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2017-11-07 P&E Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 1 - Amendments for Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex & Minor Corrections
Planning & Environment Committee
7 November 2017
Item 1, Attachment 1
PART 1 - INTRODUCTION
The Noosa Plan
Including amendments to 3 July 2017
Division 1—Relationship to (Repealed) Integrated Planning Act1
1.1 Purpose of planning scheme
1.1.1 In accordance with the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (IPA), the local government for
Noosa Shire prepared this planning scheme as a framework for managing development
in a way that advances the purpose of the IPA2 by—
a) identifying assessable, self-assessable and exempt development;
b) identifying outcomes sought to be achieved in the local government area as the
context for assessing development; and
c) identifying the criteria for assessment of development that is not exempt
development.
1.1.2 The planning scheme was amended for alignment with the Planning Act 2016 (the Act) by
the Minister’s rules under section 293 of the Act on 3 July 2017.
Editor’s note–The planning scheme has been amended to align only to the extent of matters
dealing with categories of development and assessment as provided in the Planning Act 2016. In
accordance with section 16(3) of the Act, the regulated requirements (to the extent chosen) apply to
the planning scheme to the extent of any inconsistency.
1.2 Planning scheme functions as part of IDAS3
The planning scheme functions as part of IDAS and must be read together with the IPA
and subsequent planning legislation.
1
The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme was developed under the
Integrated Planning Act but remains valid under subsequent planning legislation.
2
Under IPA, section 1.2.1, the purpose of the IPA is to seek to achieve ecological sustainability by (a) coordinating and
integrating planning at the local, regional and State levels; and (b) managing the process by which development
occurs; and (c) managing the effects of development on the environment (including managing the use of premises).
3
IDAS—integrated development assessment system—is the system detailed in chapter 3 of the IPA for integrating State
and local government assessment processes for development.
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Section 2
Division 2—Strategic Framework and Community Vision
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1.3 Preliminary
1.3.1 This division expresses the community vision for Noosa Shire in 2021, which is reflected
in the desired environmental outcomes in Part 3, and summarises the strategy adopted
by the planning scheme to achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
1.4 Community Vision
1.4.1 The following summarises the overall vision sought by the community of Noosa Shire by
2021—
a) Noosa Shire is an inclusive community renowned for its creativity, innovation,
vision and entrepreneurship where sustainability underpins excellence. The key
principles that underpin the Vision are:
b) social cohesion and community well-being;
c) a strong sustainable economy;
d) environmental excellence and sustainability;
e) artistic and cultural diversity and excellence;
f) a commitment to maintaining a sustainable population;
g) quality, innovative and reliable infrastructure; and
h) maintaining the “Noosa Style”.
1.4.2 Arts & Heritage Sector Vision to 2021
a) By 2021, Noosa Shire has become a community that values, preserves and builds
upon and promotes our unique blend of environmental conservation, Indigenous,
early settlement, built, community and latter Twentieth Century lifestyle heritage.
b) The community will also have become a community renowned for the way we
encourage and achieve artistic and creative excellence, innovation and
participation that enriches all facets of our local way of life and our community.
1.4.3 Economic Sector Vision to 2021
By 2021, there will be a strong viable niche economy:
a) protecting and enhancing Noosa Shire’s national image and market position
(“Noosa Brand”);
b) with employment opportunities, business and industrial growth that complements
environmental values; and
i. a continued emphasis on tourism and hospitality as key economic drivers of
the Noosa Shire economy;
ii. better integration of existing sustainable industries;
iii. growth strategies focussed on (in order of priority):-
wellness industries (including aged care and healthy lifestyle industries
knowledge-based businesses (including home-based industries);
education and service industries;
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heritage and creative arts industries; and clean, green, light and
environmentally friendly sustainable industries and agriculture.
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1.4.4 Environment Sector Vision to 2021
The Noosa Shire community has a commitment to environmental excellence and
sustainability. The impact of human settlement has been minimised. We manage,
maintain, restore and preserve our natural environment of:
a) biodiversity of flora and fauna;
b) air;
c) land;
d) water; and
e) forests and other ecosystems.
1.4.5 Social Sector Vision to 2021
By 2021 Noosa Shire is as renowned for its focus on people as well as its focus on the
environment and tourism. The people of Noosa Shire:
a) Belong to a community which values, maintains and nurtures its small
communities;
b) Encourage participation for all people and support strong and ethical governance;
c) Have a passion for learning and foster creative and innovative activities;
d) Enjoy a healthy lifestyle; and
e) Enjoy convenient access to services and resources.
1.4.6 Tourism Sector Vision to 2021
The community and tourism industry of Noosa Shire works so well together that Noosa is
internationally recognised as an innovator in achieving interdependent economic, social,
and environmental sustainability.
1.5 Regional Context
The Noosa Shire comprises part of two regions (South-East Queensland and Great
Sandy) and a sub-region (Sunshine Coast) and makes important contributions to each.
a) Sunshine Coast—Noosa Shire is the northern of the two local governments that
make up the sub-region of the Sunshine Coast. It is the smaller of these in both
area and population. As a consequence, a number of the services that support its
urban and rural populations are found outside the Shire.
b) Great Sandy—Noosa Shire is the southern gateway to and forms part of the Great
Sandy region, a largely natural area with its focus on the coastal lowlands and
islands of the Wide Bay. The Noosa River forms the buffer between the urban
areas of Noosa Shire in the south and the Great Sandy National Park. The Noosa
River, in association with the low intensity predominantly rural development to its
west, forms the western buffer to Noosa’s North Shore. Noosa Shire’s role is
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accommodation and services it provides to the region’s visitors.
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c) South-East Queensland—Noosa Shire is at the northern extremity of the south-
east Queensland region that is centred on the Queensland capital, Brisbane. The
SEQ Region is Australia’s fastest growing region. As a consequence of its position
at the edge of the region, development in Noosa Shire is less intensive than in
other coastal parts of the region and significant proportions of Noosa Shire are
committed to open space. Despite its location, Noosa Shire’s proximity to more
intensive residential areas extending to Brisbane results in it serving as a natural
recreation resource for other population centres.
d) Overall Regional Context—Noosa Shire stands distinct in the regional and sub-
regional contexts in which it is placed. The maintenance of the values that make it
distinct is important in sustaining this position, particularly in terms of Noosa Shire’s
role in the Sunshine Coast, of the Sunshine Coast’s role in the South-East
Queensland region and the role Noosa Shire plays as the gateway between the
South-East Queensland region and the Great Sandy region.
1.6 Strategy map
The Strategy Map—Map SM (in Part 1) shows preferred land use patterns, centres, the
major transport network, water supply catchments, centres hierarchy, extractive and
mining resources and conservation corridors, as mentioned throughout Division 2.
1.7 Strategic framework
1.7.1 The majority of urban residential, business, community, industrial and recreational
development is consolidated in the southern coastal part of Noosa Shire within the
localities of Eastern Beaches, Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin. These localities
account for roughly three quarters of Noosa’s resident population and are the ones most
affected by visitor influx in peak periods.
1.7.2 Urban settlement in the coastal part of Noosa Shire has been shaped by the natural
features including the coastal dune system, the Noosa River and lake system, the flood
prone lowlands and large areas of environmentally sensitive open space protected as
national park, conservation reserves or State forests. Accordingly, development is
intended to remain limited to land physically suited to such development where the
natural landform and landscape are not compromised.
1.7.3 The hinterland consists of rural towns and villages, the largest and most significant in
terms of services and employment is Cooroy. Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran are all
located on the North Coast Rail line. Boreen Point and Cooroibah have been established
in scenic positions on the edge of lakes. The balance of the hinterland accommodates
predominantly agricultural uses or vegetated open space.
1.7.4 The Noosa Shire community respects and appreciates its environment and has goals of
environmental excellence, quality lifestyle and economic well-being. As a consequence
the Noosa community seeks—
a) built environments which fit into and do not dominate the natural environment; and
b) confidence that population growth and associated change does not adversely
impact upon the character, lifestyle and environment enjoyed by its residents.
1.7.5 Land capability and infrastructure assessments for Noosa result in this planning scheme
providing for a sustainable resident population carrying capacity of around 62,031 people.
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Visitor accommodation will swell this figure to around 67,275 people during holiday
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Strategy with respect to specific uses—
1.7.6 Residential Development
a) The planning scheme consolidates urban residential development to the existing
urban settlements of Boreen Point, Castaways Beach, Cooran, Cooroibah, Cooroy,
Kin Kin, Marcus Beach, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Peregian Beach, Pomona,
Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Teewah and Tewantin.
b) The physical boundaries of urban settlement are defined by the Urban Growth
Boundary and the planning scheme allows for no expansion beyond these. Growth
will be through urban infill and where appropriate, redevelopment.
c) Additional rural settlement is provided for in areas close to towns and villages
where the land is physically suitable for rural settlement, where it does not pose a
threat to water quality, agricultural sustainability or biodiversity, and where it is not
at risk to natural hazards.
d) A variety of housing types is allowed for with higher densities being encouraged in
proximity to business centres, neighbourhood centres or the village centres.
e) Residential development is encouraged to be more sustainable and flexible relying
less on non-renewable energy for heating, cooling, lighting, or hot water heating.
The planning scheme seeks to achieve housing that is physically more accessible,
providing for the ageing population of Noosa Shire and disabled persons.
f) Residential development does not occur in locations where it would inhibit or
prevent the lawful conduct of existing land uses including agricultural, industrial
and extractive uses or associated haulage operations.
1.7.7 Commercial and Retail Development
a) Noosa Shire’s centre hierarchy is shown on Map SM.
b) With the exception of the emerging Shire Business Centre, additional commercial
development is confined to existing business centres, neighbourhood centres,
village centres and mixed-use areas in the visitor precincts of Hastings Street,
Gympie Terrace and Sunshine Beach.
c) The scheme allows for a substantial Shire Business Centre off Eenie Creek Road,
Noosaville. This centre will be the business and employment focus of Noosa Shire
and amongst industrial, commercial and community facilities will include a
shopping centre anchored by a discount department store.
d) The existing business centres of Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy
will include some commercial and retail infill within the Business Zone to service
the surrounding population. Cooroy particularly has scope for expansion to cater
for the rural hinterland and passing visitors.
1.7.8 Visitor Facilities
a) Noosa Heads and Noosaville will remain the principal focus of visitor
accommodation growth with some sites protected for the exclusive use of visitor
accommodation.
b) The scheme includes Visitor Mixed Use Zones at Hastings Street, Noosa Heads;
Gympie Terrace, Noosaville; Duke Street at Sunshine Beach; and Heron Street at
Peregian Beach. This zone allows for medium density residential development to
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be mixed with business functions that have a direct benefit to visitors. This is
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generally in the form of shops, restaurants or galleries on the ground floor with
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accommodation units above. These centres also contribute significantly to retail
and hospitality employment. The streetscape and built form in these areas is of
particular importance as they directly affect the character of Noosa Shire and
therefore the tourism industry.
c) A Visitor Mixed Use Zone also applies to the holiday accommodation centre in
Beach Road, Noosa North Shore. This site will continue to provide a range of
accommodation styles and commercial services to visitors to the Noosa North
Shore area, though limited expansion is intended.
d) Visitor attractions throughout Noosa Shire continue to be focused on natural assets
such as the beaches, national parks, watercourses and foreshore parks. Other
attractions such as the lakes, mountains, trail network and coloured sands assist in
decentralising visitor activities away from the south-east corner of the Shire and
offering visitors different experiences.
e) The planning scheme allows for rural visitor accommodation in domestic, home-
hosted forms and in larger guesthouses or cabin parks, located close to natural
attractions and the heritage-rich rural towns and villages. The scheme also
encourages overnight camping facilities for the travelling public in the vicinity of
rural villages and the Noosa Trail Network.
1.7.9 Industrial Development
a) Industrial growth is focused on two main areas–-
i. Noosaville’s industrial estate which is the largest concentration of industrial
businesses in Noosa Shire and includes a high proportion of service
industries catering particularly to the coastal populations; and
ii. Cooroy’s industrial estate which can accommodate considerable industrial
growth and offers a moderate level of access to the Bruce Highway and
the North Coast rail line.
b) The rural villages of Kin Kin and Pomona have minor industrial areas allowing for
limited growth. Existing industrial uses are historically linked to the villages and
their rural timber-getting past.
