6. Code assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.7 Business Activities Code




Business activities are of a type, scale and intensity
that is consistent with the zone, locality and character
of the area in which it is located and reinforces the
Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy.

PO4                                                     No acceptable outcome provided                                   Complies – The development economically
Business activities contribute to the local economy and                                                                  contributes and vibrancy of its immediate locality.
vibrancy of the area in which it is located.

Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)

Performance outcomes                                       Acceptable outcomes                                           Comments

Major Infrastructure

PO5                                                        AO5.1                                                         Complies – Buildings and structures are not
Development is sufficiently separated from                 Buildings and structures are not constructed under            constructed under overhead electricity transmission
infrastructure including electricity infrastructure and    overhead electricity transmission lines, or within            lines, or within easements
substations to minimise the likelihood of nuisance or      easements.
complaint.                                                 AO5.2
                                                           Development adjacent to or within 50 metres of a              N/A – Development is not within 50m of a
                                                           substation, major electricity infrastructure or major         substation.
                                                           utility incorporates noise attenuation measures such
                                                           that noise levels do not exceed 5db(A) above
                                                           background noise level internal to buildings measured
                                                           in accordance with AS1055.
                                                           AO5.3
                                                           Where adjoining substations, major electricity                N/A
                                                           infrastructure or major utilities, buildings are orientated
                                                           so that the majority of windows and doors face away
                                                           from the infrastructure.

Table 9.3.7.3 Criteria for assessment (part)

Performance outcomes                                       Acceptable outcomes                                           Comments


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