assessable pursuant to
sub-section (b) to this subheading 2.6.4 must:
a. be assessed against the assessment benchmarks for the
development application, limited to the subject matter of the required
acceptable solutions that were not complied with or were not capable
of being complied with under sub-section (b) to this subheading 2.6.4;
b. comply with all required probable solutions identified in sub-section (a)
to this subheading 2.6.4 other than those mentioned in sub-section (b)
to this subheading 2.6.4;
iii. that complies with:
a. the overall outcomes of the code complies with the code; and
b. the probable solutions complies with the overall and specific
outcomes of the code;
iv. is to be assessed against any assessment benchmarks for the development
identified in schedule 11 of the Planning Regulation 2017.
Editor’s note—schedule 11 of the Regulation also identifies the matters that code assessment must
have regard to.
e) Impact assessable development:
i. is to be assessed against the identified assessment benchmarks in the
assessment benchmarks column (where relevant);
ii. assessment is to have regard to the whole of the planning scheme, to the extent
relevant;
iii. is to be assessed against any assessment benchmarks for the development
identified in schedule 12 of the Planning Regulation 2017.
Note—The first row of each table of assessment is to be checked to confirm if there are
assessment benchmarks that commonly apply to general scenarios in the zone, local plan or
overlay.
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Editor’s note—schedule 12 of the Regulation identifies the matters that impact assessment must
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2.6.32.6.5Despite sections 2.56.1 to and 2.6.4, where premises are identified with the Notation
“Refer to Schedule 6” on a Zoning Map ZM1—ZM9, these premises are specified in
Column 1 and 2 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6.
2.6.42.6.6A material change of use identified in Column 3 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6 that complies
with the conditions of approval and the approved plan of development for that premises is
self-assessableaccepted development subject to requirements; or
2.6.52.6.7If the approved plan of development contains a supplementary table of development or
otherwise identifies levels of assessment, a material change of use identified in Column 3
of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6 has the assessment level nominated by the approved plan of
development.
2.6.62.6.8A material change of use for a use identified in Column 3 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6
must comply with any applicable codes identified in Column 4 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6.
2.6.72.6.9Notwithstanding the provisions of this section the Queensland State Planning Policy
includes as Part E, interim development assessment requirements to ensure that State
Interests are appropriately considered in development assessment. Interim development
assessment requirements are contained within the State Planning Policy and address the
following State Interests:
a) Liveable Communities
b) Mining and Extractive Resources
c) Biodiversity
d) Coastal Environment
e) Water Quality
f) Emissions and Hazardous Activities
g) Natural hazards, risk and resilience
h) State Transport Infrastructure
i) Strategic Airports and Aviation Facilities.
2.7 Codes applicable to ongoing use
A code that is applicable to a material change of use is also applicable to the ongoing use
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Section 2.1.23 (3) of IPA (Local planning instrument have force of law) applies to regulating the use of premises, as well as
section 4.3.2 of IPA (Self-assessableaccepted development subject to requirements must comply with codes) and section
4.3.4 of IPA (Compliance with identified code for use of premises) with respect to an offence under the Act.
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2.8 Probable solutions for code assessable development
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2.8.1 A probable solution for a specific outcome provides a guide for achieving that outcome in
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whole or in part, and does not limit the assessment manager’s discretion under the IPA
to impose conditions on a development approval.
2.8.2 Probable solutions identified in the Noosa Plan are not exhaustive and alternative
solutions that achieve the outcomes and purpose of the applicable codes may be
proposed by applicants.
2.9 Building work regulated under the planning scheme
2.9.1 Section 78A 17(b) of the Sustainable PlanningPlanning Regulation 2017 Act identifies the
assessment benchmarks for building work states that a local planning instrument must
not include provisions about building workchange the effect of to the extent the building
work is regulated under the building assessment provisions, unless permitted under the
Building Act 1975.
2.9.2 The building assessment provisions are listed in section 30 of the Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—The building assessment provisions are stated in section 30 of the Building Act 1975
and are assessment benchmarks for the carrying out of building assessment work or building work
that is accepted development subject to any requirements (see also section 31 of the Building Act
1975).
The building assessment provisions are stated in section 30 of the Building Act
1975 and are a code for the integrated development assessment system for the
carrying out of building assessment work or self-assessable work (see also section
31 of the Building Act 1975).
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2.9.3 This planning scheme, through Part 5, regulates building work in accordance with
sections 32 and 33 of the Building Act 1975.
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2.9.3 This planning scheme, through the Assessment Tables within Parts 4 to Part 12,
regulates building work in accordance with sections 32 and 33 of the Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—The Building Act 1975 permits planning schemes to:
• regulate, for the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or the Queensland Development Code
(QDC), matters prescribed under a regulation under the Building Act 1975 (section 32).
These include variations to provisions contained in parts MP1.1, MP 1.2 and MP 1.3 of the
QDC such as heights of buildings related to obstruction and overshadowing, siting and
design of buildings to provide visual privacy and adequate sight lines, on-site parking and
outdoor living spaces. It may also regulate other matters, such as designating land liable
to flooding, designating land as bushfire prone areas and transport noise corridors
• deal with an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to building work prescribed under a
regulation under section 32 of the Building Act 1975
• specify alternative boundary clearances and site cover provisions for Class 1 and 10
structures under section 33 of the Building Act 1975.
Refer to schedule 9 of the Regulation to determine assessable development, the type of
assessment and any referrals applying to the building work.
The Building Act 1975 permits planning schemes to:
- regulate, for the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or the Queensland
Development Code (QDC), matters prescribed under a regulation under the
Building Act 1975 (section 32). These include variations to provisions contained
in parts MP1.1, MP 1.2 and MP 1.3 of the QDC such as heights of buildings
related to obstruction and overshadowing, siting and design of buildings to
provide visual privacy and adequate sight lines, on-site parking and outdoor
living spaces. It may also regulate other matters, such as designating land liable
to flooding, designating land as bushfire prone areas and transport noise
corridors
- deal with an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to building work
prescribed under a regulation under section 32 of the Building Act 1975
- specify alternative boundary clearances and site cover provisions for Class 1
and 10 structures under section 33 of the Building Act 1975.
Refer to Schedule 3 of the Regulation to determine assessable development and
the type of assessment.
2.9.4 The building assessment provisions are contained in the following parts of this planning
scheme:
a) iIdentification of part of the planning scheme area as a flood hazard area — Natural
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Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay Maps OM1.3 to OM 9.3 ;
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Information pertaining to minimum habitable floor levels can be provided by Council upon request.
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b) dDesignation of part of the planning scheme area as a designated bushfire prone area
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OM1.4 to OM9.4;
c) aAlternative provisions to the QDC for boundary clearance (setback) and site cover
provisions for a detached house or a class 10 building or structure located on the same
lot as a detached house — Detached House Code and Building Works Code;
d) pProvisions about performance criteria 4 and 8 under parts 1.1 and 1.2 of the QDC for a
detached house or a class 10 building or structure located on the same lot as a
detached house — Detached House Code and Building Works Code; and
e) aAmenity and aesthetics provisions for a detached house or a class 10 building or
structure located on the same lot as a detached house — Detached House Code and
Building Works Code.
Editor’s note—A decision in relation to building work that is assessable development under
the planning scheme should only be issued as a preliminary approval. See section 83(b) of
the Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—In a development application, the applicant may request a preliminary
approval for building work. The decision on that development application can also be taken
to be a referral agency’s response under section 56 of the Act, for building work assessable
against the Building Act 1975. The decision notice must state this.
A decision in relation to building work that is assessable development under the
planning scheme should only be issued as a preliminary approval. See section 83(b)
of the Building Act 1975.
In a development application the applicant may request preliminary approval for
building work. The decision on that development application can also be taken to be
a referral agency’s response under section 271 of the Sustainable Planning Act, for
building work assessable against the Building Act 1975. The decision notice must
state this.
2.10 Roads, watercourses and reclaimed land
2.10.1 If a road, watercourse or reclaimed land is not shown as being covered by a zone on the
zone maps, the following applies—
a) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on both sides by land in the same
zone—the road, watercourse or reclaimed land has the same zoning as the adjoining
land;
b) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on one side by land in a zone and
adjoined on the other side by land in another zone—the road, watercourse or reclaimed
land has the same zoning as the adjoining land and the centreline of the road or
watercourse is the boundary between the two zones;
c) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on one side only by land in a
zone—the entire road, watercourse or reclaimed land has the same zoning as the
adjoining zoned land.
2.10.2 To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection 2.10.1 also applies to a closed road if
the road is closed after the commencement of the planning scheme.
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Defined Uses and Use Classes
The use and use class terms employed by this planning scheme have the meanings
described below.
This planning scheme employs the nesting of land uses so that—
• aA primary use includes use classes;
• aA use class in turn is defined and includes uses based on performance and
potential level of impact;
• aA use in turn is defined; and
• aA diagram for each primary use is included to assist explanation of the nesting
construction.
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2.11.1 Agricultural Uses & Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Traditional
Cultivation
Type 2 Intensive
Type 1 Traditional
Agricultural Uses Animal husbandry
Type 2 Intensive
Type 1 Native
Forestry
Type 2 Plantation
Agricultural Uses means any use or use class described below.
Cultivation means the growing of any plant for produce for commercial purposes, but does not
include trees to be harvested for timber or roadside stall. The use includes harvesting and the
storage and packing of produce and plants grown on the site and the ancillary repair and servicing
of machinery used on the site. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Traditional The growing of plants or plant material where dependent on the cultivation
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of soil and at a scale exceeding 20 fruit or nut trees or more than 100m of
any other crop.
Type 2 Intensive The growing of any plants or plant material on an imported media or
requiring multiple applications of fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides or
herbicides each season or where artificial lights or containers are used.
The use includes greenhouse and shadehouse plant production,
hydroponic farms, wholesale plant supply, sugar cane farming, turf
farming and mushroom farming. The term does not include Forestry
Type 2 Plantation as separately defined.
Animal husbandry means the keeping, depasturing or, stabling of any animal, including birds,
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fish, crustaceans, insects or reptiles . The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Traditional The use of premises for dairying, cattle grazing, animal breeding
establishments, holding yards, free-range poultry or hatcheries. The term
includes nil discharge aquaculture with a combined surface area of all
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ponds or tanks of 200m or less but does not include uses defined as
Animal husbandry Type 2 Intensive. The term includes keeping
animals at or above the following rate:
Bee Hives 4
Caged Birds (excluding poultry) 19
Cats 4
Cattle, camels, goats, sheep, and the like 2
Dogs 4
Horses 4
Pigs 2
Poultry (including chickens, ducks, geese, 10
guineafowl and turkeys but excluding roosters)
Roosters 2
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Type 2 Intensive The use of premises for the keeping of animals at a density which
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sheds, pens or the like. The use includes the use of premises for
aquaculture where the combined surface area of all ponds or tanks
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exceeds 200m ; pigs (exceeding 20 or at a density of more than 2 per
hectare); poultry or egg production (exceeding 1,000 birds or a density of
250 birds per hectare), emu or ostrich farming (exceeding 20 birds),
boarding kennels, cattery, dog pound.
Forestry means planting trees or managing, felling and removing trees for commercial forestry
production, including in a plantation or native forest. The term includes limited secondary
processing such as portable saw milling and air drying. The term does not include clearing native
vegetation for the initial establishment of a plantation. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Native Use of premises for the active sustainable management, silviculture and
selective harvesting of native forest, for the primary purpose of producing
and extracting wood and non-wood forest products. The term includes
the initial processing of trees grown on the premise to produce products
such as poles, posts, firewood and saw logs, as well as limited secondary
processing such as portable sawmilling and air-drying. The term does not
include milling, kiln-drying, chemical treatment or pulp production.