1.7.10 Community Services
a) Community services and recreational facilities are spread throughout Noosa Shire
in accordance with the needs of the resident population. A higher concentration of
community services exists in the coastal south-east corner of the Shire and in
Cooroy and Pomona, generally proportionate to the population’s distribution.
b) The Community Service Zone caters for recreation, social interaction, community
wellbeing, emergency services, infrastructure, health care, and educational
facilities.
c) Multiple use and shared facilities are encouraged to ensure efficient provision of
services. In village centres, community services are generally mixed with business
and recreational functions, however in larger centres there is often clear
delineation of business and community functions and spaces.
d) Outdoor open space for formal and informal sport and recreation pursuits is
provided within each urban settlement or has a moderate level of accessibility from
each settlement.
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1.7.11 Rural Uses
a) The scheme seeks to protect the traditional rural base of Noosa Shire by protecting
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good quality agricultural land through the Agricultural Land Conservation Area
designation and excluding development that would preclude or conflict with
agriculture. Urban uses, more appropriately located within the urban growth
boundary do not occur in the Rural Zone.
b) Traditional cultivation and animal husbandry will be enhanced by sustainable
forestry practices and new rural enterprises, many of which are less land intensive
than traditional practices and do not rely on the widespread clearing of properties.
c) The use of farm management plans will continue to help protect the rural natural
environment and the long term ecological sustainability of the land.
d) Extractive and mining resources are protected for their ultimate extraction and use,
with buffers used to prevent potential land use conflicts.
Strategy for Environmental and Heritage Protection and Management-
1.7.12 Natural Environment Protection
a) Through the use of zones and overlays the scheme identifies and seeks to protect
areas of remnant vegetation and encourages the rehabilitation of riparian corridors
and wildlife corridors. It also seeks to protect land of ecological, biophysical,
scenic or cultural value, including the mountains that dominate the landform and
landscape.
b) Activities that have potential to impact on water quality, bank or slope stability,
fauna habitats and linkages, or significant scenic vistas are inconsistent within the
scheme.
c) The Noosa Trails Network provides for recreational opportunities and facilities and
facilitates appreciation for the natural heritage and environment of Noosa Shire.
1.7.13 Heritage Protection
a) The scheme identifies sites, buildings, places and items of historical heritage
significance. Heritage sites are protected from removal, damage or disturbance
caused by development.
b) Character areas in rural towns and villages have also been identified where it is
desirable to protect and build upon the existing heritage values within the
streetscape. The relocation of historically significant buildings to such character
areas and other rural areas of Noosa Shire is preferable to their demolition. The
adaptive reuse of such buildings for compatible uses is also promoted.
1.7.14 Natural Hazard Management
a) The planning scheme identifies areas at risk from natural hazards including
landslide, bushfire, flooding and acid sulfate soils.
b) Development in areas at risk from natural hazards is to be compatible with the
nature of the hazard so as not to place people, property, economic activity, social
wellbeing and the natural environment at risk.
c) Development is avoided in areas subject to natural hazards or where natural
hazards cannot be avoided, mitigation or adaptation measures are adopted taking
into account predicted frequency and severity of the natural hazard.
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e) Development protects flood plains and the flood conveyance capacity of
waterways.
f) Development supports and does not unduly burden disaster management
response or recovery capacity and capabilities.
1.7.15 Natural Resources Management
a) The planning scheme identifies areas of protected agricultural lands; extractive
resource areas; water supply catchments; drinking water supply buffer areas,
natural gas pipeline; and areas for coastal protection.
b) Development over or in the vicinity of these areas and features must be compatible
with the nature, ongoing use and protection of the natural resource.
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1.7.16 Water and Sewerage Infrastructure
a) There are adequate water treatment and transport facilities in place to service the
residential population allowed for in the planning scheme.
b) Reticulated water is not planned to be provided to rural zoned areas of Noosa
Shire nor to the villages of Boreen Point, Kin Kin or Teewah.
c) Lake Macdonald water catchment and Mary River drinking water catchment is
protected from further development that could have an impact on water quality.
d) The planning scheme also seeks to reuse rainwater through the capturing and
reuse of rainwater in both urban and rural settlements.
e) Sewerage is or will be provided to all urban settlements in the coastal part of
Noosa Shire in the life of the planning scheme. Sewerage is also provided to much
of the town of Cooroy. While currently only the village centre of Pomona is
serviced by sewerage some of the surrounding urban settlement will become
serviced in the life of the scheme. There is no immediate plan to provide sewerage
to the rural parts of Noosa Shire nor to the villages of Boreen Point, Cooran, Kin
Kin or Teewah, unless onsite effluent disposal leads to unacceptable
environmental or health risks.
1.7.17 Transport Infrastructure
a) Noosa Shire’s major road network is shown on Map SM. Transport around Noosa
is predominately by private motor vehicle however the scheme encourages the use
of public transport, cycling and walking to minimise the environmental impacts of
transport. Council will facilitate major efforts to increase the provision, patronage
and integration of public transport services. Public transport nodes are to be
established at Noosa Heads, Shire Business Centre at Noosaville, and at Cooroy.
The scheme provides for improved cycling and pedestrian movements and end of
trip facilities throughout urban settlements.
b) The scheme proposes new roads to divert traffic from built up areas. New roads to
be constructed during the life of this planning scheme include—
i. the balance of Eenie Creek Road, linking Noosaville with Noosa Heads
and the Eastern Beaches;
ii. an upgrade of Beckmans Road to provide a bypass around Tewantin;
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iii. Walter Hay Drive, providing access from Eumundi Road, past the Shire
Business Centre to Emu Mountain Road to the south of Noosa;
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iv. an extension of Gibson Road between Eumundi Road and Lake Doonella;
and
v.a new road connecting Cooroy-Noosa Road with McKinnon Drive.
c) The scheme aims to reduce the community impacts of vehicular traffic on main
roads through built up areas by managing speeds, and minimising conflicts
between vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
d) The scheme does not attempt to cater for all peak traffic and parking loads but
provides for a high level of service during non-peak periods.
e) Rural roads are aligned with the geography, following contours and ridgelines and
crossing watercourses in locations that have the least environmental impact. The
protection of the rural character of roads and roadside vegetation is also important.
f) Protection of the views and vistas obtained from the major road network is
important and controlled through the planning scheme.
g) Carparking and driveways do not dominate development and site planning and
landscaping mitigates the visual impact of vehicle spaces. Carparking provision
includes both on-street and off-street parking consistent with the character of the
localities.
h) The scheme protects the Noosa Airport in the Noosaville Locality as the only
commercial airport within Noosa Shire. Commercial operations are limited to light
aircraft as Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Airports provide for most passenger
services.
i) Railway stations in the rural towns of Cooroy and Pomona and village of Cooran
provide access to centres outside of Noosa Shire. Buses link coastal parts of
Noosa with stations at Cooroy and Nambour.
j) Haul routes associated with extractive resources–
i are located on roads where the haul route will minimise adverse impacts on
residential amenity; and
ii are located on roads which are of adequate standard or which may be
upgraded as part of the utilisation of the resource; and
iii are adequately maintained as part of the utilisation of the resource.
Division 3—Planning scheme structural elements
1.8 Local government area divided into 9 localities
For the purpose of the assessment and control of development the planning scheme
divides Noosa Shire into the following 9 geographic localities as shown on Map NPLM.
The provisions for each locality are contained in a locality plan, which incorporates
assessment tables and a specific locality code (see Parts 4 to 12 inclusive). The
following localities are identified on locality zone maps ZM1 to ZM9—
1.8.1 Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality;
1.8.2 Cooroibah Locality;
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1.8.3 Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality;
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1.8.4 Eastern Beaches Locality;
1.8.5 Mary River Catchment Locality (which includes Pomona and Cooran);
1.8.6 Noosa Heads Locality;
1.8.7 Noosa North Shore Locality;
1.8.8 Noosaville Locality; and
1.8.9 Tewantin & Doonan Locality.
1.9 Localities divided into zones
The planning scheme divides the whole of each locality into zones. The zones reflect
more precisely the preferred use patterns depicted on Map SM. The zones for each
locality are as follows—
1.9.1 the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality, identified on zone map ZM1—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Village Mix Zone;
c) Community Services Zone;
d) Industry Zone;
e) Rural Settlement Zone;
f) Rural Zone;
g) Open Space Recreation Zone and;
h) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.2 the Cooroibah Locality, identified on zone map ZM2—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
c) Rural Settlement Zone;
d) Rural Zone; and
e) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.3 the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality, identified on zone map ZM3—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Business Centre Zone;
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e) Community Services Zone;
f) Industry Zone;
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g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Rural Zone;
i) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
j) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.4 the Eastern Beaches Locality, identified on zone map ZM4—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Community Services Zone;
g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.5 the Mary River Catchment Locality, identified on zone map ZM5—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Village Mix Zone;
d) Community Services Zone;
e) Industry Zone;
f) Rural Settlement Zone;
g) Rural Zone;
h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.6 the Noosa Heads Locality, identified on zone map ZM6—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Business Centre Zone;
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h) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
i) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.7 the Noosa North Shore Locality, identified on zone map ZM7—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
c) Community Services Zone;
d) Rural Settlement Zone;
e) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
f) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.8 the Noosaville Locality, identified on zone map ZM8—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Visitor Mixed Use Zone;
e) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
f) Business Centre Zone;
g) Shire Business Centre Zone;
h) Community Services Zone;
i) Industry Zone;
j) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
k) Open Space Conservation Zone.
1.9.9 the Tewantin & Doonan Locality, identified on zone map ZM9—
a) Detached Housing Zone;
b) Semi-attached Housing Zone;
c) Attached Housing Zone;
d) Neighbourhood Centre Zone;
e) Business Centre Zone;
f) Community Services Zone;
g) Rural Settlement Zone;
h) Rural Zone;
i) Open Space Recreation Zone; and
j) Open Space Conservation Zone.
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1.10 Certain zones incorporate precincts
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1.10.1 The Business Centre Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates the Mary Street &
Thomas Street Precinct identified on zone map ZM8.
1.10.2 The Shire Business Centre Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates 12 precincts
identified on Shire Business Centre Map—Map SBC.
1.10.3 The Open Space Conservation Zone in the Noosaville Locality incorporates 7 precincts
identified on Shire Business Centre Map—Map SBC.
1.11 Planning scheme has four types of overlays
The planning scheme has four types of overlays depicted on five overlay maps that apply
to—
1.11.1 biodiversity features as shown on Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1;
1.11.2 heritage sites and character areas as shown on Heritage Overlay Maps OM1.2 to OM9.2;
1.11.3 natural hazards (landslide and flood) as shown on Natural Hazards Overlay Maps OM1.3
to OM9.3;
1.11.4 natural hazards (bushfire and acid sulfate soil) as shown on Natural Hazards Overlay
Maps OM1.4 to OM9.4; and
1.11.5 natural resources4 as shown on Natural Resources Overlay Maps OM1.5 to OM9.5.
1.12 Types and names of codes
The following are the codes for each locality and type of overlay and development for a
stated purpose or development of a stated type —
1.12.1 Locality Codes
a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Code;
b) Cooroibah Locality Code;
c) Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality Code;
d) Eastern Beaches Locality Code;
e) Mary River Catchment Locality Code;
f) Noosa Heads Locality Code;
g) Noosa North Shore Locality Code;
h) Noosaville Locality Code;
i) Tewantin & Doonan Locality Code;
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Natural resources include protected agricultural lands; extractive resource areas; water supply catchments; a natural gas
pipeline; and areas for coastal protection.
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1.12.2 Overlay Codes
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a) Biodiversity Overlay Code;
b) Heritage Overlay Code;
c) Natural Hazards Overlay Code;
d) Natural Resources Overlay Code;
1.12.3 Use Codes
a) Agricultural Uses Code;
b) Business Uses Code;
c) Community Uses Code;
d) Infrastructure Uses Code;
e) Residential Uses Code;
f) Detached HouseLow Density Housing Code;
g) Community Residence Code;
h) Visitor Accommodation Code;
1.12.4 Works Codes
a) Advertising Devices Code;
b) Building Removal, Relocation and Demolition Code;
c) Building Works Code;
d)c) Detached House Driveway Code
e)d) Driveways and Carparking Code;
f)e) Earthworks Code;
g)f) Erosion and Sediment Control Code;
h)g) Existing Services Code;
i)h) Landscaping Code;
j)i) Transport, Roads and Drainage Code;
k)j) Waste Management Code;
l)k) Water Sensitive Design Code;
m)l) Watercourses Works Code
1.12.5 Other Codes
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1.13.1 The integration of land use planning and infrastructure planning is achieved through the
priority infrastructure plan.
1.13.2 The purpose of the priority infrastructure plan is to:
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a) integrate and coordinate land use planning and infrastructure planning; and
b) ensure that trunk infrastructure is planned and provided in an efficient and orderly
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manner.
1.13.3 The priority infrastructure plan applies to a development application made to the Council
after the commencement of the priority infrastructure plan.
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PART 2 - INTERPRETATION
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2.1 Definitions
2.1.1 The dictionary at Section 2.11 of this Part defines particular words used throughout the
planning scheme as follows—
a) defined uses and use classes (identified by bold);
b) administrative terms (identified by italics).
2.1.2 Where administrative terms have a particular meaning for a specific code, they are
defined at the commencement of the code (identified by italics).
2.2 Terms defined in the Integrated Planning Act (IPA) or subsequent
Planning Legislation1
Terms used in this planning scheme and defined in the IPA or subsequent Queensland
planning act generally have the same meaning as in the Act.
2.3 Explanatory notes & planning studies assist interpretation of
planning scheme
2.3.1 The following is declared to be extrinsic material under the Statutory Instruments Act
1992, Section 15, which assist interpretation of provisions of this planning scheme—
a) The following planning studies published by Noosa Council—
i Acid Sulphate Soils in the Noosa River Catchment (1995 & as updated in
2002);
ii Budget Visitor Accommodation in Noosa Shire (2002);
iii Coastal Area Traffic & Transport to 2016 (2002);
iv Demographic Influences in Noosa Shire to 2016 (2002);
v Extractive & Clay Mineral Resources of Noosa Shire (1995 & as updated
2002);
vi Fauna & Its Associated Biodiversity Values in Noosa Shire (2003);
vii Flooding in the Noosa River Catchment (1995 & as updated 2000 & 2001);
viii Historical Heritage of Noosa Shire (2002);
ix Networks based on Landform, Landscape, Aesthetic and Environmental
Values in Noosa Shire (1996);
x Noosa Shire Fauna Study (Edition 2- 2002);
xi Phase 1 Community Consultation on Vision & Issue Identification (2000);
xii Planning for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in Noosa Shire (2002);
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The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme was developed under the
Integrated Planning Act but remains valid under subsequent legislation.
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xiii Population Carrying Capacity in Noosa Shire (2004);
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xiv Report on Submissions on Proposals for the Noosa Plan (2002);
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xv Residential Aged Care and Retirement Housing in Noosa Shire (2006);
xvi Retail Development in Noosa Shire (2002);
xvii Shire Business Centre Master Plan Stages 1 & 2 (2001 & 2003
respectively); and
xviii Vegetation of Noosa Shire (Edition 2- 2003).
2.3.2 Editor’s notes within The Noosa Plan provide guidance to the reader but are not part of
the planning scheme.
2.4 Planning scheme seeks to achieve outcomes
The planning scheme seeks to achieve outcomes that are identified according to the
following levels—
2.4.1 Strategic framework and desired environmental outcomes2;
2.4.2 overall outcomes for a code;
2.4.3 specific outcomes for a code; and
2.4.4 probable solutions for a specific outcome, or acceptable solutions for complying with a
code.
Strategic framework & Desired environmental outcomes
Overall outcomes for codes
Specific outcomes for codes
Probable solutions for a specific outcome, or acceptable
solutions for complying with an accepted development
subject to requirements code
2.5 Determining if development is assessable development or accepted
development under the planning scheme
2.5.1 Categories of development
a) The categories of development under the Planning Act 2016 are:
i accepted development;
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relation to issues such as community needs, economic activity and nature conservation.
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development. Schedule 7 of the Planning Regulation 2017 also prescribes accepted development.
ii assessable development;
a. code assessment
b. impact assessment
Editor’s note—A development approval is required for assessable development. Schedules 9, 10
and 12 of the Planning Regulation 2017 also prescribe assessable development.
iii prohibited development
Editor’s note—A development application may not be made for prohibited development. Schedule 10 of
the Planning Regulation 2017 prescribes prohibited development.
b) The planning scheme states the category of development for certain types of
development, and specifies the category of assessment for assessable development in
the planning scheme area in:
i. Tables 4.1 to 4.9—Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality;
ii. Tables 5.1 to 5.6—Cooroibah Locality;
iii. Tables 6.1 to 6.11—Cooroy & Lake Macdonald Locality;
iv. Tables 7.1 to 7.10 —Eastern Beaches Locality;
v. Tables 8.1 to 8.10—Mary River Catchment Locality;
vi. Tables 9.1 to 9.10—Noosa Heads Locality;
vii. Tables 10.1 to 10.7—Noosa North Shore Locality;
viii. Tables 11.1 to 11.12—Noosaville Locality;
ix. Tables 12.1 to 12.11—Tewantin & Doonan Locality;
x. Table 13.1—Biodiversity Overlay;
xi. Tables 13.3 to 13.4—Heritage Overlay; and
xii. Tables 13.6 to 13.7—Natural Hazards and Natural Resources Overlays.
Editor’s note—Section 43 of the Planning Act 2016 identifies that a categorising instrument categorises
development and specifies categories of assessment and may be a regulation or local categorising
instrument. A local categorising instrument includes a planning scheme, a TLPI or a variation approval.
2.5.2 Hierarchy of assessment benchmarks
Where there is inconsistency between provisions in the planning scheme, the following rules
apply:
a) the strategic framework and desired environmental outcomes prevail over all other
components to the extent of the inconsistency for impact assessment;
b) relevant codes as specified in schedules 6 and 10 of the Regulation prevail over all
other components to the extent of the inconsistency;
c) overlays prevail over all other components (other than the matters mentioned in (a)
and (b) to the extent of the inconsistency;
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d) locality codes prevail over use codes, works code and other development codes (other
than an overlay code) to the extent of the inconsistency.
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2.6 Tables of assessment
The Assessment Tables in Parts 4 –13 identify the category of development, and the
category of assessment and assessment benchmarks for assessable development in the
planning scheme area.
2.6.1 Reading the tables
The tables identify the following:
a) the category of development:
i. prohibited;
ii. accepted, including accepted with requirements; and
iii. assessable development, that requires either code or impact assessment;
b) the category of assessment- code or impact - for assessable development in:
i. a zone and, where used, a precinct of a zone;
ii. a locality plan where used and, where used, a precinct of a locality plan;
iii. an overlay where used;
c) the assessment benchmarks for assessable development, including:
i. if there is a locality plan, whether a locality plan code or specific provisions in
the local plan code apply (shown in the ‘assessment benchmarks’ column);
ii. if there is an overlay:
a. whether an overlay code applies; or
b. whether the assessment benchmarks (noted in the assessment
benchmarks’ column) applies;
iii. any other applicable code(s) (shown in the ‘assessment benchmarks’ column);
d) any variation to the category of assessment (shown as an ‘if’ in the ‘category of
assessment’ column) that applies to the development.
Note—Development will only be taken to be prohibited development under the planning scheme if it
is identified as prohibited development in schedule 10 of the Regulation.
Editor’s note—Examples of matters that can vary the category of assessment are gross floor area,
height, numbers of people or precinct provisions.
2.6.2 Categories of development and assessment
The process for determining a category of development and category of assessment is:
a) for a material change of use, establish the use by reference to the use definitions in
Section 2.11 – Dictionary;
b) for all development, identify the following:
i. the zone or zone precinct that applies to the premises, by reference to the
zone map in Parts 4-12 and Schedule 4 Shire Business Centre;
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ii. if an overlay applies to the premises, by reference to the overlay maps in Parts
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c) determine if the development is accepted development under schedules 6 of the
Regulation;
Editor’s note- Schedule 6 of the Regulation prescribes development that a planning scheme cannot
state is assessable development where the matters identified in the schedule are met.
d) determine if the development is assessable development under schedule 10 of the
Regulation;
e) if the development is not listed in the tables under schedule 6 of the Regulation
determine the initial category of development and assessment by reference to the
tables in:
i. Parts 4-12 Categories of development and assessment—Material change of
use;
ii. Parts 4-12 Categories of development and assessment—Other than a
material change of use (reconfiguring a lot, building works and operational
works);
f) if a precinct of a zone changes the category of development or assessment this will
be shown in the ‘category of development and assessment’ column of the tables in
Parts 4-12 relating to categories of development and assessment for material
change of use, reconfiguring a lot, building work and operational works;
g) if an overlay applies refer to Category of development and assessment Part 13-
Overlays to determine if the overlay further changes the category of development
or assessment.
2.6.3 Determining the category of development and categories of assessment
a) A material change of use is assessable development requiring impact assessment:
i. unless the table of assessment states otherwise;
ii. if a use is not listed or defined;
iii. unless otherwise prescribed in the Act or the Regulation.
b) Reconfiguring a lot is assessable development requiring code assessment unless
the tables of assessment state otherwise or unless otherwise prescribed in the Act or
the Regulation.
c) Building work and operational work are accepted development, unless the tables of
assessment state otherwise or unless otherwise prescribed in the Act or the
Regulation.
d) Where an aspect of development is proposed on premises included in more than
one zone, locality plan or overlay, the category of development or assessment for
that aspect is the highest category under each of the applicable zones, locality plan
or overlay.
e) Where development is proposed on premises partly affected by an overlay, the
category of development or assessment for the overlay only relates to the part of the
premises affected by the overlay.
f) If development is identified as having a different category of development or
category of assessment under a zone than an overlay the highest category of
development or assessment applies as follows:
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i. accepted development subject to requirements prevails over accepted
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ii. code assessment prevails over accepted development where subject to
requirements and accepted development;
iii. impact assessment prevails over code assessment, accepted
development where subject to requirements and accepted development.
g) The category of development prescribed under schedule 6 of the Regulation,
overrides all other categories of development or assessment for that development
under the planning scheme to the extent of any inconsistency.
Editor’s note- Schedule 7 of the Regulation also identifies development that the state
categorises as accepted development. Some development in the schedule may still be
made assessable under the planning scheme.
h) Despite all of the above, if development is listed as prohibited development under
schedule 10 of the Regulation, a development application cannot be made.
Note—Development is to be taken to be prohibited development under the planning scheme only if
it is identified in schedule 10 the Planning Regulation 2017.
2.6.4 Determining the requirements for accepted development and assessment
benchmarks and other matters for assessable development
a) Accepted development does not require a development approval and is not subject
to assessment benchmarks. Notwithstanding this, certain requirements may apply
to some types of development for it to be accepted development. Where
nominated in the tables of assessment, accepted development must comply with
the requirements identified as acceptable solutions in the relevant parts of the
applicable code(s) as identified in the relevant column.
b) Accepted development that does not comply with one or more of the nominated
acceptable solutions in the relevant parts of the applicable code(s) becomes code
assessable development unless otherwise specified.
c) The following rules apply in determining assessment benchmarks for each
category of development and assessment.
d) Code assessable development:
i. is to be assessed against all the assessment benchmarks identified in the
assessment benchmarks column;
ii. that occurs as a result of development becoming code assessable pursuant to
sub-section (b) to this subheading 2.6.4 must:
a. be assessed against the assessment benchmarks for the
development application, limited to the subject matter of the required
acceptable solutions that were not complied with or were not capable
of being complied with under sub-section (b) to this subheading 2.6.4;
b. comply with all required probable solutions identified in sub-section (a)
to this subheading 2.6.4 other than those mentioned in sub-section (b)
to this subheading 2.6.4;
iii. that complies with:
a. the overall outcomes of the code complies with the code; and
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b. the probable solutions complies with the overall and specific outcomes of
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iv. is to be assessed against any assessment benchmarks for the development
identified in section 26 of the Planning Regulation 2017.
Editor’s note—section 27 of the Regulation identifies the matters code assessment must have
regard to.
e) Impact assessable development:
i. is to be assessed against the identified assessment benchmarks in the
assessment benchmarks column (where relevant);
ii. assessment is to have regard to the whole of the planning scheme, to the extent
relevant;
iii. is to be assessed against any assessment benchmarks for the development
identified in section 30 of the Planning Regulation 2017.
Note—The first row of each table of assessment is to be checked to confirm if there are
assessment benchmarks that commonly apply to general scenarios in the zone, local plan or
overlay.
Editor’s note—Section 31 of the Regulation identifies the matters that impact assessment must
have regard to.
2.6.5 Despite sections 2.5.1 and 2.6.4, where premises are identified with the Notation “Refer
to Schedule 6” on a Zoning Map ZM1—ZM9, these premises are specified in Column 1
and 2 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6.
2.6.6 A material change of use identified in Column 3 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6 that complies
with the conditions of approval and the approved plan of development for that premises is
accepted development subject to requirements; or
2.6.7 If the approved plan of development contains a supplementary table of development or
otherwise identifies levels of assessment, a material change of use identified in Column 3
of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6 has the assessment level nominated by the approved plan of
development.
2.6.8 A material change of use for a use identified in Column 3 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6 must
comply with any applicable codes identified in Column 4 of Table 6-1 of Schedule 6.
2.6.9 Notwithstanding the provisions of this section the Queensland State Planning Policy
includes as Part E, interim development assessment requirements to ensure that State
Interests are appropriately considered in development assessment. Interim development
assessment requirements are contained within the State Planning Policy and address the
following State Interests:
a) Liveable Communities
b) Mining and Extractive Resources
c) Biodiversity
d) Coastal Environment
e) Water Quality
f) Emissions and Hazardous Activities
g) Natural hazards, risk and resilience
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h) State Transport Infrastructure
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i) Strategic Airports and Aviation Facilities.
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2.7 Codes applicable to ongoing use
A code that is applicable to a material change of use is also applicable to the ongoing use
that results from that change3.
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Section 2.1.23 (3) of IPA (Local planning instrument have force of law) applies to regulating the use of premises, as well as
section 4.3.2 of IPA (accepted development subject to requirements must comply with codes) and section 4.3.4 of IPA
(Compliance with identified code for use of premises) with respect to an offence under the Act.
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2.8 Probable solutions for code assessable development
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2.8.1 A probable solution for a specific outcome provides a guide for achieving that outcome in
whole or in part, and does not limit the assessment manager’s discretion under the IPA4
to impose conditions on a development approval.
2.8.2 Probable solutions identified in the Noosa Plan are not exhaustive and alternative
solutions that achieve the outcomes and purpose of the applicable codes may be
proposed by applicants.
2.9 Building work regulated under the planning scheme
2.9.1 Section 17(b) of the Planning Regulation 2017 identifies the assessment benchmarks for
building work that a local planning instrument must not change the effect of to the extent
the building work is regulated under the building assessment provisions, unless permitted
under the Building Act 1975.
2.9.2 The building assessment provisions are listed in section 30 of the Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—The building assessment provisions are stated in section 30 of the Building Act 1975
and are assessment benchmarks for the carrying out of building assessment work or building work
that is accepted development subject to any requirements (see also section 31 of the Building Act
1975).
2.9.3 This planning scheme, through Part 5, regulates building work in accordance with
sections 32 and 33 of the Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—The Building Act 1975 permits planning schemes to:
regulate, for the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or the Queensland Development Code
(QDC), matters prescribed under a regulation under the Building Act 1975 (section 32).
These include variations to provisions contained in parts MP1.1, MP 1.2 and MP 1.3 of the
QDC such as heights of buildings related to obstruction and overshadowing, siting and
design of buildings to provide visual privacy and adequate sight lines, on-site parking and
outdoor living spaces. It may also regulate other matters, such as designating land liable
to flooding, designating land as bushfire prone areas and transport noise corridors
deal with an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to building work prescribed under a
regulation under section 32 of the Building Act 1975
specify alternative boundary clearances and site cover provisions for Class 1 and 10
structures under section 33 of the Building Act 1975.
Refer to schedule 9 of the Regulation to determine assessable development, the type of
assessment and any referrals applying to the building work.
2.9.4 The building assessment provisions are contained in the following parts of this planning
scheme:
a) identification of part of the planning scheme area as a flood hazard area — Natural
Hazard: Landslide & Flooding Overlay Maps OM1.3 to OM 9.35;
b) designation of part of the planning scheme area as a designated bushfire prone area
for the BCA and QDC — Natural Hazard Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Maps
OM1.4 to OM9.4;
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IPA, chapter 3 (Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS), part 5 (Decision stage), division 6 (Conditions)
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Information pertaining to minimum habitable floor levels can be provided by Council upon request.
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c) alternative provisions to the QDC for boundary clearance (setback) and site cover
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lot as a detached house — Detached HouseLow Density Housing Code; and Building
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Works Code;
d)c) provisions about performance criteria 4 and 8 under parts 1.1 and 1.2 of the QDC for a
detached house or a class 10 building or structure located on the same lot as a
detached house — Detached House Code and Building Works CodeLow Density
Housing Code; and
e)d) amenity and aesthetics provisions for a detached house or a class 10 building or
structure located on the same lot as a detached house — Detached House Code and
Building Works Code.Low Density Housing Code.
Editor’s note—A decision in relation to building work that is assessable development under the
planning scheme should only be issued as a preliminary approval. See section 83(b) of the
Building Act 1975.
Editor’s note—In a development application, the applicant may request a preliminary approval for
building work. The decision on that development application can also be taken to be a referral
agency’s response under section 56 of the Act, for building work assessable against the Building
Act 1975. The decision notice must state this.
2.10 Roads, watercourses and reclaimed land
2.10.1 If a road, watercourse or reclaimed land is not shown as being covered by a zone on the
zone maps, the following applies—
a) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on both sides by land in the same
zone—the road, watercourse or reclaimed land has the same zoning as the adjoining
land;
b) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on one side by land in a zone and
adjoined on the other side by land in another zone—the road, watercourse or reclaimed
land has the same zoning as the adjoining land and the centreline of the road or
watercourse is the boundary between the two zones;
c) if the road, watercourse or reclaimed land is adjoined on one side only by land in a
zone—the entire road, watercourse or reclaimed land has the same zoning as the
adjoining zoned land.
2.10.2 To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection 2.10.1 also applies to a closed road if
the road is closed after the commencement of the planning scheme.
2.11 Dictionary
Defined Uses and Use Classes
The use and use class terms employed by this planning scheme have the meanings
described below.
This planning scheme employs the nesting of land uses so that—
a primary use includes use classes;
a use class in turn is defined and includes uses based on performance and potential
level of impact;
a use in turn is defined; and
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a diagram for each primary use is included to assist explanation of the nesting
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2.11.1 Agricultural Uses & Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Traditional
Cultivation
Type 2 Intensive
Type 1 Traditional
Agricultural Uses Animal husbandry
Type 2 Intensive
Type 1 Native
Forestry
Type 2 Plantation
Agricultural Uses means any use or use class described below.
Cultivation means the growing of any plant for produce for commercial purposes, but does not
include trees to be harvested for timber or roadside stall. The use includes harvesting and the
storage and packing of produce and plants grown on the site and the ancillary repair and servicing
of machinery used on the site. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Traditional The growing of plants or plant material where dependent on the cultivation
of soil and at a scale exceeding 20 fruit or nut trees or more than 100m 2 of
any other crop.
Type 2 Intensive The growing of any plants or plant material on an imported media or
requiring multiple applications of fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides or
herbicides each season or where artificial lights or containers are used.
The use includes greenhouse and shadehouse plant production,
hydroponic farms, wholesale plant supply, sugar cane farming, turf
farming and mushroom farming. The term does not include Forestry
Type 2 Plantation as separately defined.
Animal husbandry means the keeping, depasturing or, stabling of any animal, including birds,
fish, crustaceans, insects or reptiles 6. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Traditional The use of premises for dairying, cattle grazing, animal breeding
establishments, holding yards, free-range poultry or hatcheries. The term
includes nil discharge aquaculture with a combined surface area of all
ponds or tanks of 200m 2 or less but does not include uses defined as
Animal husbandry Type 2 Intensive. The term includes keeping
animals at or above the following rate:
Bee Hives 4
Caged Birds (excluding poultry) 19
Cats 4
Cattle, camels, goats, sheep, and the like 2
Dogs 4
Horses 4
Pigs 2
Poultry (including chickens, ducks, geese, 10
guineafowl and turkeys but excluding roosters)
Roosters 2
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Type 2 Intensive The use of premises for the keeping of animals at a density which
ordinarily requires supplementary feeding or containment in feed lots,
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sheds, pens or the like. The use includes the use of premises for
aquaculture where the combined surface area of all ponds or tanks
exceeds 200m2; pigs (exceeding 20 or at a density of more than 2 per
hectare); poultry or egg production (exceeding 1,000 birds or a density of
250 birds per hectare), emu or ostrich farming (exceeding 20 birds),
boarding kennels, cattery, dog pound.
Forestry means planting trees or managing, felling and removing trees for commercial forestry
production, including in a plantation or native forest. The term includes limited secondary
processing such as portable saw milling and air drying. The term does not include clearing native
vegetation for the initial establishment of a plantation. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Native Use of premises for the active sustainable management, silviculture and
selective harvesting of native forest, for the primary purpose of producing
and extracting wood and non-wood forest products. The term includes
the initial processing of trees grown on the premise to produce products
such as poles, posts, firewood and saw logs, as well as limited secondary
processing such as portable sawmilling and air-drying. The term does not
include milling, kiln-drying, chemical treatment or pulp production.
Type 2 Plantation The use of premises for the establishment, silviculture and harvesting of
either native or exotic tree species for the primary purpose of producing
and extracting wood and non-wood forest products. The term includes
the initial processing of trees grown on the land to produce products such
as poles, posts, firewood and saw logs, as well as limited secondary
processing such as portable sawmilling and air-drying. The term does not
include milling, kiln-drying, chemical treatment or pulp production.
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2.11.2 Business Uses and Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Office
Commercial
business Type 2 Medical
Type 3 Veterinary
Type 1 Food & beverages
Entertainment and
Type 2 Recreation, amusement
dining business
& fitness
Type 3 Bar
Type 1 Limited visibility
Home-based
Business Uses Type 2 Evident
business
Type 3 Significant scale
Type 1 Warehouse
Industrial
business Type 2 Production, alteration,
repackaging & repairing
Type 3 Extractive
Type 1 Local
Type 2 Shop & salon
Retail business Type 3 Landscape and rural
Type 4 Showroom
Type 5 Vehicle uses
Type 6 Hardware store
Type 7 Garden centre
Business Uses means any use or use class described below.
Commercial business means the conduct of a business activity, where a service is offered or
provided and that service is not more clearly defined by other business or community uses. The
term includes the following types:
Type 1 Office The use of premises for a commercial business conducted in an office
environment. The use includes a bank, professional office, travel agent,
and estate sales office.
Type 2 Medical The use of premises for the practice of human medicine and therapies.
The use class does not include Wellbeing Type 1 Health uses as
separately defined.
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Type 3 Veterinary The use of premises for the treatment of sick or injured animals. The use
may involve the necessary short-term accommodation of animals but
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does not include Animal husbandry Type 2 Intensive as separately
defined.
Entertainment and dining business means the conduct of a business activity, where
entertainment, amusement, recreation or meals are afforded. The term includes the following
types:
Type 1 Food & The use of premises involving the sale of food and beverages for
beverages consumption on the premises. The use class includes a function room or
restaurant or café with dining facilities for 10 or more people.
Type 2 Recreation, The use of premises involving recreation or amusement activities,
amusement & including cinema, health & fitness club, gym, sport activity or brothel.
fitness
Type 3 Bar The use of premises primarily for the serving of liquor for consumption on
the premises. The use may include ancillary sale of food for consumption
on the premises and may include amplified music, live entertainment and
a dance floor. The use includes a hotel, tavern, bar or nightclub but does
not include a restaurant.
Home-based business means the conduct of a business from a dwelling unit where residents
operate the business and the use is secondary to the residential use of the premise. The term
includes the following types:
Type 1 Limited The business is carried out in or below the dwelling unit or any associated
visibility building;
There is limited visible evidence of the business by way of advertising
devices, traffic generation and off-street parking provision;
The business does not include noise generating activities;
Only residents of the dwelling unit operate the business, without
employees; and
Customers or clients may attend the site.7
Type 2 Evident The business is carried out in or below the dwelling unit or any associated
building;
There is visible evidence of the business by way of advertising devices,
traffic generation and off-street parking provision;
The business does not include noise generating activities;
In addition to residents, not more than two employees operate or are
engaged in the business;
Customers or clients may attend the site; and
The use class includes a business similar to Home-based business
Type 1 however the scale and potential impact of the business is greater
due to the presence of employees.8
Type 3 Significant The business is carried out either in or below the dwelling unit or any
scale associated building or outdoors on the lot on which the dwelling is placed;
There is visible evidence of the business by way of advertising devices,
traffic generation and off street parking provision; and
There may be a significant sales component associated with the business
use.
Industrial business means the conduct of an industrial business activity, where goods or products
are produced, manufactured, dismantled, altered, repackaged, repaired or stored at a scale of
greater than that defined by retail business. The use includes the sale of goods, resulting from
such operations, provided that sales space does not exceed 20% of the use area. Any space
dedicated for administration or accounting work in connection with such operations does not
exceed 20% of the use area. The term includes the following types 9:
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For example: a business office requiring an advertising device, tutoring business, professional office, low impact (ie. not
emitting odour, noise, etc.) manufacture of goods which are generally not sold from the premises.
