2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

SC6.8 ­ PSP7              Framework and Character Plans
SC6.8.1             Purpose

(1)   The purpose of this planning scheme policy is to:
      (a)   provide guidance and context in interpreting the Framework and Character Plans in the following Local Plan Codes of the
            Noosa Plan:
            (i)     Cooroy
            (ii)    Hinterland Villages ­ Pomona
            (iii)   Coastal Communities ­ Peregian Beach
            (iv)    Noosaville – In the vicinity of Mary Street and Gibson Road
            (v)     Noosa Heads – Hastings Street
            (vi)    Noosa Heads – Noosa Junction
            (vii)   Noosaville – Noosa Business Centre; and

      (b)   enhance public realm, character and identity of localities and places which are accessible, connected, enjoyable,
            memorable and safe.

(2)   This planning scheme policy provides guidance on achieving consistency with the requirements and the outcomes of the
      following parts of the planning scheme:
      (a)   Strategic Framework;
      (b)   Code provisions for various centre zones; and
      (c)   Local Plan codes.


SC6.8.2             Cooroy

(1)   Key urban design and character outcomes for Cooroy are listed below:
      (a)   Retain retail, café and customer­focused office uses on land with frontage to Maple Street, Emerald Street, Garnet Street,
            Elm Street and Diamond Street while ensuring attractive streetscape treatment;
      (b)   Reinforce Maple Street and Emerald Street as main streets with buildings addressing the street, complementing the
            traditional built form and incorporating continuous, intimate, weather protected footpaths. Promote a low speed, people
            focussed environment in these spaces centred around the intersection of the two roads;
      (c)   Promote buildings that complement and are reflective of the traditional building forms in Cooroy. Outside of the town centre
            this relies on a relatively low site cover so buildings are separated by space and mature vegetation, while in the main
            streets buildings typically extend to side and front boundaries;
      (d)   Promote retail development in the form of small tenancies rather than large floor plates and no drive­through facilities;
      (e)   Prioritise the safety and comfort of pedestrians in the public realm, particularly in Maple Street and Emerald Street.
      (f)   Improve safe and convenient pedestrian and cyclist connections throughout town including connections to the town centre,
            community facilities, schools, train station, and sports fields.
      (g)   Protect and enhance the streetscape of Myall Street, Elm Street, Diamond Street and Tewantin Road befitting their role as a
            primary entrance to Noosa Shire and the scenic route between the hinterland and the coast.

(2)   The Cooroy Framework and Character Plan is located in the Cooroy Local Plan code in the Noosa Plan. It identifies a number of
      key urban design and character elements which support the overall outcomes and performance outcomes for Cooroy. These
      elements are described in more detail below to provide some context and guidance in achieving the outcomes of the Noosa Plan.
(3)   Key Views –Views identified as important to the character, legibility and experience of Cooroy are broken down into two types:
      (a)   Contextual – typically distant views to landscape elements, often layered with more localised features. Key contextual views
            for Cooroy are:
            (i)     views to Mt Cooroy on east­west streets with open ends at the railway line; and
            (ii)    views at the end of Garnet Street and Wimmers Lane where views are layered with heritage buildings in the
                    foreground.

      (b)   Localised­ typically views within the centre to key character elements, such as heritage and civic buildings or key landscape


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