Type 2 Plantation The use of premises for the establishment, silviculture and harvesting of
either native or exotic tree species for the primary purpose of producing
and extracting wood and non-wood forest products. The term includes
the initial processing of trees grown on the land to produce products such
as poles, posts, firewood and saw logs, as well as limited secondary
processing such as portable sawmilling and air-drying. The term does not
include milling, kiln-drying, chemical treatment or pulp production.
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2.11.2 Business Uses and Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Office
Commercial
business Type 2 Medical
Type 3 Veterinary
Type 1 Food & beverages
Entertainment and
Type 2 Recreation, amusement
dining business
& fitness
Type 3 Bar
Type 1 Limited visibility
Home-based
Business Uses Type 2 Evident
business
Type 3 Significant scale
Type 1 Warehouse
Industrial
business Type 2 Production, alteration,
repackaging & repairing
Type 3 Extractive
Type 1 Local
Type 2 Shop & salon
Retail business Type 3 Landscape and rural
Type 4 Showroom
Type 5 Vehicle uses
Type 6 Hardware store
Type 7 Garden centre
Business Uses means any use or use class described below.
Commercial business means the conduct of a business activity, where a service is offered or
provided and that service is not more clearly defined by other business or community uses. The
term includes the following types:
Type 1 Office The use of premises for a commercial business conducted in an office
environment. The use includes a bank, professional office, travel agent,
and estate sales office.
Type 2 Medical The use of premises for the practice of human medicine and therapies.
The use class does not include Wellbeing Type 1 Health uses as
separately defined.
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Type 3 Veterinary The use of premises for the treatment of sick or injured animals. The use
may involve the necessary short-term accommodation of animals but
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does not include Animal husbandry Type 2 Intensive as separately
defined.
Entertainment and dining business means the conduct of a business activity, where
entertainment, amusement, recreation or meals are afforded. The term includes the following
types:
Type 1 Food & The use of premises involving the sale of food and beverages for
beverages consumption on the premises. The use class includes a function room or
restaurant or café with dining facilities for 10 or more people.
Type 2 Recreation, The use of premises involving recreation or amusement activities,
amusement & including cinema, health & fitness club, gym, sport activity or brothel.
fitness
Type 3 Bar The use of premises primarily for the serving of liquor for consumption on
the premises. The use may include ancillary sale of food for consumption
on the premises and may include amplified music, live entertainment and
a dance floor. The use includes a hotel, tavern, bar or nightclub but does
not include a restaurant.
Home-based business means the conduct of a business from a dwelling unit where residents
operate the business and the use is secondary to the residential use of the premise. The term
includes the following types:
Type 1 Limited The business is carried out in or below the dwelling unit or any associated
visibility building;
There is limited visible evidence of the business by way of advertising
devices, traffic generation and off-street parking provision;
The business does not include noise generating activities;
Only residents of the dwelling unit operate the business, without
employees; and
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Customers or clients may attend the site.
Type 2 Evident The business is carried out in or below the dwelling unit or any associated
building;
There is visible evidence of the business by way of advertising devices,
traffic generation and off-street parking provision;
The business does not include noise generating activities;
In addition to residents, not more than two employees operate or are
engaged in the business;
Customers or clients may attend the site; and
The use class includes a business similar to Home-based business
Type 1 however the scale and potential impact of the business is greater
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due to the presence of employees.
Type 3 Significant The business is carried out either in or below the dwelling unit or any
scale associated building or outdoors on the lot on which the dwelling is placed;
There is visible evidence of the business by way of advertising devices,
traffic generation and off street parking provision; and
There may be a significant sales component associated with the business
use.
Industrial business means the conduct of an industrial business activity, where goods or products
are produced, manufactured, dismantled, altered, repackaged, repaired or stored at a scale of
greater than that defined by retail business. The use includes the sale of goods, resulting from
such operations, provided that sales space does not exceed 20% of the use area. Any space
dedicated for administration or accounting work in connection with such operations does not
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exceed 20% of the use area. The term includes the following types :
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For example: a business office requiring an advertising device, tutoring business, professional office, low impact (ie. not
emitting odour, noise, etc.) manufacture of goods which are generally not sold from the premises.
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For example: a professional office, a health or fitness therapist or a salon but not an industrial operation.
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Note that some Industrial Businesses Types 2 and 3 uses are Environmentally Relevant Activities under the Environment
Protection Act 1994.
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Type 1 Warehouse The use of premises for the storage of goods, merchandise or materials in
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large stocks (whether or not such storage is required for an adjoining shop
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or other commercial premises), pending their distribution or wholesale.
The use includes a warehouse or self-storage facility.
Type 2 Production, The use of premises for the production, manufacturing, dismantling,
alteration, altering, cleaning, re-packaging, freezing or repairing of goods. The use
repackaging & includes food industries, textiles, mechanical, boat repair, sandblasting.
repairing
Type 3 Extractive Winning from the land (or the bed of a watercourse) gravel, rock, sand,
soil, stone, or other similar materials. The use class includes the
treatment of those materials to produce a varied product. The term does
not include the use of premises for an activity authorised under the
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Mineral Resources Act 1989 .
Retail business means the conduct of a business activity, where goods or services are displayed
or offered for sale to the public. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Local Serves a local function selling general merchandise, or sells produce
grown on the same lot. The use includes a general store or a roadside
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stall where the use area exceeds 5m . The use may include the sale of
prepared food and dining facilities for up to 10 people.
Type 2 Shop & salon The use of premises for an activity that is generally found in a shopping
complex, strip or centre. The use includes a shop, hairdressing salon,
appliance repairs, alterations, dry cleaning and a café with dining facilities
for up to 10 people.
Type 3 Landscape & The use of premises for the sale of bulk landscaping, garden or rural
rural products. The term includes the sale of soil, soil additives, seeds,
fertilisers, potting mix, mulch, gravel, agricultural chemicals, irrigation
supplies, feed and other products for animals. The term also includes the
cultivation of plants for sale on the site where ancillary to other landscape
supplies. The term does not include Retail business Types 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
or 7 as separately defined.
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Type 4 Showroom Premises exceeding 250m gross floor area for the display and sale of
goods that are primarily of a bulky nature and of a similar type, including
but not limited to boats, electrical goods, bulk stationery supplies, ,
furniture, floor coverings, sporting equipment and apparel, motor vehicles,
recreational vehicles, motor accessories and the like. The term includes
any associated sale of spare parts for such goods. The term does not
include a large shop.
Type 5 Vehicle uses The use of premises for the retail sale of petrol, diesel or any derivatives
products or the use of premises for the hiring of motor cars, trucks,
motorcycles, mopeds, boats or other registered vehicles. The term
includes a service station and a vehicle hire premises.
Type 6 Hardware Premises for the display for sale (including hire) of hardware and trade
Store supplies including household fixtures, timber, tools, paint, wallpaper,
plumbing supplies and the like, but the term does not include the sale of
kitchen or dining wares, picnic ware, camping goods, garden products,
furniture or other household products or home wares
Type 7 Garden and The use of premises for the retail sale of landscape and garden products
Lifestyle Centre and supplies and products made by local artisans. The term includes the
sale of plants, seeds, pots, gardening tools, bagged landscaping products
(such as fertilisers, potting mix, mulch and stones) outdoor furniture and
lighting, letterboxes, garden ornamentation, art, and literature on
gardening. The premises may also be used as the sales office for
swimming pools or spas. The use includes an ancillary coffee shop. The
term does not include Retail business Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 as
separately defined.
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The IPA identifies a material change of use of premises for an activity authorised under the Mineral Resources Act 1989
as Exempt development that may not be made assessable or self-assessable development.
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2.11.3 Community Uses and Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Childcare
Education
Type 2 School
Type 3 Adult
Type 4 Information
Type 1 Station
Emergency
service Type 2 Shed
Community Uses Type 1 Sport & recreation
Open space
Type 2 Camp ground
Type 1 Health
Wellbeing Type 2 Social
Type 3 Worship
Type 4 Funeral
Community Uses means any use or use class described below.
Education means any use conducted predominantly for the purpose of education, instruction,
information sharing and learning. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Childcare The use of premises for the education, recreation, minding or care, of
more than four children (not residing at the site) for a fee or reward.
Type 2 School The use of premises for the purpose of a state or private, primary or
secondary school.
Type 3 Adult The use of premises for adult education or vocational training whether
operated for profit or not. The use includes a TAFE, university, language
school, hospitality training.
Type 4 Information The use of premises for the collection and display of information for
reference or reflection. The use includes a library, museum, and
information centre.
Emergency service means any use conducted by a state or local authority for the purposes of
protecting the community and responding to emergency situations. The term includes the following
types:
Type 1 Station The use of premises for the daily work of emergency services. It may
include administrative, sleeping, storage, maintenance and training
facilities. The use includes a police station, fire station and ambulance
station.
Type 2 Shed The use of premises for the storage of equipment used by emergency
services in the response to emergency situations and includes training for
such situations. The use includes a rural fire brigade shed and State
Emergency Service shed.
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Open space means any use of private or public land left predominantly undeveloped by buildings
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or structures. The term includes the following types:
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Type 1 Sport & The use of premises for sports or active recreation in a formal outdoor
recreation setting, accessible by the public. The use does not include indoor sports
or indoor recreation but may include a clubhouse with storage and
amenities, provided the use of the clubhouse does not include
entertainment or dining uses. The use includes a public swimming pool,
sportsground and a tennis court.
Type 2 Camp ground The use of premises for pitching a tent for the purpose of providing
overnight accommodation to the travelling public. It may include toilet and
shower facilities for the convenience of visitors. It may include the
ancillary use of parking an RV overnight. It does not include cabins or
similar structures. The use includes a Self-contained RV Overnight Area.
It does not include Visitor Accommodation or Multiple Housing Type 5
Relocatable as separately defined.
Wellbeing means any use of private or public land or building for the provision of community and
social services and facilities. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Health The use of premises for the care, treatment and necessary short-term
accommodation of sick or injured people. The use includes a hospital,
institution, but does not include a Commercial business Type 2 Medical
or Multiple housing Type 3 Retirement & special needs as separately
defined.
Type 2 Social The use of premises for the gathering of people for networking, support,
common pastimes, exercise, charitable work or companionship. The term
does not include a commercial club, indoor entertainment or sports and
recreation. While the premises may accommodate the making of items
that are later sold it is not a business use nor is it used for profit making
enterprises. The use includes arts and craft, community meeting room,
CWA.
Type 3 Worship The use of premises primarily as a place of public worship or religious
instruction, including a church, temple and ancillary educational and social
activities.
Type 4 Funeral The use of premises for burial or funeral procedures. It includes a funeral
parlour, mortuary, crematorium, and cemetery.
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2.11.4 Infrastructure Uses and Use Classes
Including amendments to 3 July 2017
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Depot
Service and
utility Type 2 Installation
Type 3 Tower
Type 4 Treatment,
Infrastructure Uses
recycling and disposal
Type 1 Passenger terminal
Type 2 Carpark
Type 3 Depot
Transport
Type 4 Aeronautical
Infrastructure Uses means any use or use class described below.
Service and utility means any premises used for the delivery of a public service not otherwise
defined. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Depot The use of premises for a depot or station for conduct of the daily
business of a local government, State government, statutory authority or
telecommunications company, in supplying a public service or utilities. It
may include administration, storage, equipment maintenance and
operational facilities. The term does not include Emergency service use.
Type 2 Installation The use of premises for a structure or installation as part of a network
where other administrative functions are not conducted on the same site.
The use includes a substation, including any associated communication
poles and lightning rods. The term does not include a Type 3 Tower, as
separately defined
Type 3 Tower The use of premises for a tower, antennas or mast and supporting shelter
or equipment, in the provision or supply of electricity or
telecommunications. The use excludes facilities deemed to be “Low
Impact Facilities” under the Telecommunication (Low Impact Facility)
Determination Act 1997, and excludes power poles. The use includes a
telecommunication tower, wind turbine, high voltage transmission lines
(110kv or greater).
