2016-12-06 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                6 DECEMBER 2016


State Planning Regulatory Provisions
The following State Planning Regulatory Provisions apply to the application:
SEQ Regional Plan Regulatory Provisions
The proposal is for an urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the SEQ
Regional Plan Regulatory Provisions
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
3.3.1. Material change of Use
The subject site is located in the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality and is zoned Industry and
Open Space Conservation. The site is within a 6 industrial lot subdivision subject to a Plan of
Development (POD). The proposed uses are identified as inconsistent within the zone and are
required to follow an impact assessable application process.
It is pertinent to note third party advice was sought from the Department of Transport and Main
Roads (DTMR) who state the proposal ‘is not considered to be a ‘service centre’’ but ‘a service
station on a local road visible from the Bruce Highway.’ DTMR’s advice goes on to say that the
Service Centre Policy is under review and acknowledges the facilities such as the proposal ‘can
provide a better customer experience through the provision of services and facilities for the
comfort and convenience of road users. The revised policy may relax some of the restrictions in
place under the current policy, including allowing accommodation, fast food drive-thru facilities
and local road access.’
Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code Provisions
The applicant has provided a number of specialist reports to support the proposal which are
discussed further in this report.
The most relevant Overall Outcomes for assessment of the proposed inconsistent uses include:
6.8.2 a)   New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
           i     be compatible with other uses and works;
           ii    maintain the safety of works;
           iii   avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
                 premises, including acoustic and visual qualities; and
           iv    avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native
                 habitat removal, fragmentation and attrition;
     b)    The Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality supports a growing urban and rural
           settlement of permanent residents;
     c)    Development is consistent with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
     d)    Cooroy retains its role as the major business centre for Noosa’s hinterland area;
     e)    The relaxed country town atmosphere of Cooroy is protected for the enjoyment of
           future generations;
     h)    Outside the town of Cooroy, development is characterised by—
           i     conservation of good quality agricultural land for agricultural purposes;
           ii    conservation of open space for biodiversity and water quality purposes; and
           iii   rural settlement at varying densities consistent with the available levels of
                 convenience and accessibility, environmental constraints and proximity to the
                 Lake Macdonald water supply catchment;
     i)    Economic activities are focused on—
           i     Cooroy’s role as the principal business and service centre for the hinterland;
           ii    Cooroy’s industrial estate;



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