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For example: a professional office, a health or fitness therapist or a salon but not an industrial operation.
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Note that some Industrial Businesses Types 2 and 3 uses are Environmentally Relevant Activities under the Environment
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Type 1 Warehouse The use of premises for the storage of goods, merchandise or materials in
large stocks (whether or not such storage is required for an adjoining shop
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or other commercial premises), pending their distribution or wholesale.
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The use includes a warehouse or self-storage facility.
Type 2 Production, The use of premises for the production, manufacturing, dismantling,
alteration, altering, cleaning, re-packaging, freezing or repairing of goods. The use
repackaging & includes food industries, textiles, mechanical, boat repair, sandblasting.
repairing
Type 3 Extractive Winning from the land (or the bed of a watercourse) gravel, rock, sand,
soil, stone, or other similar materials. The use class includes the
treatment of those materials to produce a varied product. The term does
not include the use of premises for an activity authorised under the
Mineral Resources Act 198910.
Retail business means the conduct of a business activity, where goods or services are displayed
or offered for sale to the public. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Local Serves a local function selling general merchandise, or sells produce
grown on the same lot. The use includes a general store or a roadside
stall where the use area exceeds 5m2. The use may include the sale of
prepared food and dining facilities for up to 10 people.
Type 2 Shop & salon The use of premises for an activity that is generally found in a shopping
complex, strip or centre. The use includes a shop, hairdressing salon,
appliance repairs, alterations, dry cleaning and a café with dining facilities
for up to 10 people.
Type 3 Landscape & The use of premises for the sale of bulk landscaping, garden or rural
rural products. The term includes the sale of soil, soil additives, seeds,
fertilisers, potting mix, mulch, gravel, agricultural chemicals, irrigation
supplies, feed and other products for animals. The term also includes the
cultivation of plants for sale on the site where ancillary to other landscape
supplies. The term does not include Retail business Types 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
or 7 as separately defined.
Type 4 Showroom Premises exceeding 250m 2 gross floor area for the display and sale of
goods that are primarily of a bulky nature and of a similar type, including
but not limited to boats, electrical goods, bulk stationery supplies, ,
furniture, floor coverings, sporting equipment and apparel, motor vehicles,
recreational vehicles, motor accessories and the like. The term includes
any associated sale of spare parts for such goods. The term does not
include a large shop.
Type 5 Vehicle uses The use of premises for the retail sale of petrol, diesel or any derivatives
products or the use of premises for the hiring of motor cars, trucks,
motorcycles, mopeds, boats or other registered vehicles. The term
includes a service station and a vehicle hire premises.
Type 6 Hardware Premises for the display for sale (including hire) of hardware and trade
Store supplies including household fixtures, timber, tools, paint, wallpaper,
plumbing supplies and the like, but the term does not include the sale of
kitchen or dining wares, picnic ware, camping goods, garden products,
furniture or other household products or home wares
Type 7 Garden and The use of premises for the retail sale of landscape and garden products
Lifestyle Centre and supplies and products made by local artisans. The term includes the
sale of plants, seeds, pots, gardening tools, bagged landscaping products
(such as fertilisers, potting mix, mulch and stones) outdoor furniture and
lighting, letterboxes, garden ornamentation, art, and literature on
gardening. The premises may also be used as the sales office for
swimming pools or spas. The use includes an ancillary coffee shop. The
term does not include Retail business Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 as
separately defined.
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The IPA identifies a material change of use of premises for an activity authorised under the Mineral Resources Act 1989
as Exempt development that may not be made assessable or self-assessable development.
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2.11.3 Community Uses and Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Childcare
Education
Type 2 School
Type 3 Adult
Type 4 Information
Type 1 Station
Emergency
service Type 2 Shed
Community Uses Type 1 Sport & recreation
Open space
Type 2 Camp ground
Type 1 Health
Wellbeing Type 2 Social
Type 3 Worship
Type 4 Funeral
Community Uses means any use or use class described below.
Education means any use conducted predominantly for the purpose of education, instruction,
information sharing and learning. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Childcare The use of premises for the education, recreation, minding or care, of
more than four children (not residing at the site) for a fee or reward.
Type 2 School The use of premises for the purpose of a state or private, primary or
secondary school.
Type 3 Adult The use of premises for adult education or vocational training whether
operated for profit or not. The use includes a TAFE, university, language
school, hospitality training.
Type 4 Information The use of premises for the collection and display of information for
reference or reflection. The use includes a library, museum, and
information centre.
Emergency service means any use conducted by a state or local authority for the purposes of
protecting the community and responding to emergency situations. The term includes the following
types:
Type 1 Station The use of premises for the daily work of emergency services. It may
include administrative, sleeping, storage, maintenance and training
facilities. The use includes a police station, fire station and ambulance
station.
Type 2 Shed The use of premises for the storage of equipment used by emergency
services in the response to emergency situations and includes training for
such situations. The use includes a rural fire brigade shed and State
Emergency Service shed.
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Open space means any use of private or public land left predominantly undeveloped by buildings
or structures. The term includes the following types:
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Type 1 Sport & The use of premises for sports or active recreation in a formal outdoor
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recreation setting, accessible by the public. The use does not include indoor sports
or indoor recreation but may include a clubhouse with storage and
amenities, provided the use of the clubhouse does not include
entertainment or dining uses. The use includes a public swimming pool,
sportsground and a tennis court.
Type 2 Camp ground The use of premises for pitching a tent for the purpose of providing
overnight accommodation to the travelling public. It may include toilet and
shower facilities for the convenience of visitors. It may include the
ancillary use of parking an RV overnight. It does not include cabins or
similar structures. The use includes a Self-contained RV Overnight Area.
It does not include Visitor Accommodation or Multiple Housing Type 5
Relocatable as separately defined.
Wellbeing means any use of private or public land or building for the provision of community and
social services and facilities. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Health The use of premises for the care, treatment and necessary short-term
accommodation of sick or injured people. The use includes a hospital,
institution, but does not include a Commercial business Type 2 Medical
or Multiple housing Type 3 Retirement & special needs as separately
defined.
Type 2 Social The use of premises for the gathering of people for networking, support,
common pastimes, exercise, charitable work or companionship. The term
does not include a commercial club, indoor entertainment or sports and
recreation. While the premises may accommodate the making of items
that are later sold it is not a business use nor is it used for profit making
enterprises. The use includes arts and craft, community meeting room,
CWA.
Type 3 Worship The use of premises primarily as a place of public worship or religious
instruction, including a church, temple and ancillary educational and social
activities.
Type 4 Funeral The use of premises for burial or funeral procedures. It includes a funeral
parlour, mortuary, crematorium, and cemetery.
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2.11.4 Infrastructure Uses and Use Classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Type 1 Depot
Service and
utility Type 2 Installation
Type 3 Tower
Type 4 Treatment,
Infrastructure Uses
recycling and disposal
uses
Type 1 Passenger terminal
Type 2 Carpark
Type 3 Depot
Transport
Type 4 Aeronautical
Infrastructure Uses means any use or use class described below.
Service and utility means any premises used for the delivery of a public service not otherwise
defined. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Depot The use of premises for a depot or station for conduct of the daily
business of a local government, State government, statutory authority or
telecommunications company, in supplying a public service or utilities. It
may include administration, storage, equipment maintenance and
operational facilities. The term does not include Emergency service use.
Type 2 Installation The use of premises for a structure or installation as part of a network
where other administrative functions are not conducted on the same site.
The use includes a substation, including any associated communication
poles and lightning rods. The term does not include a Type 3 Tower, as
separately defined
Type 3 Tower The use of premises for a tower, antennas or mast and supporting shelter
or equipment, in the provision or supply of electricity or
telecommunications. The use excludes facilities deemed to be “Low
Impact Facilities” under the Telecommunication (Low Impact Facility)
Determination Act 1997, and excludes power poles. The use includes a
telecommunication tower, wind turbine, high voltage transmission lines
(110kv or greater).
Type 4 Treatment, The use of premises for the treatment of water for municipal supply or the
recycling and treatment, recycling and disposal of wastewater or solid materials. The
disposal use includes a water treatment plant, sewerage treatment plant, recycling
station.
Transport means the use of land for transport infrastructure where that infrastructure is not
exclusively ancillary to a separate use. The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Passenger The use of premises, by the travelling public, as an air, rail, water or road
terminal transport passenger terminal, station or interchange. The term does not
include the storing of vehicles. The use includes a bus station.
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Type 2 Carpark The use of premises for the parking of motor vehicles where such parking
is not ancillary to another use on the same site.
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Type 3 Depot The use of premises for the storing and routine maintenance of
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commercial or passenger motor vehicles. The use includes a bus depot.
Type 4 Aeronautical The use of premises for the authorised landing and take-off of aircraft
including facilities for the housing, servicing and maintenance and repair
of aircraft. It does not include a Type 1 Passenger terminal, as
separately defined.
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2.11.5 Residential Uses and Use classes
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PRIMARY USE USE CLASS USE
Detached house
Ancillary dwelling unit
Community Residence
Type 2 Duplex
Type 3 Retirement and
Multiple housing
Residential Uses special needs
Type 4 Conventional
Type 5 Relocatable
Type 1 Home hosted
Type 2 Caravan park
Visitor
accommodation Type 3 Rural
Type 4 Conventional
Residential uses means any use or use class described below.
Detached house means the use of premises for a single dwelling unit which comprises the whole
of the building on one lot11. The term includes uses and works incidental to and associated with
the detached house. The term includes the temporary use as a display home or removal home.
The use may include a secondary dwelling not exceeding 65m2 in area. The use is not divided
further.
Ancillary dwelling unit means the use of premises for a caretaker’s residence or employee
residence associated with a non-residential use on the same premises where:
There is no other dwelling unit on the premises, except where the non-residential use is an
agricultural use;
The gross floor area of the dwelling unit does not exceed 150m 2;
The dwelling unit is subordinate to the non-residential use;
The dwelling unit is attached to or within 25m of the non-residential use; and
The dwelling unit is occupied by the owner of the non-residential use or somebody
employed in the non-residential use.
Community residence means any dwelling used for accommodation for a maximum of six
persons who require assistance or support with daily living needs, share communal spaces and
who may be unrelated. The use may include a resident support worker engaged or employed in
the management of the residence. Example: Hospice.
Multiple housing means the use of premises for two or more dwelling units or accommodation
units as the case may be, occupied by permanent or semi-permanent residents, where the
occupants may share common facilities on the site. The term includes the following types 12:
11
The IPA defines the term “lot”
12
Note that Type 1 has been deleted and subsequent types have not been renumbered.
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Type 2 Duplex Means the use of premises for two dwelling units either attached or
detached, on one lot.
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Type 3 Retirement Means the use of premises for dwelling units or accommodation units that
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and special needs house persons who are aged, being nursed or are convalescing. In each
case, communal facilities may be available to residents for social
interaction, recreation and emergency medical attention. The use may
also include a caretaker’s residence and medical centre where they are
ancillary to the residential care facility. The use includes a retirement
village, residential aged care and a group house, however does not
include health uses or community residence as separately defined.
Type 4 Conventional Means the use of premises for dwelling units that do not fall within
Multiple housing Types 2, 3, or 5. The use includes units, townhouses,
flats, apartments, villas and small dwelling units.
Type 5 Relocatable Premises used for relocatable dwellings (whether they are permanently
located or not) that provides long-term residential accommodation. The
use does not include a Type 2 Caravan park as separately defined.
Visitor accommodation means accommodation that is designed and used for visitors to the Shire
and where social, recreational and dining services may be provided for visitors by owners or staff.
Resident guests stay for a temporary period of time (typically not exceeding 3 consecutive months).
The term includes the following types:
Type 1 Home hosted The use of premises for short term accommodation hosted by the resident
family within a detached house where there is no more than 6 guests
accommodated in no more than three rooms. At least one bedroom
within the detached house is excluded from use by guests. Meals may be
provided by the hosts, as guest cooking facilities are not available. The
use includes bed and breakfast.
Type 2 Caravan park Premises used to provide for accommodation in RVs, self-contained
cabins, tents and similar structures for the public for short-term holiday
purposes. The use may include, where ancillary, a manager’s residence
and office, a kiosk, amenity buildings or the provision of recreation
facilities for the use of occupants of the caravan park and accommodation
for staff.
Type 3 Rural The use of premises for short-term accommodation where
accommodation has direct connection with the rural production,
environmental or scenic values of the premises. The use includes a cabin
park, guesthouse or retreat located in a rural setting and host farm
offering rural experiences.
Type 4 Conventional Two or more dwelling units or accommodation units, for the purpose of
providing short-term visitor accommodation. The use may include
common recreation or dining facilities and includes an ancillary dwelling
unit for onsite manager. The use includes a guesthouse, visitor hostel,
motel, resort and serviced rooms, but does not include Visitor
accommodation Type 1 Home hosted or Type 3 Rural as separately
defined.
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Administrative Terms
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accepted development see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the Planning
Act 2016).
access means the practicable means of entry for persons or vehicles—
from a constructed road to a lot that abuts that road; or
where provision is made for access by way of an easement, from a constructed road to a lot
by way of an easement over contiguous land which abuts that road.
access strip means that part of a lot bounded by the frontage of the lot, the side or rear
boundaries of one or more contiguous lot and the remainder of the lot of which it forms part and
which is included in that lot solely for the provision of access. Any river, creek or stream which
does not form part of a lot but which is contiguous with the lot may be the side or rear boundary of
a contiguous lot.
accommodation unit means part of a building to be used as a dwelling place for the exclusive use
of one household containing at least one habitable room but which is not self-contained.
active parkland or active recreation areas mean public open space for sports and active
recreational pursuits and may include within it facilities such as football fields, playground
equipment, skate bowls, bicycle paths and ancillary facilities such as seats, tables, BBQ areas and
toilets.
AEP or annual exceedance probability means the likelihood of occurrence of a flood of a given
size or larger in any one year; usually expressed as a percentage.
agricultural land conservation area or ALCA means land identified as ALCA on Overlay Maps
OM1.5—OM9.5. The term includes good quality agricultural land and other land capable of
supporting agricultural uses.
allotment means a piece of land or space described in a land title.
ancillary means associated with, but incidental and subordinate to.
applicable infrastructure charging instrument means a planning instrument or Council
resolution specifying a charge for the supply of trunk infrastructure.
approved route for electricity transmission operating works includes land affected by –
a) existing transmission lines and operating works;
b) proposed operating works the subject of a notice under the Electricity Act 1994, section
111 B;
c) community infrastructure – operating works under the Electricity Act 1994, designated
under the Integrated Planning Act 1997; and
d) other land (This includes land that has been the subject of a future corridor study and
determined by Powerlink as appropriate for proposed operating works and may be
designated for community infrastructure in the future).
assessable development see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the
Planning Act 2016).
ARI or average recurrence interval means the average or expected value of the period between
exceedances of a given rainfall intensity or discharge.
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balcony means any external platform, attached to and accessed from a building and 1m or more
above adjacent finished ground level. A balcony is part of a building.
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basement means a space where the ceiling height projects no more than one metre above both
the natural ground surface and the finished ground level, and where access to the basement is
limited to one opening a maximum of 6m wide.
BCA means the Building Code of Australia.
buffer area means an area of land separating adjacent land uses that is managed for the purpose
of mitigating impacts of one use on another. A buffer area consists of a separation distance and
one or more buffer elements. A buffer area does not include areas of existing riparian vegetation,
wetlands, watercourses or vegetation on land identified on Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to 9.1.
buffer element means a natural or artificial feature within a buffer area that mitigates an adverse
impact. The term includes open ground, vegetated areas and purpose designed barriers.
building means a fixed structure that is wholly or partly enclosed by walls and is roofed, and
includes any part of a building.
building (or structure) height in metres means the vertical height of a building or structure
measured from the finished ground level and the natural ground surface to the top of the roof or
parapet at any point.
building height in storeys means the number of storeys in a building measured vertically at any
point, provided that a basement shall not count as a storey.
bunded area for the purposes of waste management means an area with a raised edge for—
a) the containment of liquid prior to drainage; and
b) the exclusion of surface stormwater.
cabin means a free standing building, not exceeding 100m2 in gross floor area and not including a
laundry, used for overnight or holiday accommodation.
caretaker’s residence means a dwelling unit situated on the same premises as a business use,
community use or infrastructure use where it is occupied by the owner or employee of the
business or operation for reasons of ensuring security and maintenance of the business or
operation.
carriageway means the area of pavement between kerbs or pavement area for vehicular traffic
where no kerbs exist, but does not include footpaths.
Categories of development means the type of assessment identified for development in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016 including one or other of the following—
a) accepted development
i. accepted development
ii. accepted development subject to requirements
b) assessable development requiring
i. code assessment
ii. impact assessable
c) prohibited development
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character area has the meaning given in the Heritage Overlay general provisions (Part 13,
Division 5).
child activity areas means land or buildings associated with the care of, or used by, children for
more than 5 hours per day at least 3 days per week including—
a) child care facilities providing day care, occasional care, kindergarten and crèche services;
b) educational establishments providing for preschool and primary school students; and
c) before/after school care and vacation care for children less than 13 years of age.
code assessment see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the Planning Act
2016)
commercial zone means any of the following zones—Business Centre, Neighbourhood Centre,
Industry, Shire Business Centre and Village Mix
constrained land defined by an overlay map
deck means an external constructed floor which is not higher than 1m above the natural ground
surface.
defined flood event means the event, measured in terms of the likelihood of occurrence, and
associated inundation level adopted by the Council to manage development as identified in Table
13.12 (Flood levels and flood immunity requirements) of the Natural Hazards Overlay Code. The
DFE incorporates an allowance for future climate change over the design life of the development,
through increased rainfall intensities, mean sea level rise and a greater frequency of extreme
weather events.
desired environmental outcome (or DEO) has the same meaning as in the IPA.
development has the same meaning as in the IPA.
display home means a detached house used for displaying a type of construction or design
offered by a builder.
DPI&F means the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries.
drainage line means any channel, not being a watercourse, that carries a flow either permanently
or intermittently and includes drainage lines shown on the Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to
OM9.1.
dripline means a ring around the tree canopy on the ground level that receives most of the
rainwater shed from the tree canopy.
dwelling unit means a building or part of a building used as a self-contained residence for the
exclusive use of one household. It includes outbuildings and works normally associated with a
dwelling.
ecologically important areas means—
a) a natural waterway or wetland;
b) riparian vegetation;
c) an area of remnant or non-remnant native vegetation identified on Biodiversity Overlay Maps
OM1.1 to OM1.9; or
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d) an area which otherwise—
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i contains or is likely habitat for scheduled species under the Nature Conservation
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(Wildlife) Regulation (Qld) 2006;
ii contains or is likely to contain listed threatened species and/or ecological
communities, protected habitat or listed migratory species as defined by the
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Cth) Act 1999;
iii contains a spring as defined under the Water Act (Qld) 2000;
iv contains habitat for flora and/or fauna species of local ecological significance; or
v legally secured offset areas.
ecological sustainability has the same meaning as in the IPA.
effluent disposal system means effluent treatment system (including but not limited to septic
tanks, aerobic treatment plants, composting toilets etc) and the waste water disposal system
(including but not limited to absorption trenches, above and below ground irrigation systems,
greywater disposal systems etc).
effluent disposal area means land of sufficient area and in an appropriate location to allow
disposal of effluent in a manner that minimises risk of harm to people and the environment.
electricity transmission line easement means an existing easement over land in favour of an
entity responsible for the carriage or supply of electricity, which is used or intended to be used for
the transmission of electricity. The term relates to electricity transmission lines of 110kV or greater.
Engineering Works Codes means the following Codes—
a) Driveways and Carparking Code;
b) Transport, Roads and Drainage Code;
c) Erosion and Sediment Control Code;
d) Existing Services Code;
e) Earthworks Code;
f) Waste Management Code;
g) Water Sensitive Design Code; and
h) if in a water service area or sewerage service area— Water Supply and Sewerage
Reticulation Code
environment has the same meaning as in the IPA.
environmental harm has the same meaning as in the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
environmentally sensitive areas means—
a) land with steep slopes;
b) land mapped on an overlay map;
c) watercourses, drainage lines and ridges; and
d) native habitat and wildlife corridors.
environmental nuisance has the same meaning as in the Environmental Protection Act.
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ERA or Environmentally Relevant Activity has the same meaning as in the Environmental
Protection Act 1994.
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essential community infrastructure means any one or more of the following—
(a) emergency services infrastructure;
(b) emergency shelters;
(c) police facilities;
(d) hospitals and associated facilities;
(e) stores of valuable records or heritage items;
(f) power stations and substations;
(g) major switch yards;
(h) communication facilities;
(i) sewage treatment plants;
(j) water treatment plants.
estate sales office means any premises, including a caravan or transportable building, used or
intended for use, for the promotion and/or sale of land and/or buildings within an estate, where
such premises are located within the estate which is proposed to be promoted or sold. The term as
defined may not be in use for longer than two years.
exotic weeds means a species of plant occurring in an area outside its historical natural range
and which has a negative impact for the environment or people.
fire access track means an area free of trees and able to be easily accessed by fire fighting
vehicles.
firebreak means an area of land cleared of non-fire retardant vegetation of sufficient width to
minimise the risk of spread of bushfire.
foreshore means the land in the Noosa Shire lying between the high water mark and low water
mark at ordinary spring tides and controlled by the Noosa Shire under the Local Government Act
2009.
frontage means a boundary of an allotment which abuts a road. Where a lot has more than one
frontage, Council may nominate a primary frontage.
general sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
greywater means the domestic wastes from baths, showers, laundries and kitchens specifically
excluding toilet and urinal waste.
gross floor area (or GFA) means the total floor area of a building measured from the outside of
the external walls, plus for roofed unenclosed areas, any portion of floor area beyond a distance of
3 metres from the external wall. It does not include:
a) the area of spaces used for the parking or manoeuvring of motor vehicles;
b) the area of lift shafts;
c) the area of stairwells on any level other than the ground floor; or
d) floor areas located in a basement.
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group house means a residential building with at least 6 bedrooms, designed to accommodate 6
or more adolescents or adults who are not related by birth where each resident has a private
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bedroom or bed/sitting room but the kitchen, dining and laundry facilities are shared. The use does
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not include community residence as separately defined.
guesthouse means accommodation for more than 6 guests in a single building which is also the
home of the host(s). Guests do not have access to their own cooking facilities.
habitable buildings means any building or structure used as or able to be as a dwelling unit or
accommodation unit.
habitable room means any room of a dwelling unit or accommodation unit other than a bathroom,
laundry, toilet, pantry, walk-in wardrobe, corridor, stair, lobby, photographic darkroom, clothes
drying room and other space of a specialised nature occupied neither frequently nor for extended
periods.
habitat tree means a tree whether living or dead that
a) has 1 or more hollows, pipes or splits which are located more than 2m above ground level;
or
b) hosts epiphytes or termite mounds; or
c) is a koala habitat tree.
heritage site has the meaning given in the Heritage Overlay general provisions (Part 13, Division
5).
high impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
house site area means a part of an allotment used as, or intended to be used to accommodate a
Residential Use, that can be serviced by an adequate access drive and is capable of sustaining a
range of housing styles and an area for ancillary uses and works including swimming pools,
play/recreation area, and outbuildings. This definition does not include effluent disposal areas.
IDAS has the same meaning as in the IPA.
IPA means the Integrated Planning Act 199713.
impact assessment see categories of development (has the same meaning as in the Planning Act
2016).
inconsistent use means the use is strongly inappropriate in the relevant zones because it is
incompatible with other uses generally expected in that zone.
information centre means a building no larger than 100m 2, in which information is provided to the
general public to enhance their understanding of the natural environment or heritage values
attached to a locality. It may also include a ranger station but not a travel agent or tour booking
agency.
infrastructure has the same meaning as in the SPA.
infrastructure agreement has the same meaning as in the SPA.
jetty means jetties, wharves, pontoons, above water boat storage (AWBS) and pneumatic devices.
13
The Integrated Planning Act 1997 was repealed in 2009 and replaced by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 which was
subsequently repealed and replaced with the Planning Act 2016. This Planning Scheme remains valid under current
Queensland planning legislation.
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koala habitat trees are trees of the genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia, Angophora or Lophostemon14
and also include koala food trees listed in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
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landscaped area (including landscaped buffer areas, landscaped building setback and
landscaping) means part of a site comprising predominantly soft landscaping and set aside for the
purposes of enhancing or protecting the amenity of the site. The term includes the areas occupied
by a rainwater tank and bicycle racks, swimming pools or ponds and garden paths, but does not
include impervious surfaces such as driveways, vehicle access lanes, vehicle parking and
manoeuvring areas, waste storage areas, and the like.
local origin means a species occurring in an area which is within its historical natural range.
locality means an identified geographical area depicted on Map NPLM divided into zones.
lot has the same meaning as in the IPA.
low impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
major road network means Beckmans Road, Black Mountain Range Road (part), Black Mountain
Road (part), Bridge Street, Bruce Highway, Bruce Highway south on-ramp, Butler Street (part),
Charles Street (part), Coles Creek Road, Cooroy-Belli Road, Cooroy By-pass north on-ramp,
Cooroy By-pass south off-ramp, Cooroy Connection Road, Cooroy-Noosa Road, Cooroy-Noosa
Road (Jack Hassett Dr), Cootharaba Road (part), Cooyar Street, Cudgerie Drive, Cullinane Street,
David Low Way, Diamond Street (part), Doonella Street (part), Dr Pages Road, Edwards Street,
Eenie Creek Road and any extension to David Low Way, Elm Street, Emu Mountain Road,
Eumundi-Noosa Road, Factory Street, George Street, Gibson Road, Greenridge-Pinbarren Road,
Gympie-Kin Kin Road, Heathland Drive, Hill Street, Hilton Terrace, Junction Road, King Street,
Kinmond Creek Road (part), Laguna Street, Lake Flat Road, Lake Macdonald Drive, Langura
Street, Leslie Drive, Louis Bazzo Drive, Main Street, Maple Street, Mary River Road, Mary Street
(part), McKinnon Drive, Memorial Avenue (part), Moorindil Street, Myall Street, Neusa Vale Road,
Noosa Drive, Noosa Parade, Poinciana Avenue (part), Pomona Connection Road, Pomona-Kin Kin
Road, Pound Road, Prince Street, Queen Street, Railway Crsg, Reef Street, Reserve Street,
Sidoni Street (part), Sister Tree Creek Road, Summit Road, Sunrise Road, Sunshine Beach Road,
Tewantin Road, Traveston-Cooran Road, Walter Hay Drive, Werin Street, Weyba Road, Yurol
Forest Drive.
marine facility purpose means a commercial facility relating directly to boating.
material change of use has the same meaning as in the IPA.
medium impact sign has the meaning given in the Advertising Devices Code (Part 14, Division 9).
motel means the use of premises for providing overnight, short-stay or holiday accommodation for
travellers in accommodation units, as well as parking spaces for their motor vehicles and on-site
reception/bookings office facilities. The term includes ancillary administration, restaurant, and
conference facilities, and manager or caretaker's residence.
native vegetation means vegetation of local origin occurring within its natural range.
natural ground surface or natural ground level for an allotment means:
a) the ground level of the allotment on the day the first plan of survey showing the allotment
was registered; or
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Schedule 7 Koala Habitat Areas is used for assessing development in koala habitat areas against the Biodiversity Overlay
Code provisions and the koala conservation criteria contained in the Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006
and Management Program 2006-2016 and the Koala Sensitive Design Guidelines 2012. Koala habitat trees are not
confined to the areas mapped in Schedule 7, but also occur throughout other parts of Noosa Shire. The South East
Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions (SPRP) koala habitat values maps show koala
habitat within assessable development areas defined under the SPRP.
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b) if the ground level on the day mentioned in paragraph (a) is not known, the natural ground
surface as determined by a cadastral surveyor.
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open construction, in relation to fences, means not less than 50% of the width of the lot has either
no fencing, or fencing that can be seen through. (See Figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1—Open construction of fences and examples
outdoor dining area means an outdoor area, associated with an Entertainment or dining
business or a Retail business Type 1 or Type 2, for the use of patrons. The term includes roofed
or unroofed areas. The term includes dining areas located in the road reserve.
operational work has the same meaning as in the IPA.
overlay—
a) means a layer over the zones and localities based on special physical attributes of an
identified area, place or site; and
b) assessment categories are identified, in Part 13, for development affected by an overlay.
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passive parkland means public open space that is left predominantly in its natural state protecting
the native flora and fauna. This type of parkland may—
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a) provide some passive recreational opportunities such as walking tracks and BBQ facilities;
b) form a landscaped buffer area between a residential development and incompatible
adjoining land uses such as roads and industrial areas; and
c) be, or form part of, a wildlife and/or riparian corridor.
person has the same meaning as in the IPA.
priority infrastructure plan means the Priority Infrastructure Plan contained in Part 15 of the
Planning Scheme.
plot ratio means the gross floor area divided by the area of the site.
population density means the hypothetical population of a site used for residential uses which is
calculated in terms of—
a) a number of persons per hectare; or
b) a number of persons,
and is based upon the rates of occupancy contained in Table 6.1, provided that if in the opinion of
Council any room is capable of being utilised as a bedroom, the Council may determine that the
room shall be calculated as a bedroom for the purposes of determining population density 15.
Table 6.1 RATES OF OCCUPANCY FOR POPULATION DENSITY
Nature of accommodation Rate of occupancy
Accommodation unit containing 1 bedroom 1.4 persons
Dwelling unit containing 1 bedroom 1.7 persons
Dwelling unit or accommodation unit containing 2 bedrooms 2.4 persons
Dwelling unit or accommodation unit containing 3 or more bedrooms 3.3 persons
Unit within Retirement & Special Needs Housing 1.5 persons
hostel or dormitory beds, where double beds are classified as 2 beds
a) for the purpose of providing for visitor accommodation only 0.6 persons per bed
b) for purposes not described above 1 person per bed
precinct means an identified area within a zone with special attributes to which certain zone
provisions apply.
predominant slope is the slope of a house site area, building footprint or use area measured
perpendicular to the contours of the area and calculated as follows:
Predominant slope (%) = (x y) x 100
where:
‘x’ is the vertical distance in metres between the highest point and the lowest point of the
area; and
‘y’ is the horizontal distance in metres measured in a straight line between the highest point
and the lowest point of the area.
15
For example a study or media room which could function as a bedroom, either as proposed or with the addition of a door,
is likely to be calculated as a bedroom.
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Where the area has more than one predominant slope, eg. a knoll or a gully, the average of
the predominant slopes shall apply.
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premises has the same meaning as in the IPA
private open space means outdoor areas of the premises set aside for the exclusive use of
occupants of the dwelling unit or accommodation unit that are accessed directly from living areas.
The term includes courtyards, decks, terraces, balconies, verandahs and roof terraces and hard
and soft landscaping.
probable maximum flood means the largest flood that could reasonably occur at a particular
location, resulting from the probable maximum precipitation. The PMF defines the extent of flood-
prone land. Generally, it is not physically or financially possible to provide general protection
against this event.
probable solution means precise criteria or standards that provide a guide for achieving a specific
outcome in whole or in part, but do not necessarily establish compliance with a code.
professional office means office premises used for the provision of professional services or the
giving of professional advice generally by appointment rather than relying on a high volume of
walk-in clients.
PSP means planning scheme policy.
public open space means outdoor areas of land under the ownership of the Federal, State or
Local Government, to which the public may or may not have access. The term includes lands
reserved for parks or beach protection purposes but does not include land used for Business uses
or Infrastructure uses.
QDC means the Queensland Development Code under the Building Act 1975.
rear lot means a lot where access is provided only by means of—
a) an access strip which forms part of the lot; or
b) an easement over contiguous land.
reconfiguring a lot has the same meaning as in the IPA.
recruitment habitat tree means a tree selected for its potential to become a habitat tree and
exhibiting two or more of the following characteristics—
a) large dominant or co-dominant characteristics; or
b) damaged, branchy, open crowned or with multiple leaders; or
c) containing hollows, pipes or splits; or
d) known to develop hollows early and to live a relatively long time (ie. Eucalyptus, Corymbia
and Angophora species); or
e) hosting epiphytes or termite mounds.
recyclable waste means clean and inoffensive waste of a recyclable nature.
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removal building or removal home means any building that has been previously established on
any site and which has been relocated to a site in Noosa Shire (including from elsewhere on the
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same site). It does not include new transportable buildings as separately defined.
residential aged care means premises housing elderly persons under the supervision of nursing
care. Residents are accommodated in bedrooms or bed-sit units but not dwelling units
residential development means both urban settlement and rural settlement.
residential zone means any of the following zones – Detached Housing, Semi-attached Housing,
Attached Housing, Visitor Mixed Use and Rural Settlement zone.
retirement village means premises where older members of the community or retired persons
reside, or are to reside, in independent living units or serviced units, under a retirement village
scheme.
riparian vegetation includes—
a) vegetation along the foreshore;
b) vegetation in a permanent freshwater watercourse or existing within 50m from the top of the
bank of a permanent freshwater watercourse
c) vegetation in a permanent tidal watercourse or within 250m from the top of the bank of a
permanent tidal watercourse;
d) vegetation in Lake Macdonald or within 400m of the full level of ponded water within Lake
Macdonald; or
e) vegetation in a riparian zone.
riparian zone means land which adjoins, directly influences, or is influenced by a body of water..
risk management means a process consisting of well-defined steps which, when taken in
sequence, support better decision making by contributing to a greater insight into risks and their
impacts.
road means the total width of road reserve from lot boundary to lot boundary.
roadside stall means the use of premises exceeding 5m 2 but no more than 25m 2 for the display
and sale of goods in rural areas.
rural settlement means residential development on a lot greater than 2,000m 2, regardless of
whether the land is also used for hobby farming.
RV (Recreational Vehicle) means a motorized or towable vehicle that combines transportation
and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation and accommodation. The term includes
caravans, campervans, motorhomes, camper trailers, truck mounted camper. The term does not
include a cabin or transportable building as separately defined.
secondary dwelling means a dwelling used in conjunction with, and subordinate to, a detached
house on the same lot. A secondary dwelling may be constructed under a detached house, be
attached to a detached house or be free standing. For clarity a detached house could not include
more than one secondary dwelling.
sediment barrier means
a) purpose designed geotextile sediment fabric (i.e. not shadecloth) attached to posts with
the geotextile buried in an upstream trench; or
b) turf of a minimum 600mm width immediately within the property boundary.
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self-contained means containing at least a bathroom, toilet, kitchen and one habitable room.
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self-contained RV overnight area means premises used for the parking of self-contained RVs, for
a maximum of 4 consecutive nights, where no water is provided and no liquid or solid waste is left
or disposed of on site. Self-contained RVs are those that can hold fresh water, greywater and/or
blackwater and have on board cooking and sleeping facilities.
service area has the same meaning as in the Water Act 2000.
services - includes sewerage systems, water supply networks, gas mains and infrastructure,
power, telecommunications infrastructure, stormwater drainage systems and stormwater overland
flowpaths.
setback means the minimum distance from any lot boundary to a building or structure, excluding
eaves, roof overhangs and awnings provided they encroach no more than 600mm into the setback
distance.
site means any land on which development is carried out or is proposed to be carried out
(including the whole or part of one lot or more than one lot where each of those lots is contiguous
with the other or another).
site cover means the proportion of a site covered by all buildings and structures shown as a
percentage. For enclosed spaces this includes the area within the outside wall and for unenclosed
spaces this includes the area measured along a line 600mm in from the perimeter of the roof. Site
cover includes garages and other roofed outbuildings, but does not include landscape structures
such as in-ground pools and decks.
site facilities include loading docks, external storage areas, waste storage areas, clothes drying
areas, letter boxes within multiple housing or visitor accommodation, and mechanical plant and
equipment.
slope means—
a) for the purpose of reconfiguring a lot—
i. where a proposed lot is contained wholly within a single slope category shown on a
slope analysis, the slope of that category; or
ii. where a proposed lot is contained within more than one slope category shown on a
slope analysis, the predominant slope of the house site area or use area, as follows—
A. where the house site area or use area is contained within one slope category
shown on a slope analysis, the slope of that category; or
B. where the house site area or use area is contained within more than one slope
category shown on a slope analysis, the slope is the average of all predominant
slopes of the house site area or use area.
b) For the purposes of building works or material change of use, the slope of the building
footprint or use area is that determined as follows—
i. where the building footprint or use area has one predominant slope, that slope;
ii. where the building footprint or use area has more than one predominant slope, the
average of all predominant slopes, provided that—
A. the slope shall be determined to the nearest whole number; and
B. where there is any question about the determination of slope, the slope shall be
as determined by the Assessment Manager.