Type 4 Treatment, The use of premises for the treatment of water for municipal supply or the
recycling and treatment, recycling and disposal of wastewater or solid materials. The
disposal use includes a water treatment plant, sewerage treatment plant, recycling
station.
Transport means the use of land for transport infrastructure where that infrastructure is not
exclusively ancillary to a separate use. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Passenger The use of premises, by the travelling public, as an air, rail, water or road
terminal transport passenger terminal, station or interchange. The term does not
include the storing of vehicles. The use includes a bus station.
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Type 2 Carpark The use of premises for the parking of motor vehicles where such parking
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is not ancillary to another use on the same site.
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Type 3 Depot The use of premises for the storing and routine maintenance of
commercial or passenger motor vehicles. The use includes a bus depot.
Type 4 Aeronautical The use of premises for the authorised landing and take-off of aircraft
including facilities for the housing, servicing and maintenance and repair
of aircraft. It does not include a Type 1 Passenger terminal, as
separately defined.
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2.11.5 Residential Uses and Use classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Detached house
Ancillary dwelling unit
Community Residence
Type 2 Duplex
Type 3 Retirement and
Multiple housing
Residential Uses special needs
Type 4 Conventional
Type 5 Relocatable
Type 1 Home hosted
Type 2 Caravan park
Visitor
accommodation Type 3 Rural
Type 4 Conventional
Residential uses means any use or use class described below.
Detached house means the use of premises for a single dwelling unit which comprises the whole
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of the building on one lot . The term includes uses and works incidental to and associated with
the detached house. The term includes the temporary use as a display home or removal home.
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The use may include a secondary dwelling not exceeding 65m in area. The use is not divided
further.
Ancillary dwelling unit means the use of premises for a caretaker’s residence or employee
residence associated with a non-residential use on the same premises where:
• There is no other dwelling unit on the premises, except where the non-residential use is an
agricultural use;
• The gross floor area of the dwelling unit does not exceed 150m ;
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• The dwelling unit is subordinate to the non-residential use;
• The dwelling unit is attached to or within 25m of the non-residential use; and
• The dwelling unit is occupied by the owner of the non-residential use or somebody
employed in the non-residential use.
Community residence means any dwelling used for accommodation for a maximum of six
persons who require assistance or support with daily living needs, share communal spaces and
who may be unrelated. The use may include a resident support worker engaged or employed in
the management of the residence. Example: Hospice.
Multiple housing means the use of premises for two or more dwelling units or accommodation
units as the case may be, occupied by permanent or semi-permanent residents, where the
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occupants may share common facilities on the site. The term includes the following types :
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Note that Type 1 has been deleted and subsequent types have not been renumbered.
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Type 2 Duplex Means the use of premises for two dwelling units either attached or
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detached, on one lot.
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Type 3 Retirement Means the use of premises for dwelling units or accommodation units that
and special needs house persons who are aged, being nursed or are convalescing. In each
case, communal facilities may be available to residents for social
interaction, recreation and emergency medical attention. The use may
also include a caretaker’s residence and medical centre where they are
ancillary to the residential care facility. The use includes a retirement
village, residential aged care and a group house, however does not
include health uses or community residence as separately defined.
Type 4 Conventional Means the use of premises for dwelling units that do not fall within
Multiple housing Types 2, 3, or 5. The use includes units, townhouses,
flats, apartments, villas and small dwelling units.
Type 5 Relocatable Premises used for relocatable dwellings (whether they are permanently
located or not) that provides long-term residential accommodation. The
use does not include a Type 2 Caravan park as separately defined.
Visitor accommodation means accommodation that is designed and used for visitors to the Shire
and where social, recreational and dining services may be provided for visitors by owners or staff.
Resident guests stay for a temporary period of time (typically not exceeding 3 consecutive months).
The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Home hosted The use of premises for short term accommodation hosted by the resident
family within a detached house where there is no more than 6 guests
accommodated in no more than three rooms. At least one bedroom
within the detached house is excluded from use by guests. Meals may be
provided by the hosts, as guest cooking facilities are not available. The
use includes bed and breakfast.
Type 2 Caravan park Premises used to provide for accommodation in RVs, self-contained
cabins, tents and similar structures for the public for short-term holiday
purposes. The use may include, where ancillary, a manager’s residence
and office, a kiosk, amenity buildings or the provision of recreation
facilities for the use of occupants of the caravan park and accommodation
for staff.
Type 3 Rural The use of premises for short-term accommodation where
accommodation has direct connection with the rural production,
environmental or scenic values of the premises. The use includes a cabin
park, guesthouse or retreat located in a rural setting and host farm
offering rural experiences.
Type 4 Conventional Two or more dwelling units or accommodation units, for the purpose of
providing short-term visitor accommodation. The use may include
common recreation or dining facilities and includes an ancillary dwelling
unit for onsite manager. The use includes a guesthouse, visitor hostel,
motel, resort and serviced rooms, but does not include Visitor
accommodation Type 1 Home hosted or Type 3 Rural as separately
defined.
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Administrative Terms
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accepted development see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the Planning
Act 2016).
access means the practicable means of entry for persons or vehicles—
from a constructed road to a lot that abuts that road; or
where provision is made for access by way of an easement, from a constructed road to a lot
by way of an easement over contiguous land which abuts that road.
access strip means that part of a lot bounded by the frontage of the lot, the side or rear
boundaries of one or more contiguous lot and the remainder of the lot of which it forms part and
which is included in that lot solely for the provision of access. Any river, creek or stream which
does not form part of a lot but which is contiguous with the lot may be the side or rear boundary of
a contiguous lot.
accommodation unit means part of a building to be used as a dwelling place for the exclusive use
of one household containing at least one habitable room but which is not self-contained.
active parkland or active recreation areas mean public open space for sports and active
recreational pursuits and may include within it facilities such as football fields, playground
equipment, skate bowls, bicycle paths and ancillary facilities such as seats, tables, BBQ areas and
toilets.
AEP or annual exceedance probability means the likelihood of occurrence of a flood of a given
size or larger in any one year; usually expressed as a percentage.
agricultural land conservation area or ALCA means land identified as ALCA on Overlay Maps
OM1.5—OM9.5. The term includes good quality agricultural land and other land capable of
supporting agricultural uses.
allotment means a piece of land or space described in a land title.
ancillary means associated with, but incidental and subordinate to.
applicable infrastructure charging instrument means a planning instrument or Council
resolution specifying a charge for the supply of trunk infrastructure.
approved route for electricity transmission operating works includes land affected by –
a) existing transmission lines and operating works;
proposed operating works the subject of a notice under the Electricity Act 1994, section 111
B;
community infrastructure – operating works under the Electricity Act 1994, designated under
the Integrated Planning Act 1997; and
other land (This includes land that has been the subject of a future corridor study and
determined by Powerlink as appropriate for proposed operating works and may be
designated for community infrastructure in the future).
assessable development see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the
Planning Act 2016).
assessment category means the type of assessment identified for development in accordance
with the IPA, including one or other of the following—
a) exempt;
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b) self-assessable;
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Assessable requiring code assessment, referred to as code assessable;
Assessable requiring impact assessment, referred to as impact assessable.
ARI or average recurrence interval means the average or expected value of the period between
exceedances of a given rainfall intensity or discharge.
balcony means any external platform, attached to and accessed from a building and 1m or more
above adjacent finished ground level. A balcony is part of a building.
basement means a space where the ceiling height projects no more than one metre above both
the natural ground surface and the finished ground level, and where access to the basement is
limited to one opening a maximum of 6m wide.
BCA means the Building Code of Australia.
buffer area means an area of land separating adjacent land uses that is managed for the purpose
of mitigating impacts of one use on another. A buffer area consists of a separation distance and
one or more buffer elements. A buffer area does not include areas of existing riparian vegetation,
wetlands, watercourses or vegetation on land identified on Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to 9.1.
buffer element means a natural or artificial feature within a buffer area that mitigates an adverse
impact. The term includes open ground, vegetated areas and purpose designed barriers.
building means a fixed structure that is wholly or partly enclosed by walls and is roofed, and
includes any part of a building.
building (or structure) height in metres means the vertical height of a building or structure
measured from the finished ground level and the natural ground surface to the top of the roof or
parapet at any point.
building height in storeys means the number of storeys in a building measured vertically at any
point, provided that a basement shall not count as a storey.
bunded area for the purposes of waste management means an area with a raised edge for—
c)b) the containment of liquid prior to drainage; and
d)c) the exclusion of surface stormwater.
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cabin means a free standing building, not exceeding 100m in gross floor area and not including a
laundry, used for overnight or holiday accommodation.
caretaker’s residence means a dwelling unit situated on the same premises as a business use,
community use or infrastructure use where it is occupied by the owner or employee of the
business or operation for reasons of ensuring security and maintenance of the business or
operation.
carriageway means the area of pavement between kerbs or pavement area for vehicular traffic
where no kerbs exist, but does not include footpaths.
Categories of development means the type of assessment identified for development in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016 including one or other of the following—
a) accepted development
i. accepted development
ii. accepted development subject to requirements
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b) assessable development requiring
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i. code assessment
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ii. impact assessable
c) prohibited development
character area has the meaning given in the Heritage Overlay general provisions (Part 13,
Division 5).
child activity areas means land or buildings associated with the care of, or used by, children for
more than 5 hours per day at least 3 days per week including—
a) child care facilities providing day care, occasional care, kindergarten and crèche services;
b) educational establishments providing for preschool and primary school students; and
c) before/after school care and vacation care for children less than 13 years of age.
code assessable assessment see assessment categorcategories of developmenty (has the same
meaning as in the IPAPlanning Act 2016)
commercial zone means any of the following zones—Business Centre, Neighbourhood Centre,
Industry, Shire Business Centre and Village Mix
constrained land defined by an overlay map
deck means an external constructed floor which is not higher than 1m above the natural ground
surface.
defined flood event means the event, measured in terms of the likelihood of occurrence, and
associated inundation level adopted by the Council to manage development as identified in Table
13.12 (Flood levels and flood immunity requirements) of the Natural Hazards Overlay Code. The
DFE incorporates an allowance for future climate change over the design life of the development,
through increased rainfall intensities, mean sea level rise and a greater frequency of extreme
weather events.
desired environmental outcome (or DEO) has the same meaning as in the IPA.
development has the same meaning as in the IPA.
display home means a detached house used for displaying a type of construction or design
offered by a builder.
DPI&F means the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
drainage line means any channel, not being a watercourse, that carries a flow either permanently
or intermittently and includes drainage lines shown on the Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to
OM9.1.
dripline means a ring around the tree canopy on the ground level that receives most of the
rainwater shed from the tree canopy.
dwelling unit means a building or part of a building used as a self-contained residence for the
exclusive use of one household. It includes outbuildings and works normally associated with a
dwelling.
ecologically important areas means—
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a) a natural waterway or wetland;
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b) riparian vegetation;
c) an area of remnant or non-remnant native vegetation identified on Biodiversity Overlay Maps
OM1.1 to OM1.9; or
d) an area which otherwise—
i contains or is likely habitat for scheduled species under the Nature Conservation
(Wildlife) Regulation (Qld) 2006;
ii contains or is likely to contain listed threatened species and/or ecological
communities, protected habitat or listed migratory species as defined by the
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Cth) Act 1999;
iii contains a spring as defined under the Water Act (Qld) 2000;
iv contains habitat for flora and/or fauna species of local ecological significance; or
v legally secured offset areas.
ecological sustainability has the same meaning as in the IPA.
effluent disposal system means effluent treatment system (including but not limited to septic
tanks, aerobic treatment plants, composting toilets etc) and the waste water disposal system
(including but not limited to absorption trenches, above and below ground irrigation systems,
greywater disposal systems etc).
effluent disposal area means land of sufficient area and in an appropriate location to allow
disposal of effluent in a manner that minimises risk of harm to people and the environment.
electricity transmission line easement means an existing easement over land in favour of an
entity responsible for the carriage or supply of electricity, which is used or intended to be used for
the transmission of electricity. The term relates to electricity transmission lines of 110kV or greater.
Engineering Works Codes means the following Codes—
a) Driveways and Carparking Code;
b) Transport, Roads and Drainage Code;
c) Erosion and Sediment Control Code;
d) Existing Services Code;
e) Earthworks Code;
f) Waste Management Code;
g) Water Sensitive Design Code; and
h) if in a water service area or sewerage service area— Water Supply and Sewerage
Reticulation Code
environment has the same meaning as in the IPA.
environmental harm has the same meaning as in the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
environmentally sensitive areas means—
a) land with steep slopes;
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b) land mapped on an overlay map;
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c) watercourses, drainage lines and ridges; and
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d) native habitat and wildlife corridors.
environmental nuisance has the same meaning as in the Environmental Protection Act.
ERA or Environmentally Relevant Activity has the same meaning as in the Environmental
Protection Act 1994.
essential community infrastructure means any one or more of the following—
(a) emergency services infrastructure;
(b) emergency shelters;
(c) police facilities;
(d) hospitals and associated facilities;
(e) stores of valuable records or heritage items;
(f) power stations and substations;
(g) major switch yards;
(h) communication facilities;
(i) sewage treatment plants;
(j) water treatment plants.
estate sales office means any premises, including a caravan or transportable building, used or
intended for use, for the promotion and/or sale of land and/or buildings within an estate, where
such premises are located within the estate which is proposed to be promoted or sold. The term as
defined may not be in use for longer than two years.
exempt see assessment category (has the same meaning as in the IPA).
exotic weeds means a species of plant occurring in an area outside its historical natural range
and which has a negative impact for the environment or people.
fire access track means an area free of trees and able to be easily accessed by fire fighting
vehicles.
firebreak means an area of land cleared of non-fire retardant vegetation of sufficient width to
minimise the risk of spread of bushfire.
foreshore means the land in the Noosa Shire lying between the high water mark and low water
mark at ordinary spring tides and controlled by the Noosa Shire under the Local Government Act
2009.
frontage means a boundary of an allotment which abuts a road. Where a lot has more than one
frontage, Council may nominate a primary frontage.
general sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
greywater means the domestic wastes from baths, showers, laundries and kitchens specifically
excluding toilet and urinal waste.
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gross floor area (or GFA) means the total floor area of a building measured from the outside of
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the external walls, plus for roofed unenclosed areas, any portion of floor area beyond a distance of
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3 metres from the external wall. It does not include:
a) the area of spaces used for the parking or manoeuvring of motor vehicles;
b) the area of lift shafts;
c) the area of stairwells on any level other than the ground floor; or
d) floor areas located in a basement.
group house means a residential building with at least 6 bedrooms, designed to accommodate 6
or more adolescents or adults who are not related by birth where each resident has a private
bedroom or bed/sitting room but the kitchen, dining and laundry facilities are shared. The use does
not include community residence as separately defined.
guesthouse means accommodation for more than 6 guests in a single building which is also the
home of the host(s). Guests do not have access to their own cooking facilities.
habitable buildings means any building or structure used as or able to be as a dwelling unit or
accommodation unit.
habitable room means any room of a dwelling unit or accommodation unit other than a bathroom,
laundry, toilet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, stair, lobby, photographic darkroom, clothes
drying room and other space of a specialised nature occupied neither frequently nor for extended
periods.
habitat tree means a tree whether living or dead that
a) has 1 or more hollows, pipes or splits which are located more than 2m above ground level;
or
b) hosts epiphytes or termite mounds; or
c) is a koala habitat tree.
heritage site has the meaning given in the Heritage Overlay general provisions (Part 13, Division
5).
high impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
house site area means a part of an allotment used as, or intended to be useused to accommodate
a Residential Use, that can be serviced by an adequate access drive and is capable of sustaining
a range of housing styles and an area for ancillary uses and works including swimming pools,
play/recreation area, and outbuildings. This definition does not include effluent disposal areas.
IDAS has the same meaning as in the IPA.
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IPA means the Integrated Planning Act 1997 .
impact assessable assessment see assessment categorycategories of development (has the
same meaning as in the IPAPlanning Act 2016).
inconsistent use means the use is strongly inappropriate in the relevant zones because it is
incompatible with other uses generally expected in that zone.
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The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme remains valid under current
Queensland planning legislation.
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information centre means a building no larger than 100m , in which information is provided to the
general public to enhance their understanding of the natural environment or heritage values
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attached to a locality. It may also include a ranger station but not a travel agent or tour booking
agency.
infrastructure has the same meaning as in the SPA.
infrastructure agreement has the same meaning as in the SPA.
jetty means jetties, wharves, pontoons, above water boat storage (AWBS) and pneumatic devices.
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koala habitat trees are trees of the genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Angophora or Lophostemon
and also include koala food trees listed in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
landscaped area (including landscaped buffer areas, landscaped building setback and
landscaping) means part of a site comprising predominantly soft landscaping and set aside for the
purposes of enhancing or protecting the amenity of the site. The term includes the areas occupied
by a rainwater tank and bicycle racks, swimming pools or ponds and garden paths, but does not
include impervious surfaces such as driveways, vehicle access lanes, vehicle parking and
manoeuvring areas, waste storage areas, and the like.
local origin means a species occurring in an area which is within its historical natural range.
locality means an identified geographical area depicted on Map NPLM divided into zones.
lot has the same meaning as in the IPA.
low impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
major road network means Beckmans Road, Black Mountain Range Road (part), Black Mountain
Road (part), Bridge Street, Bruce Highway, Bruce Highway south on-ramp, Butler Street (part),
Charles Street (part), Coles Creek Road, Cooroy-Belli Road, Cooroy By-pass north on-ramp,
Cooroy By-pass south off-ramp, Cooroy Connection Road, Cooroy-Noosa Road, Cooroy-Noosa
Road (Jack Hassett Dr), Cootharaba Road (part), Cooyar Street, Cudgerie Drive, Cullinane Street,
David Low Way, Diamond Street (part), Doonella Street (part), Dr Pages Road, Edwards Street,
Eenie Creek Road and any extension to David Low Way, Elm Street, Emu Mountain Road,
Eumundi-Noosa Road, Factory Street, George Street, Gibson Road, Greenridge-Pinbarren Road,
Gympie-Kin Kin Road, Heathland Drive, Hill Street, Hilton Terrace, Junction Road, King Street,
Kinmond Creek Road (part), Laguna Street, Lake Flat Road, Lake Macdonald Drive, Langura
Street, Leslie Drive, Louis Bazzo Drive, Main Street, Maple Street, Mary River Road, Mary Street
(part), McKinnon Drive, Memorial Avenue (part), Moorindil Street, Myall Street, Neusa Vale Road,
Noosa Drive, Noosa Parade, Poinciana Avenue (part), Pomona Connection Road, Pomona-Kin Kin
Road, Pound Road, Prince Street, Queen Street, Railway Crsg, Reef Street, Reserve Street,
Sidoni Street (part), Sister Tree Creek Road, Summit Road, Sunrise Road, Sunshine Beach Road,
Tewantin Road, Traveston-Cooran Road, Walter Hay Drive, Werin Street, Weyba Road, Yurol
Forest Drive.
marine facility purpose means a commercial facility relating directly to boating.
material change of use has the same meaning as in the IPA.
medium impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
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Schedule 7 Koala Habitat Areas is used for assessing development in koala habitat areas against the Biodiversity Overlay
Code provisions and the koala conservation criteria contained in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006
and Management Program 2006-2016 and the Koala Sensitive Design Guidelines 2012. Koala habitat trees are not
confined to the areas mapped in Schedule 7, but also occur throughout other parts of Noosa Shire. The South East
Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRP) koala habitat values maps show koala
habitat within assessable development areas defined under the SPRP.
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motel means the use of premises for providing overnight, short-stay or holiday accommodation for
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travellers in accommodation units, as well as parking spaces for their motor vehicles and on-site
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reception/bookings office facilities. The term includes ancillary administration, restaurant, and
conference facilities, and manager or caretaker's residence.
native vegetation means vegetation of local origin occurring within its natural range.
natural ground surface or natural ground level for an allotment means:
a) the ground level of the allotment on the day the first plan of survey showing the allotment
was registered; or
b) if the ground level on the day mentioned in paragraph (a) is not known, the natural ground
surface as determined by a cadastral surveyor.
open construction, in relation to fences, means not less than 50% of the width of the lot has either
no fencing, or fencing that can be seen through. (See Figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1—Open construction of fences and examples
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outdoor dining area means an outdoor area, associated with an Entertainment or dining
business or a Retail business Type 1 or Type 2, for the use of patrons. The term includes roofed
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or unroofed areas. The term includes dining areas located in the road reserve.
operational work has the same meaning as in the IPA.
overlay—
a) means a layer over the zones and localities based on special physical attributes of an
identified area, place or site; and
b) assessment categories are identified, in Part 13, for development affected by an overlay.
passive parkland means public open space that is left predominantly in its natural state protecting
the native flora and fauna. This type of parkland may—
a) provide some passive recreational opportunities such as walking tracks and BBQ
facilities;
b) form a landscaped buffer area between a residential development and incompatible
adjoining land uses such as roads and industrial areas; and
c) be, or form part of, a wildlife and/or riparian corridor.
person has the same meaning as in the IPA.
priority infrastructure plan means the Priority Infrastructure Plan contained in Part 15 of the
Planning Scheme.
plot ratio means the gross floor area divided by the area of the site.
population density means the hypothetical population of a site used for residential uses which is
calculated in terms of—
a) a number of persons per hectare; or
b) a number of persons,
and is based upon the rates of occupancy contained in Table 6.1, provided that if in the opinion of
Council any room is capable of being utilised as a bedroom, the Council may determine that the
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room shall be calculated as a bedroom for the purposes of determining population density .
Table 6.1 RATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR POPULATION DENSITY
Nature of accommodation Rate of occupancy
Accommodation unit containing 1 bedroom 1.4 persons
Dwelling unit containing 1 bedroom 1.7 persons
Dwelling unit or accommodation unit containing 2 bedrooms 2.4 persons
Dwelling unit or accommodation unit containing 3 or more bedrooms 3.3 persons
Unit within Retirement & Special Needs Housing 1.5 persons
hostel or dormitory beds, where double beds are classified as 2 beds
a) for the purpose of providing for visitor accommodation only 0.6 persons per bed
b) for purposes not described above 1 person per bed
precinct means an identified area within a zone with special attributes to which certain zone
provisions apply.
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For example a study or media room which could function as a bedroom, either as proposed or with the addition of a door,
is likely to be calculated as a bedroom.
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predominant slope is the slope of a house site area, building footprint or use area measured
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perpendicular to the contours of the area and calculated as follows:
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Predominant slope (%) = (x ÷ y) x 100
where:
‘x’ is the vertical distance in metres between the highest point and the lowest point of the
area; and
‘y’ is the horizontal distance in metres measured in a straight line between the highest point
and the lowest point of the area.
Where the area has more than one predominant slope, eg. a knoll or a gully, the average of
the predominant slopes shall apply.
premises has the same meaning as in the IPA
private open space means outdoor areas of the premises set aside for the exclusive use of
occupants of the dwelling unit or accommodation unit that are accessed directly from living areas.
