2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

Given the relative affordability and accessibility of Cooroibah, the locality is quite popular with families




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and retirees, suggesting a demand for community services. To date most of these services have been




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accessed in Tewantin or other localities in the Shire.

Communities
The Cooroibah Locality supports distinct communities.

The village of Cooroibah provides serviced urban housing in a tranquil, lakeside setting. Despite the
availability of urban infrastructure, a sense of informality prevails with residential development set
within the existing lakeside vegetation. An eclectic mix of character prevails with many homes
constructed from timber. This area is well established and many of the homes are original cottages.

The planned township of Cooloothin in the north of the locality is evidence of early intentions for the
exportation of timber and sugar via Cooloothin Creek and the Noosa River. In reality, some sugar was
grown but transport costs to the nearest refinery proved too high. In addition, timber supplies rapidly
grew scarce and the plans were abandoned. Today there remains a collection of secluded house blocks
amongst the bushland, relatively isolated from urban services.

Whilst less intensive, the rural settlement communities of the Cooroibah Locality also feature tranquil,
bushland settings. Two forms of development predominate, with development in the southern part of
the locality (south and east of Ringtail Creek) being more intensive than that of the north. In both
instances, the rural settlement communities appreciate the benefits of large lot living, where rural
vistas, privacy and open space are key features of the lifestyle.

Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle of low-density large acreage living. Privacy and open space are key
features of the lifestyle. Residents recognise that the lack of commercial development assists the
rural character of the locality.

Houses are generally of a large scale mainly low set, a variety of building materials are used, including
bricks, timber and steel. Steel roofs are preferred for the hygiene and efficiency of rainwater tanks,
in areas where reticulated water is not available. Recent land development has led to modern housing
styles. Large farm sheds are popular on rural acreages and low impact rural fencing is common.

In the Cooroibah Locality, the poor quality soils result in little opportunity for extensive agriculture,
avoiding the conflict between traditional rural uses and rural settlement.

Passive recreation opportunities are focused on Lake Cooroibah and the national park recreation trails.
The northern end of Lake Cooroibah Road has extensive camping/picnic grounds with public facilities at
Johns Landing. These camping grounds also provide amenities for visitors in an outdoor environment.



          Division 2—General provisions for assessment tables
5.2       Assessment categories and types of developmentCategories of
          development and assessment
          The assessment categoriescategories of development assessment for each type of
          development are identified in column 2 of tables 5.1 to 5.6. The types of development are
          as follows—

5.2.1     Tables 5.1 to 5.5—making a material change of use for a defined use, another use in a
          defined use class, or an undefined use, listed in column 1; or

5.2.2     Table 5.6—development other than a material change of use, listed in column 1 and
          including—

          a)     Carrying out building work not associated with a material change of use;




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