2014-03-25 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda Pages 81-167

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  25 MARCH 2014


8. Compact Settlement                 Does not comply

A compact urban structure of          The residential precincts are not contiguous with
well-planned       communities,       existing residential areas, do not allow high levels of
supported by a network of             accessibility or encourage alternate transport options.
accessible   and     convenient       The precincts form isolated pockets of development
centres and transit corridors         and represent an inefficient expansion of Noosa’s
linking residential areas to          urban footprint.
employment locations establishes
the context for achieving a
consolidated urban settlement
pattern.


9. Employment Location                Complies

Plan for employment to support a      This outcome is mostly concerned with the provision of
strong, resilient and diversified     land for business and economic uses, which generally
economy that grows prosperity in      does not apply to the proposal.
the region by using its competitive
advantages to deliver exports,        A minor commercial component is included in the
investment and sustainable and        development, which is appropriate to support
accessible jobs.                      residential development of this scale. The development
                                      would also provide some limited ongoing employment
                                      opportunities but would generate net demand for
                                      employment. The proximity to the Noosa Business
                                      Centre would see additional spending on goods and
                                      services provided in the Centre and somewhat support
                                      its role and function.

10. Infrastructure                    Does not comply

Plan, coordinate and deliver The development raises concerns in relation to the
regional    infrastructure  and following infrastructure aspects:
services in a timely manner to  Demands on community infrastructure have not
support the regional settlement      been considered in detail and additional facilities
pattern and desired community        may be required to support the expanded
outcomes.
                                     population.

                                         The development will use limited remaining
                                          treatment capacity at Noosa’s sewage treatment
                                          plant, which would be at the opportunity cost of
                                          future development.

                                         The proposed new roundabout on Walter Hay Drive
                                          to serve substantial residential populations on either
                                          side of that road will impact on the road’s role and
                                          function as a limited access, primary southern
                                          entrance route.




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