The term includes courtyards, decks, terraces, balconies, verandahs and roof terraces and hard
and soft landscaping.
probable maximum flood means the largest flood that could reasonably occur at a particular
location, resulting from the probable maximum precipitation. The PMF defines the extent of flood-
prone land. Generally, it is not physically or financially possible to provide general protection
against this event.
probable solution means precise criteria or standards that provide a guide for achieving a specific
outcome in whole or in part, but do not necessarily establish compliance with a code.
professional office means office premises used for the provision of professional services or the
giving of professional advice generally by appointment rather than relying on a high volume of
walk-in clients.
PSP means planning scheme policy.
public open space means outdoor areas of land under the ownership of the Federal, State or
Local Government, to which the public may or may not have access. The term includes lands
reserved for parks or beach protection purposes but does not include land used for Business uses
or Infrastructure uses.
QDC means the Queensland Development Code under the Building Act 1975.
rear lot means a lot where access is provided only by means of—
a) an access strip which forms part of the lot; or
b) an easement over contiguous land.
reconfiguring a lot has the same meaning as in the IPA.
recruitment habitat tree means a tree selected for its potential to become a habitat tree and
exhibiting two or more of the following characteristics—
a) large dominant or co-dominant characteristics; or
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b) damaged, branchy, open crowned or with multiple leaders; or
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c) containing hollows, pipes or splits; or
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d) known to develop hollows early and to live a relatively long time (ie. Eucalyptus, Corymbia
and Angophora species); or
e) hosting epiphytes or termite mounds.
recyclable waste means clean and inoffensive waste of a recyclable nature.
removal building or removal home means any building that has been previously established on
any site and which has been relocated to a site in Noosa Shire (including from elsewhere on the
same site). It does not include new transportable buildings as separately defined.
residential aged care means premises housing elderly persons under the supervision of nursing
care. Residents are accommodated in bedrooms or bed-sit units but not dwelling units
residential development means both urban settlement and rural settlement.
residential zone means any of the following zones – Detached Housing, Semi-attached Housing,
Attached Housing, Visitor Mixed Use and Rural Settlement zone.
retirement village means premises where older members of the community or retired persons
reside, or are to reside, in independent living units or serviced units, under a retirement village
scheme.
riparian vegetation includes—
a) vegetation along the foreshore;
b) vegetation in a permanent freshwater watercourse or existing within 50m from the top of the
bank of a permanent freshwater watercourse
c) vegetation in a permanent tidal watercourse or within 250m from the top of the bank of a
permanent tidal watercourse;
d) vegetation in Lake Macdonald or within 400m of the full level of ponded water within Lake
Macdonald; or
e) vegetation in a riparian zone.
riparian zone means land which adjoins, directly influences, or is influenced by a body of water..
risk management means a process consisting of well-defined steps which, when taken in
sequence, support better decision making by contributing to a greater insight into risks and their
impacts.
road means the total width of road reserve from lot boundary to lot boundary.
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roadside stall means the use of premises exceeding 5m but no more than 25m for the display
and sale of goods in rural areas.
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rural settlement means residential development on a lot greater than 2,000m , regardless of
whether the land is also used for hobby farming.
RV (Recreational Vehicle) means a motorized or towable vehicle that combines transportation
and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and accommodation. The term includes
caravans, campervans, motorhomes, camper trailers, truck mounted camper. The term does not
include a cabin or transportable building as separately defined.
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secondary dwelling means a dwelling used in conjunction with, and subordinate to, a detached
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house on the same lot. A secondary dwelling may be constructed under a detached house, be
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attached to a detached house or be free standing. For clarity a detached house could not include
more than one secondary dwelling.
sediment barrier means
a) purpose designed geotextile sediment fabric (i.e. not shadecloth) attached to posts with the
geotextile buried in an upstream trench; or
turf of a minimum 600mm width immediately within the property boundary.
self-assessable see assessment category (has the same meaning as in the IPA).
self-contained means containing at least a bathroom, toilet, kitchen and one habitable room.
self-contained RV overnight area means premises used for the parking of self-contained RVs, for
a maximum of 4 consecutive nights, where no water is provided and no liquid or solid waste is left
or disposed of on site. Self-contained RVs are those that can hold fresh water, greywater and/or
blackwater and have on board cooking and sleeping facilities.
service area has the same meaning as in the Water Act 2000.
services - includes sewerage systems, water supply networks, gas mains and infrastructure,
power, telecommunications infrastructure, stormwater drainage systems and stormwater overland
flowpaths.
setback means the minimum distance from any lot boundary to a building or structure, excluding
eaves, roof overhangs and awnings provided they encroach no more than 600mm into the setback
distance.
site means any land on which development is carried out or is proposed to be carried out
(including the whole or part of one lot or more than one lot where each of those lots is contiguous
with the other or another).
site cover means the proportion of a site covered by all buildings and structures shown as a
percentage. For enclosed spaces this includes the area within the outside wall and for unenclosed
spaces this includes the area measured along a line 600mm in from the perimeter of the roof. Site
cover includes garages and other roofed outbuildings, but does not include landscape structures
such as in-ground pools and decks.
site facilities include loading docks, external storage areas, waste storage areas, clothes drying
areas, letter boxes within multiple housing or visitor accommodation, and mechanical plant and
equipment.
slope means—
a) for the purpose of reconfiguring a lot—
i. where a proposed lot is contained wholly within a single slope category shown on a
slope analysis, the slope of that category; or
ii. where a proposed lot is contained within more than one slope category shown on a
slope analysis, the predominant slope of the house site area or use area, as follows—
A. where the house site area or use area is contained within one slope category
shown on a slope analysis, the slope of that category; or
B. where the house site area or use area is contained within more than one slope
category shown on a slope analysis, the slope is the average of all predominant
slopes of the house site area or use area.
b) For the purposes of building works or material change of use, the slope of the building
footprint or use area is that determined as follows—
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i. where the building footprint or use area has one predominant slope, that slope;
ii. where the building footprint or use area has more than one predominant slope, the
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average of all predominant slopes, provided that—
A. the slope shall be determined to the nearest whole number; and
B. where there is any question about the determination of slope, the slope shall be
as determined by the Assessment Manager.
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slope analysis means, for the purpose of reconfiguring a lot, a diagram prepared by a cadastral
surveyor indicating the slope of the site based on one metre contour intervals using the following
slope categories—
• 0-10% slope
• >10-15% slope
• >15-20% slope
• >20-25% slope
• >25-33% slope, etc
sloping sites means sites or parts of sites that exceed a gradient of 1 in 5 or 20% and includes
steep slopes.
small dwelling unit means a dwelling unit containing no more than 2 bedrooms, no study, media
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room or other rooms capable of being used as a bedroom, and has no more than 90m of gross
floor area.
soft landscaping means trees, shrubs, grass, garden beds and impervious surfaces that occur
naturally such as rock outcrops. Soft landscaping is not located on top of a constructed slab or
other structure and is capable of supporting the establishment and growth of canopy trees as well
as other species. The term does not include swimming pools or impervious surfaces such as
driveways, vehicular access lanes, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, pathways, stormwater
structures, tennis courts, decks, balconies, roof terraces and the like. It also does not include
areas over which balconies cantilever unless there is a vertical height of 4 metres between the
ground and the structure to allow for significant planting.
steep slopes means sites or parts of sites that exceed a gradient of 1 in 4 or 25%.
storey means that space within a building which is situated between one floor level and the floor
level next above, or if there is no floor above, the ceiling or roof above and includes a space for the
accommodation of vehicles. Any such space that exceeds a vertical dimension of 5m comprises
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more than 1 storey.
structure means any building, wall, fence or other structure or anything fixed to or projecting from
any building, wall, fence or other structure. The term includes any part of any structure.
towns means urban settlements with business uses serving more than local needs. These
include Cooroy, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Peregian Beach, Pomona, Sunshine Beach and
Tewantin.
transportable building means a building which is not capable of being registered under the
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, and comprises one or more major
sections that are constructed and assembled away from its located site. It includes any associated
structures such as awnings that form part of the building. The term includes a transportable
dwelling or a transportable office.
undesirable plant species means plants identified in Table 9.1 of PSP3—Landscaping Plants and
Guidelines.
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A slope analysis is to be prepared with any application for reconfiguring a lot and be able to be overlayed on the plan of
subdivision.
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The definition of ‘Building Height in Storeys’ may provide further clarification.
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urban growth boundary means the extent of land suitable for urban development including
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residential, industrial, retail, commercial and community activities. It includes established towns
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and villages and any land suitable for urban growth.
urban settlement means towns or villages supporting residential development on lots that are
predominantly of an urban scale.
use in relation to a use class, means a use for a purpose that is within that use class. The use
may include multiple uses.
use area means the sum of the area of the premises (exclusive of all walls and columns), including
all storeys, used or intended for use for a particular purpose. The term excludes—
a) the areas (inclusive of all walls and columns) of any lift rooms, motor rooms, air conditioning
or other mechanical or electrical plant or equipment rooms located at any topmost storey;
b) The areas of any staircases or liftwells;
c) The areas of any common foyer or arcade ;
d) The areas of any public toilets; and
e) The areas used for the access, parking and associated manoeuvring of motor vehicles.
use class means a group of uses having different purposes but broad characteristics in common.
vegetation means a tree, plant or organism of vegetable origin (whether living or dead) but does
not include a plant declared as a pest under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route
Management) Act 2002 or an exotic weed or undesirable plant species, or plant species identified
in a pest management plan adopted by Noosa Shire Council or the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council.
villages means urban settlements with distinguishable boundaries but with limited or no business
or community uses. These include Castaways Beach, Cooran, Cooroibah, Kin Kin, Boreen Point,
Marcus Beach, Sunrise Beach and Teewah.
visitor hostel means a budget visitor accommodation building(s) which accommodate 6 or more
unrelated persons with shared facilities including kitchen and laundry facilities. Sanitary and
bathroom facilities as well as bedrooms may also be shared.
wall height means the distance measured from natural ground surface to the underside of the
building eaves.
wall length means the length of any external wall in one plane, provided that—
a) walls that are offset by less than 600mm are measured as one wall; and
b) walls that are on the same alignment and are separated by less than 25m are measured as
one wall.
waste means any discharged, rejected, unwanted, surplus or abandoned material whether solid,
liquid or gas. The term does not include regulated waste as defined in the Environmental Protection
(Waste Management) Regulation 2000.
waste storage area means a designated area for the holding of waste storage bins and use for the
storage of waste.
watercourse has the same meaning as in the Water Act 2000.
waterway means a river, stream, creek, wetland, estuary, lake, lagoon and coastal waters.
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wetland means natural or artificial areas of permanent or periodic inundation (whether natural or
artificial) with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt. The term includes areas of
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marine water not exceeding 6m depth at low tide.
zone —
a) means an identified geographical area within a locality in which particular land uses are
allocated;
b) assessment categories are identified for development according to the zone in which the
development is proposed to occur; and
c) a zone may include a precinct.
zone of influence means the horizontal area on both sides of the centreline of infrastructure,
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including water mains, sewer lines and stormwater lines, that is within a 45 angle of the invert level
of the infrastructure and the natural ground surface. An example is shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2—Zone of Influence
Clear of
outermost
Zone of influence
w
45o
d
w = 2d
Infrastructure
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PART 3 - DESIRED ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES 1
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3.1 Desired environmental outcomes
3.1.1 The desired environmental outcomes are based on ecological sustainability as defined by
IPA and are the basis for the measures of the planning scheme.
3.1.2 Each desired environmental outcome is sought to be achieved having regard to each of
the other desired environmental outcomes.
3.1.3 The desired environmental outcomes for Noosa Shire are as follows—
a) AGRICULTURE USES
Agricultural industry developmentuses is maintained by—
contribute to Noosa Shire’s economy, environment, rural heritage and hinterland
character by;
i ensuring land is suitable for sustainable agricultural uses and environmental
impacts are avoided and managed through effective land management
practices including:
a. avoiding land clearing, loss of significant habitat, visual scarring of
significant landscapes, impacts on downstream land and groundwater,
environmental harm and erosion; and
b. management of fertiliser applications.
iii conserving land for economically viable and environmentally sustainable
agricultural purposes;
iiiii preventing the fragmentation of agricultural land;
iiiiv facilitating the growth of non-traditional, though high value, crops which that
have minimal impact on the natural environment or adjacent crops;
ivv facilitating the growth of non-traditional animal husbandry practices such as
aquaculture, where it does not alienate agricultural land or have a
detrimental impact upon the environment;
vvi protecting agricultural pursuits from incompatible uses, particularly those
more suitably located within the urban growth boundary;
vi facilitating the growth of farm forestry practices;
vii value adding to farm produce to enhance economic viability;
viiivii improving opportunities for mutually beneficial enterprises that are
complementary to agriculture and other non-agricultural uses that do not
diminish agricultural production, such as roadside stalls, farm gate sales,
home based occupations and visitor accommodation; and
viii adopting water and energy efficient practices; and.
ix providing opportunities for value added industries before agricultural produce
leaves the farm gate;
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Desired environmental outcomes (DEOs) are defined in the IPA and cover a broad range of community expectations in
relation to such issues as community needs, economic activity and nature conservation. For the purpose of the Sustainable
Planning Act 2016, these are taken to be Strategic Outcomes for the Planning Scheme Area.
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x maintaining an economically viable and environmentally sustainable
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agricultural sector by responding to changes to traditional markets and the
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emergence of new markets such as farm forestry, macadamias, small scale
specialised crops and agricultural tourism;
xi ensuring genetically modified crops employ farm management practices for
the planting and raising of crops to avoid adverse impact on adjacent crops
or those downwind or downstream;
xii ensuring new uses that are sensitive to chemicals, dust or noise are not
located in rural areas close to farms or agricultural lands;
ixxiii recognising agriculture as a significant lifestyle contributor with part time
small scale, often high value, operations as an attraction to rural areas.
Community implications of Agriculture Uses:
• Agriculture is an important part of Noosa Shire’s rural heritage and an integral contributor to the
hinterland character. The retention of agricultural activities in those areas where farming has
been the traditional use and where environmental impacts may be successfully managed will assist
agriculture’s contribution to the character of Noosa Shire.
• Factors such as poor land management, poor management of fertiliser applications and inappropriate
land clearing cause environmental harm through erosion, loss of significant habitat, visual scarring
of significant landscapes and unacceptable impacts on downstream land and surface and
groundwater. The potential impacts of rural activities should be significant factors in determining
land’s suitability for sustainable agricultural use.
• Agriculture is also a significant lifestyle contributor, with part time, small-scale though often high
value operations, serving as an attraction to the rural areas.
• Agriculture is an important contributor to Noosa Shire’s economy. The maintenance of an
economically viable and environmentally sustainable agricultural sector will require recognition of
and response to changes to traditional markets and the emergence of new markets. Growth areas
within the industry are expected to be in the areas of farm forestry, macadamias, small scale
specialised crops and agricultural tourism. Providing opportunities for value adding to occur, before
agricultural produce leaves the farm gate, can also enhance economic performance.
• New uses that are sensitive to chemicals, dust or noise should not be located in rural areas close to
farms or agricultural lands.
• Careful consideration and farm management processes are required for the planting and raising of
genetically modified crops, so that they do not adversely impact on adjacent crops or those
downwind or downstream.
b) COMMERCIAL & RETAIL USES
A hierarchy of centres with a range of Commercial and Retail business uses
provide suitable levels of amenity, service and access to the community, consistent
with the community’s location and needs and is based onby—
i a proportion of Noosa Shire’s higher order needs being fulfilled by centres in
other areas, particularly the Principal Regional Activity Centre of
Maroochydore;
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ii the Shire Business Centre, a Major Activity Centre for the purposes of the
SEQ Regional Plan and the highest order centre within Noosa Shire,
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developinged in stages consistent with the needs of the population of Noosa
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Shire and areas to the immediate south;
iii protecting the long term viability of the Shire Business Centre as the
principalle business, retail and administrative centre, by setting aside short
term needs to ensure the long term implementation of the centre;
iv no other centre or major retail and commercial development occurring within
the coastal urban settlements, except those serving predominantly
neighbourhoods and local communities;
v centres serving different roles that strive to find a market edge to strengthen
their market position and reinforce their individual identities within the
established retail hierarchy;
ivvi recognising that it may be necessary to increase floor space in existing
centres to meet changing needs, provided any increased floor space does
not impact on the successful operation and development of the Shire
Business Centre;
vvii business centres at Cooroy, Noosa Junction, Noosaville and Tewantin;
viviii neighbourhood or visitor centres at Peregian Beach, Sunrise Beach,
Sunshine Beach, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Tewantin, Cooroibah and
Teewah;
viiix the town centre of Pomona and the village centres of Kin Kin, Boreen Point
and Cooran;
x commercial and retail facilities recognising and reflecting the natural
character and environmental values of Noosa Shire to assist in achieving
sustainable economic and employment growth across a range of industry
sectors;
viiixi uUses that comprise a large component of Commercial and Retail
business uses or other non-industrial uses are not locatinged on land that
is otherwise intended for iIndustrial business uses;
ix Home-based business uses that contribute to the economy of Noosa, but
do not reduce surrounding residential amenity or environmental values; and
xii businesses adopting energy efficiency and water conservation principles to
reduce the reliance on fossil fuels for thermal comfort and water heating;.
xiii new development having a high level of streetscape character and building
design that is at a human scale, integrated with the surrounding built form
and landscape features, has visual relationships between indoor and
outdoor spaces and contributes to an informal atmosphere and low speed
traffic environment; and
xxiv supporting home based businesses that contribute to the economy and
reduce demands on transport infrastructure and land resources for
businesses, while maintaining surrounding residential amenity and
environmental values.
Community implications of Commercial & Retail Uses:
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•Residents and visitors use commercial & retail facilities on a day-to-day basis. The
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character and design of the establishments in which such business facilities are conducted
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are therefore a significant influence on resident and visitor perception of Noosa Shire.
•Features such as human scale, development integrated with surrounding built form and
landscape fabric, visual relationships between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces, low key
informal atmospheres and low stress traffic environments play a key role in characterising
commercial and retail facilities in Noosa Shire. These features are recognised and sought
by the Noosa community and distinguish facilities in Noosa Shire from those in other
Sunshine Coast and south-east Queensland areas.
•Commercial and retail facilities that recognise and reflect the natural character and
environment values of Noosa Shire will assist in achieving sustainable economic and
employment growth across a range of industry sectors.
•Home-based businesses reduce demands on transport infrastructure and for land
resources for business purposes. They involve minimal capital outlays and allow for child
supervision in the home. Such businesses will often be small scale knowledge economy
businesses which are sophisticated businesses involving a high turnover and profit and may
equally have insignificant impacts on neighbouring properties.
•Businesses use energy efficiency principles in design and minimise the reliance on fossil
fuels for thermal comfort and water heating.
•Protecting the long term viability of the Shire Business Centre may mean setting aside
short term needs to ensure the medium-long term implementation of the centre. No other
centres or major retail and commercial development are intended within the coastal urban
settlements, with the exception of those servicing predominantly neighbourhoods and local
communities.
•Existing centres in Noosa Shire serve different roles and will strive to find a market
edge, strengthen their market position and reinforce their individual identities as a means
of retaining their competitiveness within the established retail hierarchy.
c)COMMUNITY USES AND FACILITIES
An adequate range of community services and facilities supporting the physical,
safety, artistic and social needs of the community are equitably distributed by —
i. having regard to the—
a. location and density of housing;
a.b. location of transport infrastructure;
a.c. location of business centres;
a.d. demographic, social, cultural and economic patterns of Noosa Shire;
a.e. function of towns and villages; and
a.f. protection of rural lands for rural purposes by-.
ii. creating lively and vibrant town centres with community facilities that provide a
community focal point, sense of identity and means of social interaction;
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iii. locating community facilities where possible on public transport corridors to
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iv. developing community facilities to:
a. be at a human scale;
b. be integrated with surrounding built form and landscape features;
c. provide a visual relationship between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces;
d. provide a low key informal atmosphere and low stress traffic environment;
e. promote a sense of place and common ownership; and
f. reflect the natural character and environment values of Noosa Shire.
v. ensuring community services and facilities are flexible enough to meet the
changing needs of the resident population and respond to specific needs of
people with special needs, such as older people, children, low income earners
and people with disabilities;
vi. involving the community in the planning of community buildings and spaces
promoting community ownership and enduring pride in the place; and
vii. ensuring existing facilities encourage a high level of participation in, and
appreciation for, the arts by being multi-purpose and effectively used, allowing
for a wide range of artistic and cultural pursuits.
Community implications of Community Uses:
• Lively and vibrant town centres and community facilities in Noosa Shire will provide a community
focal point, sense of identity and means of social interaction.
• Community facilities are generally located on public transport corridors to maximise accessibility.
• Community facilities in Noosa Shire are characterised by features such as human scale,
development integrated with surrounding built form and landscape fabric, visual relationships
between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces, low key informal atmospheres and low stress traffic
environments play a key role in distinguishing community facilities in Noosa Shire from those in
other Sunshine Coast and south-east Queensland areas.
• Community facilities that recognise and reflect the natural character and natural environment
values of Noosa Shire will assist in promoting a sense of place and common ownership.
• As the population of Noosa Shire changes, community services and facilities must be flexible
enough to meet the needs of the resident population including people with special needs, such as
older people, children, low income earners and people with disabilities.
• Involving the community in the planning of community building and spaces will promote community
ownership and enduring pride in the place.
• Given the ability to acquire new land for additional facilities is limited it is imperative that existing
facilities are put to best use, which for many will mean multiple uses.
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• Noosa, as well as individuals, benefit from a high level of participation in, and appreciation for the
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d) HERITAGE
The indigenous and non-indigenous history, culture and traditions are reflected
in the built and natural heritage of Noosa Shire and are preserved for future
generations by - .
i. protecting heritage sites and places that have significance and value and
contribute to our understanding of who we are and how Noosa Shire has
evolved; and
ii. providing opportunities for economically viable adaptive re-use of buildings
where it is compatible and sensitive to the local character and historical
context of the heritage site or place.
Community implications of Heritage:
• Heritage sites and places have significance and value and contribute to our understanding of who we
are and how Noosa Shire has evolved.
• Appreciation of Noosa Shire’s heritage, its non-indigenous history and its landscape, is reflected in
the lifestyles and interests of its residents and in the work of architects, artists, authors,
designers and the like.
• Opportunities for economically viable adaptive re-use of buildings that are compatible and sensitive
to the local character and historic context are encouraged.
e) INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS USES
Industrial uses and extractive and mining uses contribute to the local economy and
employment sector by—
i providinge suitable levels of service and employment to the community;
ii promotinge the sale of local products;
iii are being predominantly low key, clean and service-orientated;
iv are being underpinned by environmentally sustainable development
practices that avoid adverse impacts on immediate or surrounding
settlements or ecosystems;
v developing and operatinge in a sustainable manner, including the prudent
use of non-renewable resources;
vi result in a proportion of Noosa’s industrial sector being part of a wider
hierarchy where larger scale and higher order needs being are fulfilled by
facilities located in other areas, particularly the Principal Regional Activity
Centre of Maroochydore;
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vii protecting industrial areas, valuable extractive and mineral resources and
associated heavy vehicle haul routes, particularly from the encroachment of
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viii utilisinge water and energy efficient practices;
viii .
ix industrial uses being of a relatively small scale whist still being a significant
contributor to the local economy, with a product market that will range from
local to international scale;
x supporting the potential for various industries in the rural hinterland including
for example, food production, recreation and tourism, and furniture
manufacturing;
xi supporting home based industrial businesses that reduce demands on land
resources for businesses, while maintaining surrounding residential amenity
and environmental values;
xii industrial uses being located and managed to avoid adverse impacts on
other economic sectors, including those reliant on Noosa’s character and
natural environment; and
xiii recognising extractive and mining resources are finite, location fixed natural
resources that are significant to Noosa Shire’s economy and need to be
appropriately managed.
Community implications of Industrial Business Uses:
• Noosa Shire’s industrial sector is part of a wider hierarchy on the Sunshine Coast, where larger
scale and higher order uses will be found in local government areas to the south.
• Industry will generally be of a relatively small scale, as compared to that found in cities. Whilst
comparative scale is likely to be small, product markets will range from local to international and as
a consequence, industrial business will be significant contributors to Noosa Shire’s economy.
• The rural hinterland has potential for various industries linked, for example, to food production,
recreation and tourism, and furniture manufacturing.
• Home-based industrial businesses reduce demands on land resources for business purposes. They
involve minimal capital outlays and are often small scale, having insignificant impacts on neighbours.
• Inappropriately located or managed industrial business can cause adverse impacts on other
economic sectors, particularly those reliant on Noosa’s character and natural environment.
• Extractive and mining resources are a finite and location-fixed natural resource of economic
significance to Noosa Shire and are to be appropriately managed.
f) NATURAL RESOURCES
Renewable natural resources are used sustainably and non-renewable natural
resources are used prudently. The use of natural resources does not have a
significant adverse impact upon other land uses. Natural resources include—
water;
fisheries and forest resources;
coastal resources;
soil resources; and
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extractive and mining resources.
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Renewable natural resources are used sustainably and non-renewal natural
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resources are used prudently, including water, fisheries and forest resources,
coastal resources, soil resources and extractive and mining resources by-
i. ensuring the use of natural resources do not have a significant adverse
impact upon other land uses;
ii. protecting water quality in the Noosa River system, Lake Macdonald and
other watercourses from the effects of development through the protection of
headwaters, maintenance of regular water flow, adequate riparian
vegetation, monitoring of stormwater and pollutant loads, the ecological
sustainability of commercial and recreational fishing and the control of urban
and rural land uses;
iii. supporting sustainable forestry including native farm forestry in appropriate
locations;
iv. significant extractive resources supporting the demand for development
primarily within Noosa Shire, and nearby locations;
v. preventing development for the purpose of extractive industry on land with
significant conservation values or where incompatible development is
nearby;
vi. ensuring development does not diminish the quality of water in groundwater
systems, watercourses or along the coast or does not alter the volume of
water flows in watercourses;
vii. ensuring development protects the quality of soil resources and air quality
from development or land management practices that could potentially erode
or degrade their quality;
viii. protecting coastal areas that are vulnerable to erosion and subject to wave
inundation by ensuring development does not impact on coastal resources
and their values or place people and property at risk; and
ix. requiring development in close proximity of the beach to not be at a greater
intensity than existing development, unless it can be clearly demonstrated it
will not compromise coastal resources and values, nor interrupt the natural
cycles of erosion and accretion of beaches and foreshores.
Note: There are areas within Noosa Shire that are subject to mining leases.
These areas are identified on the Noosa Plan maps. Development for the
purposes identified in the lease is not subject to the provisions of the Noosa
Plan.
Community implications of Natural Resources
• Residents and visitors value the high level of water quality in the Noosa River system, Lake
Macdonald and other watercourses. Many factors contribute to river health including the
protection of headwaters, maintenance of regular water flow, the presence of adequate riparian
vegetation, control of river traffic, monitoring of stormwater and pollutant loads, the ecological
sustainability of commercial and recreational fishing and the control of urban and rural land uses.
• Parts of Noosa Shire are suited to sustainable forestry including native farm forestry. Council
supports these uses in appropriate locations and with appropriate controls.
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• Significant extractive resources are located within Noosa Shire and provide materials for
development within the Shire and elsewhere.
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• Some extractive resources are located in conjunction with or in close proximity to significant
conservation values or other incompatible development. These areas will not be developed for
extractive industry purposes during the life of the planning scheme.
• There are areas within Noosa Shire that are subject to mining leases. These areas are identified
on the Noosa Plan maps. Development for the purposes identified in the lease is not subject to the
provisions of the Noosa Plan.
• Development should not diminish the quality of water in groundwater systems, watercourses or
along the coast, nor should it diminish the volume of water flows in watercourses.
• The quality of soil resources and clean air also needs to be protected from development or land
management practices that could potentially erode or degrade these values.
• Coastal areas are vulnerable to erosion and can be subject to wave inundation. Development in these
areas can have adverse impacts on coastal resources and their values, as well as place people and
property at risk. Future development in close vicinity of the beach should not be at greater
intensity than existing levels, unless it can be clearly demonstrated that it would not compromise
coastal resources and values, nor interrupt the natural cycles of erosion and accretion of beaches
and foreshores.
g) OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS
Networks of open space and natural habitat, vegetated lands, wetlands,
watercourses and riparian zones are sensitivity managed and protected to and
avoid as far as practicable or, where avoidance is not practicable, minimise
adverse impacts resulting from development by -.
iii The protecting and managing the natural environment is protected and
managed in a way that—
a. supports the economy through the tourism industry and
contributes to the region’s competitive advantage and lifestyle;
b. maintains and improves landscape character and visual amenity;
c. builds ecological resilience and capacity to adapt to a changing
climate;
d. provides passive, nature-based recreation and educational
opportunities including appropriate eco-tourism facilities;
e. defines the boundaries to or of each of the distinct urban
localities of Noosa Shire; and
f. provides linkages beyond Noosa Shire’s boundaries;.
iiiii ecEcologically important areas are being protected, rehabilitated and
enhanced including their condition, extent, diversity and connectivity to
maintain and improve biodiversity, landscape stability, resilience and
ecological integrity of the natural environment;.
iviii kKoala habitat, connectivity and safety is being maintained and improved,
contributing to a net gain in koala habitat and assisting with the long term
stabilisation and recovery of viable populations across Noosa Shire,
Sunshine Coast and South East Queensland;.
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viv kKoala habitat offsets are being applied only as a last resort and achieve
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anachieving an equivalent or better environmental outcome and
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additional protection to environmental values at risk or additional
management actions to improve environmental values2;.
viv tTerrestrial and aquatic biodiversity values and water quality within the
Noosa River system is being protected;.
viivi nNatural waterways and wetlands are being maintained in their natural
state with development providing for rehabilitation and enhancement to
improve ecological functioning and water quality;.
viiivii cConstructed water bodies including canals are notnot being created
except where maintained as private assets and used for other than water
treatment purposes;.
ixviii The protecting and improving the quality of ground and surface water is
protected and improved in a manner that ensures its long term
environmental values, ecological integrity and sustainability;.
xix maintaining cCoastal foreshores including near shore marine
environments, beaches, dunes, rocky headlands, beaches and river
mouths are maintained in their natural state;.
xix ensuring dDevelopment protects coastal resources and values and
provides for physical coastal processes to occur naturally andnaturally
where adverse impacts to beare avoided as far as is practicable, or
where avoidance is not practicable, minimiseds and mitigated;s adverse
impacts.
maintaining the conservation of high proportions of vegetated land, as
compared to developed land, to distinguish Noosa Shire from other parts of
south-east Queensland;
maintaining the distinct vegetated character of Noosa Shire and the
retention of natural vegetation and landscaping with native species;
protecting sensitive areas of native bushland from the impacts of urban
activities such as domestic animals, escaped garden weeds, fertilisers and
stormwater run-off;
increasing the amount of land protected for conservation purposes under
public ownership that ideally represent the full range of habitats and
species found across Noosa Shire, forming corridors for the safe
movement and successful breeding of wildlife within the Shire and beyond;
the integrity of conservation reserves being supported by wider networks of
open space across Noosa Shire and beyond, comprising both natural
habitat and areas capable of regeneration or rehabilitation;
the upper reaches of the Noosa River remaining substantially undeveloped
and development in the lower reaches being consolidated within existing
settlements to protect the integrity of core habitats within ecologically
important areas and connecting linkages; and
development not impacting on views and vistas that characterise particular
localities in Noosa Shire including views to or from watercourses, beaches
or riparian corridors avoiding visual scarring of the hill slopes.
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Koala offsets under the South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRP) may
only be applied where located in areas shown as bushland habitat, high value rehabilitation habitat or medium value
rehabilitation habitat identified in the SPRP koala habitat values map.
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• The conservation of high proportions of vegetated land, as compared to developed land is important
to Noosa’s residents and visitors in distinguishing Noosa Shire from other parts of south-east
Queensland.
• The distinct vegetated character of Noosa Shire relies on the retention of natural vegetation and
landscaping with native species.
• Sensitive areas of native bushland need protection from urban impacts such as domestic animals,
escaped garden weeds, fertilisers and stormwater run-off.
• An increasing amount of land is protected for conservation purposes under public ownership.
Ideally these reserves will represent the full range of habitats and species found across Noosa
Shire, and form corridors for the safe movement and successful breeding of wildlife within the
Shire and beyond.
• The integrity of conservation reserves is supported by wider networks of open space across Noosa
Shire and beyond, comprising both natural habitat and areas capable of regeneration or
rehabilitation.
• The upper reaches of the Noosa River remain substantially undeveloped and development in the
lower reaches is consolidated within existing settlements to protect integrity of core habitats
within ecologically important areas and connecting linkages.
• Views and vistas characterise particular localities in Noosa Shire. For this reason it is vital
development does not impact on views to or from watercourses, beaches or riparian corridors.
Visual scarring of the hill slopes is also to be avoided.
h) SPORT & RECREATION USES
i The creation of sport and recreation opportunities, strongly relating to the
outdoors, are established to facilitate social interaction, healthy lifestyles and
appreciation and protection of Noosa Shire’s natural, cultural and community
assets including—
a. the subtropical climate;
b. the beaches, watercourses and foreshores;
c. the national parks and bushland;
d. the iconic mountains and landforms;
e. cultural traditions; and
f. sporting fields and facilities
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ii pPublic open space is being functional, accessible and connected;
iii pPublic open space supportings a range of formal and informal sporting,
recreational and community activities; and
iv Noosa Shire accommodatinges outdoor recreation and adventure sports
with minimal impact on the natural environment;.
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iv promoting physical activity for the purpose of relaxation or enjoyment,
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undertaken through casual or organised participation, resulting in
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opportunities for physical fitness, mental health, skill development and social
interaction;
v ensuring outdoor recreational facilities have no adverse impact on the
natural, cultural and lifestyle values around which they are based;
vi encouraging an appreciation for, and protection of, the natural environment
through use of open space;
vii providing educational experiences for residents and visitors through a
network of tracks and trails, including bridle trails, to appreciate and gain an
understanding of the natural features, local flora and fauna and in some
cases sites of heritage significance;
viii recognising the significant economic benefits sport and recreation uses, that
are consistent with community values, bring to Noosa Shire; and
ix providing recreation and leisure opportunities for all residents and visitors
including people with various levels of mobility and fitness.
Community implications of Sport and Recreation Uses:
• Physical activity for the purpose of relaxation or enjoyment, undertaken through casual or
organised participation, promotes physical fitness, mental health, skill development and social
interaction.
• Given local sport and recreational opportunities are largely focused on natural and cultural values,
the protection of these values is important for the maintenance of lifestyle. Hence efforts are
necessary to ensure outdoor recreational facilities have no adverse impact on the values around
which they are based.
• The opportunity to experience the open space fosters an appreciation for and protection of the
natural environment.
