Development assessment report

PROJECT URBAN – 15104                                                                          July 2016


8.0 CONCLUSION

This Development Assessment Report has been prepared on behalf of J & G Knowles and
Associates Pty Ltd to support a Development Application for Material Change of Use for Multiple
Housing Type 3 – Retirement and Special Needs (Aged Care Facility) in respect of part land at 28
Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville, described as Part of Lot 3 SP246584.

The site is included under the Noosa Plan 2006 within the Noosaville Locality Plan and the Shire
Business Centre and Open Space Conservation Zones.

This report demonstrates the proposals compliance with the applicable state planning provisions
and general compliance with the Noosa Plan. Where conflicts exist with the Noosa Plan sufficient
planning grounds are demonstrated to justify the proposal despite this conflict, in accordance
with Statutory Guideline 05/09 the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

Specifically a needs analysis confirms that there exists strong demand for further aged care
facilities in Noosa Shire, with Noosa aging at a faster rate than the rest of Queensland.
Projections estimate a shortfall of 251 beds by 2026. Further there is a lack of suitable sites within
Noosa to accommodate this need. The proposed 90 bed facility fits well within this projected
demand.

This need analysis demonstrates that an ‘urgent need’ for the proposed aged care facility exits
and also that the ‘relevant instrument is out of date’ both of which are matters under Statutory
Guideline 05/09 of public interest considered to provide sufficient grounds to justify the proposal
despite the conflict with the Noosa Plan.

Approval of the proposed Aged care facility is warranted.




Development Assessment Report                                                              Page 32 of 33
Aged Care Facility
Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville