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

         aa)     Noosa Springs is expected to expand with significant visitor accommodation and




                                                                                                                          Including amendments to 3 July 2017
                 sporting and recreational facilities;




                                                                                                         The Noosa Plan
         d)bb) Noosa Heads remains a primary focus for Visitor accommodation and associated
               services in Noosa;

         e)cc) Development in Noosa Heads recognises and reinforces the close correlation
               between the natural character of the area and its attractiveness to residents and
               visitors;

         f)dd) Hastings Street’s character of low rise buildings, vibrant pedestrian friendly
               streetscape, mix of indoor and outdoor activities, diverse dining opportunities,
               specialty Retail businesses and pedestrian links to Main Beach is maintained;

         g)ee) Hastings Street and Noosa Junction contain a range of entertainment and dining
               businesses and venues that operate into the evenings and include live music
               which creates a vibrant atmosphere;

         h)ff)   Resident populations are accommodated in both detached and attached housing
                 with high levels of residential amenity and high levels of convenience, accessibility
                 and services;

         i)gg) The locality provides for a range of Community Uses, which contribute to Noosa’s
               economy and employment base;

         j)hh) Sunshine Beach Road, Eenie Creek Road, Noosa Drive and Weyba Road continue
               to provide a good standard of access for through traffic as part of Noosa’s major
               road network;

         k)ii)   A public transport node is located within the locality and links public transport
                 services to other centres throughout the Sunshine Coast and beyond;

         l)jj)   Key recreation focal points, including Noosa National Park, Noosa River foreshore
                 and mouth, Noosa Main Beach and Lion’s Park are protected for residents and
                 visitors;

         m)kk) Water quality in the watercourses of the Noosa Heads Locality are maintained at
               high standards;

         n)ll)   Areas of native remnant and regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity and
                 habitat values are protected;

         o)      Land that has natural environmental values and cultural heritage values is
                 protected and maintained for future generations, including the following—

                 i     Noosa National Park and Keyser Island and Weyba Creek conservation
                       parks;

the vegetated hills which frame Noosa Heads, Laguna Bay, Noosa Inlet and Hastings Street;

Noosa Spit and the beaches;

the foreshore areas of the Noosa River, Lake Weyba, Weyba Creek and their associated riparian
communities;

the koala corridor between the various parts of the Noosa National Park and vegetation stands
around Lake Weyba;

the vegetated drainage lines through residential estates; and

private land with native vegetation communities;

         p)mm)Substantial key sites are protected for resort developments, which focus on
              Noosa’s natural low key outdoor appeal and cultural values;


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