• The creation of tracks and trails, including bridle trails, help residents and visitors appreciate and
gain an understanding of the natural features, local flora and fauna and in some cases sites of
heritage significance.
• Sport and recreation uses consistent with community values also bring significant economic benefits
to Noosa Shire.
• Recreation and leisure opportunities are vital for all residents and visitors including people with
various levels of mobility and fitness.
i) RESIDENTIAL USES
Urban and rural settlement for residential use is contained within the defined urban
growth boundaries shown on zoning maps ZM1- ZM9 by - . It is developed to be
consistent with—
i development being within the planned capacity for roads, community
services and infrastructure for the particular locality;
ii the expectations of providing Noosa Shire’s population to have access to a
broad range of safe,, secure and affordable housing, that specifically caters
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for the current and projected demographic, economic and social profile of
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iii the expected development being consistent with the character and amenity
for of the particular locality;
iv the development considering the landform, natural environmental and
climatic conditions of the locality;
v employing energy efficiency and water conserving design principles;
vi being conveniently locatedce and with accessibility to urban services
employment and infrastructure; and
vii being suitablye separatedion from incompatible land uses .
vii residential environments maintaining the values identified in the Community
Vision;
viii considering the impact new development has on resident perceptions of
Noosa Shire’s natural resources, open space, clean environment, integration
of the landform and landscape, character, natural environment and resident
lifestyle;
ix open space or farming being the predominant landuse in rural areas,
ensuring urban or rural settlements do not impact on the role performed by
those landuses;
x development upholding the quality lifestyle and amenity sought by residents
of Noosa Shire with consideration given to density, noise, accessibility to
community services and infrastructure, security, traffic and aesthetics;
xi development contributing to Noosa Shire being distinct from other urban and
rural settlement environments in South-East Queensland;
xii employing energy efficiency principles in design, minimising the reliance on
fossil fuels for thermal comfort and water heating;
xiii responding to the changing housing needs of the community, including
changing demographics, changing composition of households, ageing and
in-migration, whilst not impacting on the amenity of residential
neighbourhoods or environmental values;
xiv urban and rural settlements not only satisfying the needs and aspirations of
residents, but in many cases also meeting requirements of visitors; and
xv making provision for, and coordinating the delivery of, infrastructure to
support population growth resulting from residential development including
water, sewerage, community services, roads and the like.
Community implications of Residential Use:
• The values identified in the Community Vision are a major element of attraction to those who chose
Noosa Shire as a place to live. Residential environments have a significant role in the maintenance
of those values.
• The impact of residential development on Noosa Shire’s natural resources, open space and clean
environment, as well as the degree to which development is integrated with the landform and
landscape will have a significant bearing on residents’ perceptions of the place they live, the Shire’s
character and natural environment and residents’ lifestyle.
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• In rural areas, the predominant land use is open space or farming. Urban or rural settlement can
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have a significant impact on the role performed by those land uses.
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• Urban or rural settlement that is not sensitive to the community values would create less desirable
living environments and ultimately an urban form that undermines those values. In addition, such
development threatens economic sectors, particularly tourism.
• The quality lifestyle sought by residents of Noosa Shire also demands high standards of residential
amenity. Factors such as density, noise, accessibility to community services and infrastructure,
security, traffic and aesthetics are of significance.
• The above aspects are factors that assist in making Noosa Shire distinct from other urban and
rural settlement environments in South-East Queensland.
• Residential development is to use energy efficiency principles in design and minimise the reliance on
fossil fuels for thermal comfort and water heating.
• Factors such as changing demographics, changing composition of households, ageing and in-migration
to Noosa Shire alter the housing needs of the community. Whilst it is necessary to cater for these
changing needs, resultant development should not impact on the amenity of residential
neighbourhoods or environmental values.
• Noosa Shire’s urban and rural settlements not only satisfy the needs and aspirations of residents,
but in many cases meet the requirements of visitors. This extends to residents and visitors being
attracted to the same forms of accommodation, which can cause some level of conflict.
• Population growth resultant from residential development has significant potential to impact on the
economic provision of community services and infrastructure. Proper planning and commonsense
dictate that the commitments made for residential development should coordinate with the ability
to provide the resultant communities with water, sewerage, community services, roads and the like.
As a consequence, planning commitments made within this scheme are designed for consistency with
the existing or planned capacity of the various community services and infrastructure.
j) TOURISM
A tourism industry is developed and sustained whichby—
i is being based on Noosa Shire’s natural assets including the subtropical
climate, the beaches, watercourses and foreshores, and the National Parks
and bushland;
ii fosterings an appreciation and understanding of heritage;
iii focussinges on the coastal localities of Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine
Beach and Peregian Beach, but provideswith complementary rural visitor
accommodation and experiences;
iv offerings visitors a range of experiences and accommodation types;
v contributinges to the economic wellbeing of Noosa Shire;
vi providinges educational or learning experiences that promote or enhance
understanding of environmental or cultural heritage values and farming
practices;
vii benefittings local residents and enhancinges residential amenity;
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viii is development being supporteded by appropriate infrastructure and
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ix achievinges ecological, economic and social sustainability;.
x upholding Noosa Shire’s international recognition for innovation and
ecological sustainability;
xi retaining a range of visitor accommodation choices including camping
grounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, hotels, motels, resorts, B&Bs,
guesthouses and serviced apartments;
xii avoiding mixing long-term accommodation for residents with short-term
accommodation for visitors, to avoid potential conflicts and the erosion of
visitor accommodation;
xiii recognising visitors often base their holidays on outdoor recreation activities
including swimming, fishing, camping, surfing, four wheel driving, bush
walking, horse riding, cycling and boating;
xiv tourism development facilitating education and interpretation of the natural
environment, culture and traditions of Noosa Shire;
xv reducing impacts on resident lifestyle and visitor experiences from peak
tourist periods by spreading visitor load across lengthy periods, as distinct
from a focussing on main holiday periods, where possible.
Community implications of Tourism:
• Success of the Noosa Shire tourism industry is such that it has earned international recognition for
innovation and ecological sustainability.
• The retention of a range of visitor accommodation choices is important to the economy of Noosa
Shire. This includes camping grounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, hotels, motels, resorts,
B&Bs, guesthouses and serviced apartments
• The loss of visitor accommodation to permanent residential housing reduces visitor choice and has a
negative effect on the economy.
• Mixing long-term accommodation for residents with short-term accommodation for visitors is
avoided because it erodes the visitor accommodation base and has potential to cause conflicts.
• Visitors often base their holidays on outdoor recreation activities including swimming, fishing,
camping, surfing, four wheel driving, bush walking, horse riding, cycling and boating.
• Responsible tourism development will facilitate education and interpretation of the natural
environment, culture and traditions of Noosa Shire.
• While the tourism economy is focused on natural low-key outdoor appeal and cultural values, the
views of Noosa Shire residents are often the best indicator of impacts that would adversely affect
the Shire’s core values.
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• Peaks within the tourism cycle generate significant impacts on residents’ lifestyle and visitors’
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experiences, due to the large increase in people in Noosa Shire. Therefore market emphasis has
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been directed to the Shire’s natural core values and to a spread of visitor load across lengthy
periods, as distinct from a focus on main holiday periods.
k) TRANSPORT & MOBILITY FUNCTIONS
Community access for all is provided to by a range of safe and efficient transport
choices appropriate to community needs, considering the location of residential
uses, community and shopping facilities, leisure opportunities and employment, by-
. These transport choices include—
A. affordable community transport, including on the roads and the Noosa River;
B. private vehicle;
C. cycling; and
D. walking.
i. facilitating access to employment, services, facilities and venues to meet the
day to day needs of residents including earning a living, mixing with others
and forming relationships;
ii. encouraging people to use transport alternatives other than private car;
iii. maintaining a road network for Noosa Shire that is low key, with
predominantly two lane roads and roundabouts, and local streets that are
vibrant public spaces;
iv. minimising adverse environmental impacts from road traffic on the
community;
v. not undertaking road or parking upgrades to accommodate peak traffic and
parking loads during holiday periods due to the potentially significant impacts
on both the natural and human-related core values of Noosa Shire;
vi. ensuring access to carparking does not adversely impact on pedestrian
movements, particularly in town centres, village centres and business
locations;
vii. integrating an accessible network for pedestrian and bicycle movements
including the provision for equitably shared road space and off-road
systems;
providing quality and innovative community transport for its residents and
visitors including better links between the hinterland and coast; and
i. maintaining Noosa River as a low speed visitor transport route, offering an
alternative to the use of roads and convenient access during special events.
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Community implications of Transport & Mobility Functions:
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On a basic level people need access to employment, services, facilities and venues in
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order to meet their day to day needs, earn a living, mix with others and form
relationships. In an area with dispersed services transport is a particularly significant
issue.
People will be encouraged to use transport alternatives other than the private car.
The road network for Noosa Shire will be low key, with predominantly two lane roads
and roundabouts, and with local streets being vibrant public spaces. Adverse
environmental impacts of road traffic on the community will be minimised.
• Peak traffic and parking loads during holiday periods will not be accommodated by road or parking
upgrading due to the potentially significant impacts on both the natural and human-related core
values of Noosa Shire.
• The provision of carparking access must not adversely impact on pedestrian movements, particularly
in town centres, village centres and business locations.
• Noosa Shire is progressing towards an integrated and accessible network for pedestrian and bicycle
movements including provisions to enable equitably shared road space, and for off-road systems.
• Noosa Shire seeks to provide quality and innovative community transport for its residents and
visitors, including better linking the hinterland with the coast.
• Sunshine Coast and Brisbane airports service residents and visitors of Noosa Shire.
• The Noosa River is used for low speed visitor transport purposes, offering an alternative to the use
of roads and providing convenient access to special events.
m)l) INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
The efficient provision and use of services such as water, sewerage, power,
telecommunications and waste disposal caters for the needs of residents and
visitors, relative to their location within Noosa Shire by -.
iii ensuring Tthe ongoing viability of existing infrastructure services and
facilities are protected from the impacts of future development;.
ii protecting eExisting and future bulk water infrastructure and corridors are
protected ffrom development and the encroachment of sensitive uses that
would compromise the corridor integrity, and the efficient delivery and
functioning of the infrastructure;
iii . Bulk water supply infrastructure is protected from encroachment from
sensitive uses.
iii maintaining an appropriate level of infrastructure and servicing to coastal
urban residents and visitors including power, telecommunications, garbage
collection and potable water;
iv employing innovative, environmentally sensitive approaches to water
collection and effluent disposal to rural households not connected to
reticulated water or sewerage;
v encouraging recycling of refuse;
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vi ensuring telecommunication infrastructure allows people to work and study
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from home and access goods and services over the internet;
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vii telecommunication towers and other installations not locating in visually
prominent locations;
viii recognising some residents obtain their energy needs from renewable
energy sources rather than relying on mains power; and
ix ensuring water and energy are used efficiently in an attempt to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and pressures on the supply of resources.
Community implications of Infrastructure & Services
Coastal urban residents and visitors expect a certain level of infrastructure and
servicing, which includes power, telecommunications, garbage collection, running
water and flush toilets.
Many rural households are not connected to municipal water or sewerage. In
these cases innovative, environmentally sensitive approaches to water collection
and effluent disposal may be employed.
Most residents, particularly those in urban areas, have access to kerbside
recycling. For the balance there is opportunity to separate recyclable waste at
their local tip.
Broadband telecommunications infrastructure allows people to work and study
from home and access goods and services over the Internet.
While telecommunication facilities are very important, towers and other
installations are not located in visually prominent locations.
Some residents get their energy needs from renewable energy sources rather
than relying on mains power
Water and energy are used efficiently in an attempt to minimise greenhouse gas
emissions and ensure the sustained supply of resources.
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