Planning Report

Project Urban – DF14124                                                                    15 April 2016



important to understand however, that this is a general outcome for the Industry zone which
needs to be viewed in the context of the detailed provisions.

That is, whilst the detailed provisions relating to the Industry Zone seek to generally restrict uses
to predominantly ‘industrial business’ uses, the planning scheme also permits ‘retail business’
uses in specific locations – such as the “Noosaville Auto Park” precinct. A showroom for vehicle
sales and/or the sale of spare parts for such goods is a consistent use and supported within this
particular precinct of the Industry Zone.

The proposed use, whilst not specifically being a vehicle sales premises, has a nexus with the sale
of vehicles (being the sale of spare parts and accessories) and is seen as a compatible and
complimentary use in this precinct. Further, the proposal will provide support to the other
automotive related businesses within the precinct and at 800m2, it represents only a minor
proportion of the total quantum of consistent uses in the precinct.

Also, the proposal supports the intent of the planning scheme, which seeks to orientate vehicle
sales uses away from the main surrounding roads because it offers an alternative compatible use
contained completely within a building on land which has a large frontage to Eumundi Noosa
Road. This intent would have been difficult to achieve had this site, which also fronts Lionel
Donovan Drive, been proposed for vehicle sales.

In all, it is considered that the proposed use is appropriate in light of the Overall Outcomes for
the Noosaville Locality and is supportive of the intent for development in the Noosaville Industrial
Zone.

7.3.2 Specific Outcomes for the Noosaville Locality Code and the Industry Zone

An assessment has been undertaken against the specific outcomes of the Noosaville Locality Plan.
The proposal complies largely by virtue of being proposed within one of the tenancies approved
under development approval MCU14/0102.

Although the proposed use is identified as an inconsistent use in this location, a showroom for
the sale of vehicle parts and accessories is seen as being compatible and consistent with
surrounding uses. In this regard, the proposal can be considered appropriate and not in conflict
with the intent of the specific outcome.

7.4 PLANNING SCHEME CODES

As outlined earlier, the following other planning scheme codes are considered to be relevant to
the application:
     Business Uses Code
     Landscaping Code
     Driveways and Carparking Code

7.4.1 Business Uses Code

The proposed use is compatible with the existing character and nature of the surrounding
development and is a use that will compliment and support the immediate surrounding
businesses. The proposal will contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment. As
the proposal seeks to occupy a tenancy within an approved development (MCU14/0102), the
detailed requirements of this code have already been addressed, including signage.


Development Assessment Report                                                             Page 13 of 17
Material Change of Use - Retail Business Type 4 Showroom
139 Eumundi Noosa Road & 30 Lionel Donovan Drive, Noosaville