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slope analysis16 means, for the purpose of reconfiguring a lot, a diagram prepared by a cadastral
surveyor indicating the slope of the site based on one metre contour intervals using the following
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slope categories—
0-10% slope
>10-15% slope
>15-20% slope
>20-25% slope
>25-33% slope, etc
sloping sites means sites or parts of sites that exceed a gradient of 1 in 5 or 20% and includes
steep slopes.
small dwelling unit means a dwelling unit containing no more than 2 bedrooms, no study, media
room or other rooms capable of being used as a bedroom, and has no more than 90m 2 of gross
floor area.
soft landscaping means trees, shrubs, grass, garden beds and impervious surfaces that occur
naturally such as rock outcrops. Soft landscaping is not located on top of a constructed slab or
other structure and is capable of supporting the establishment and growth of canopy trees as well
as other species. The term does not include swimming pools or impervious surfaces such as
driveways, vehicular access lanes, vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas, pathways, stormwater
structures, tennis courts, decks, balconies, roof terraces and the like. It also does not include
areas over which balconies cantilever unless there is a vertical height of 4 metres between the
ground and the structure to allow for significant planting.
steep slopes means sites or parts of sites that exceed a gradient of 1 in 4 or 25%.
storey means that space within a building which is situated between one floor level and the floor
level next above, or if there is no floor above, the ceiling or roof above and includes a space for the
accommodation of vehicles. Any such space that exceeds a vertical dimension of 5m comprises
more than 1 storey.17
structure means any building, wall, fence or other structure or anything fixed to or projecting from
any building, wall, fence or other structure. The term includes any part of any structure.
towns means urban settlements with business uses serving more than local needs. These
include Cooroy, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Peregian Beach, Pomona, Sunshine Beach and
Tewantin.
transportable building means a building which is not capable of being registered under the
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, and comprises one or more major
sections that are constructed and assembled away from its located site. It includes any associated
structures such as awnings that form part of the building. The term includes a transportable
dwelling or a transportable office.
undesirable plant species means plants identified in Table 9.1 of PSP3—Landscaping Plants and
Guidelines.
urban growth boundary means the extent of land suitable for urban development including
residential, industrial, retail, commercial and community activities. It includes established towns
and villages and any land suitable for urban growth.
urban settlement means towns or villages supporting residential development on lots that are
predominantly of an urban scale.
16
A slope analysis is to be prepared with any application for reconfiguring a lot and be able to be overlayed on the plan of
subdivision.
17
The definition of ‘Building Height in Storeys’ may provide further clarification.
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use in relation to a use class, means a use for a purpose that is within that use class. The use
may include multiple uses.
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use area means the sum of the area of the premises (exclusive of all walls and columns), including
all storeys, used or intended for use for a particular purpose. The term excludes—
a) the areas (inclusive of all walls and columns) of any lift rooms, motor rooms, air conditioning
or other mechanical or electrical plant or equipment rooms located at any topmost storey;
b) The areas of any staircases or liftwells;
c) The areas of any common foyer or arcade;
d) The areas of any public toilets; and
e) The areas used for the access, parking and associated manoeuvring of motor vehicles.
use class means a group of uses having different purposes but broad characteristics in common.
vegetation means a tree, plant or organism of vegetable origin (whether living or dead) but does
not include a plant declared as a pest under the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route
Management) Act 2002 or an exotic weed or undesirable plant species, or plant species identified
in a pest management plan adopted by Noosa Shire Council or the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council.
villages means urban settlements with distinguishable boundaries but with limited or no business
or community uses. These include Castaways Beach, Cooran, Cooroibah, Kin Kin, Boreen Point,
Marcus Beach, Sunrise Beach and Teewah.
visitor hostel means a budget visitor accommodation building(s) which accommodate 6 or more
unrelated persons with shared facilities including kitchen and laundry facilities. Sanitary and
bathroom facilities as well as bedrooms may also be shared.
wall height means the distance measured from natural ground surface to the underside of the
building eaves.
wall length means the length of any external wall in one plane, provided that—
a) walls that are offset by less than 600mm are measured as one wall; and
b) walls that are on the same alignment and are separated by less than 25m are measured as
one wall.
waste means any discharged, rejected, unwanted, surplus or abandoned material whether solid,
liquid or gas. The term does not include regulated waste as defined in the Environmental Protection
(Waste Management) Regulation 2000.
waste storage area means a designated area for the holding of waste storage bins and use for the
storage of waste.
watercourse has the same meaning as in the Water Act 2000.
waterway means a river, stream, creek, wetland, estuary, lake, lagoon and coastal waters.
wetland means natural or artificial areas of permanent or periodic inundation (whether natural or
artificial) with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt. The term includes areas of
marine water not exceeding 6m depth at low tide.
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zone —
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a) means an identified geographical area within a locality in which particular land uses are
allocated;
b) assessment categories are identified for development according to the zone in which the
development is proposed to occur; and
c) a zone may include a precinct.
zone of influence means the horizontal area on both sides of the centreline of infrastructure,
including water mains, sewer lines and stormwater lines, that is within a 45 o angle of the invert level
of the infrastructure and the natural ground surface. An example is shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2—Zone of Influence
Clear of
outermost
projection
Zone of influence
w
45o
d
w = 2d
Infrastructure
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PART 4 - BOREEN POINT, KIN KIN & COOTHARABA
LOCALITY PLAN
Division 1—Contents of the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba
Locality Plan
4.1 Outline of Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Plan
The following components comprise the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality
Plan—
4.1.1 Locality maps comprising of1—
a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Zones (Map ZM1);
b) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Biodiversity Overlay (Map OM1.1);
c) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Heritage Overlay (Map OM1.2);
d) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Natural Hazard Overlay - Landslide and
Flooding (Map OM 1.3);
e) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Natural Hazard Overlay - Bushfire and Acid
Sulfate Soils (Map OM1.4); and
f) Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Natural Resources Overlay (Map OM1.5);
4.1.2 General provisions for the assessment tables (Division 2);
4.1.3 Assessment tables for material change of use in each zone in the locality as follows—
a) Detached Housing Zone (Division 3);
b) Village Mix Zone (Division 4);
c) Community Services Zone (Division 5);
d) Industry Zone (Division 6);
e) Rural Settlement Zone (Division 7);
f) Rural Zone (Division 8);
g) Open Space Recreation Zone (Division 9); and
h) Open Space Conservation Zone (Division 10);
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The relevant overlay codes relating to the overlay maps are located in Part 13 of this planning scheme.
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4.1.4 Assessment table for the locality—Development other than material change of use
(Division 11);
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4.1.5 The Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Code comprising—
a) General provisions for the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Code
(Division 12);
b) Overall outcomes for the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality (Division 13);
c) Specific outcomes for the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality (Division 14);
and
d) Specific outcomes for each zone in the locality including—
i Detached Housing Zone (Division 15);
ii Village Mix Zone (Division 16);
iii Community Services Zone (Division 17);
iv Industry Zone (Division 18);
v Rural Settlement Zone (Division 19);
vi Rural Zone (Division 20);
vii Open Space Recreation Zone (Division 21); and
viii Open Space Conservation Zone (Division 22).
Division 2—General provisions for assessment tables
4.2 Categories of development and assessment
The categories of development and assessment for each type of development are
identified in column 2 of tables 4.1 to 4.9. The types of development are as follows—
4.2.1 Tables 4.1 to 4.8— making a material change of use for a defined use, another use in a
defined use class, or an undefined use, listed in column 1; or
4.2.2 Table 4.9— development other than material change of use, listed in column 1 and
including—
a) Carrying out building work not associated with a material change of use;
b) Carrying out building work if demolition, relocation or removal of a building and not
associated with a material change of use;
c) Placing an advertising device on premises;
d) Reconfiguring a lot;
e) Carrying out operational work associated with a material change of use where a
Development Permit for material change of use has been issued;
f) Carrying out operational work associated with reconfiguring a lot where a
Development Permit for reconfiguring a lot has been issued;
g) Carrying out operational work for the construction of a driveway for a Detached
House;
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h) Carrying out operational works for prescribed tidal works;
i) Excavating or filling of land not associated with a material change of use; and
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j) Other.
4.3 Assessment benchmarks for assessable development and
requirements for accepted development
4.3.1 The relevant assessment benchmarks for development are referred to in column 3 of
Tables 4.1 to 4.9.
4.3.2 For accepted development subject to requirements and development requiring code
assessment, the assessment benchmarks and requirements for accepted development
are the applicable codes2.
4.3.3 For impact assessment development, the development is assessed against the whole
planning scheme.
4.4 Consistent and inconsistent uses in zones
4.4.1 In accordance with the following sections identified for the respective zones, a defined
use or use class is noted in column 1 of the assessment table for making a material
change of use for the relevant zone as either a consistent use or as an inconsistent use
in that zone—
a) Division 15 — Detached Housing Zone (Sections 4.11 and 4.12);
b) Division 16 — Village Mix Zone (Sections 4.14 and 4.15);
c) Division 17 — Community Services Zone (Sections 4.18 and 4.19);
d) Division 18 — Industry Zone (Sections 4.22 and 4.23);
e) Division 19 — Rural Settlement Zone (Sections 4.26 and 4.27);
f) Division 20 — Rural Zone (Sections 4.29 and 4.30);
g) Division 21 — Open Space Recreation Zone (Sections 4.33 and 4.34); and
h) Division 22 — Open Space Conservation Zone (Sections 4.37 and 4.38).
Division 3—Assessment table for the Detached Housing Zone3
Table 4.1
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE DETACHED HOUSING
ZONE - MAKING A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE4
2
Assessment benchmarks will include matters prescribed by Sections 3.5.4 (Code Assessment) and 3.5.5 (Impact
Assessment) of the IPA in addition to the provisions of this planning scheme.
3
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the
higher assessment category prevails.
4
For development other than material change of use refer to assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development Assessment benchmarks for
class5 and assessment6 assessable development and
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requirements for accepted
development7
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Agricultural Uses All Agricultural Uses
Inconsistent use
All Agricultural Uses
BUSINESS USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Commercial business requirements if requirements and—
Type 1 Office if an a) Commercial business Type a) an estate sales office Column 2
estate sales office 1 if an estate sales office of Table 14.7 of the Business
or b) Home-based business Uses Code,
Home based business Type 1 b) Home-based businessColumn
Type 1 Limited 2 of Table 14.11, Acceptable
Visibility or Type 2 Code assessment if— Solutions S38.1 to S43.1 of the
Evident a) Commercial business Business Uses Code; and
Type 1 if an estate sales c) if involving building work–
Inconsistent uses office and not complying Column 2 of Table 14-44-14.45
Those Business Uses with column 2 of Table 14.7 of the Building Works CodeLow
listed in Section 4.123 of the Business Uses Code Density Housing Code
b) Home-based business
Type 1 and not complying If code assessment —
with column 2 of Table 14.11 a) Business Uses Code; and
of the Business Uses Code; b) if involving building work–
or Column 2 of Table 14-44-14.45
c) Home-based business of the Building Works Code
Type 2
i. Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.56 cm, First line: 0 cm,
Impact assessment if— Cootharaba Locality Code; and Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, … + Start at:
a) Commercial business if not ii.Engineering Works Codes; or 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 0.69 cm + Indent at: 1.33
cm
otherwise Accepted iii.if for a Home-based
development subject to business- Low Density Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii,
requirements or Code Housing Code … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 0.69 cm +
Indent at: 1.33 cm
assessment ; or
b) Entertainment and dining Formatted: Font: Italic
business; or Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.33 cm, Tab stops: 0.57 cm, Left
c) Home-based business
Type 3; or
d) Industrial business; or
e) Retail business
COMMUNITY USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Community Uses All Community Uses
Inconsistent use
All Community Uses
INFRASTRUCTURE USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
5
Refer to Part 2, Section 2.12 Dictionary for definitions
6
The level of assessment indicated within this assessment table may be affected by Division 2 of the Regulatory Provisions
of the SEQ Regional Plan.
7
Assessment benchmarks are provided to assist with the preparation of an application and, in the case of impact
assessment development, in no way affect the regard to be given to the planning scheme as a whole and other
requirements in accordance with Section 3.5.5 of IPA.
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development Assessment benchmarks for
class5 and assessment 6 assessable development and
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requirements for accepted
development 7
No Infrastructure Uses
All Infrastructure Uses
Inconsistent uses
All Infrastructure Uses
RESIDENTIAL USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Detached house; or requirements if requirements —
Multiple Housing Type a) Detached house; or a) Column 2 of Tables 14.28- Formatted: Font: Bold
2 Duplex if one dwelling a)b)Multiple Housing Type 2 14.30 of the Detached House Formatted: Font: Bold
unit is lnot more than Duplex if one dwelling unit is CodeLow Density Housing
65m² and the site is not not more than 65m² and the Code; and Formatted: Heading 5, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
subdivided; or site is not subdivided; or b) if a Community Residence ─ 0 cm + Tab after: 0.63 cm + Indent at: 0.6 cm, Tab stops:
c) Community residence Column 2 of Table 32a of the 4.04 cm, List tab
Community residence; b) Community Residence Code
Formatted: Font: Bold
or Code assessment if—
Visitor a) Detached house and not If code assessment — Formatted: Font: Bold
accommodation Type complying with Column 2 of a) Detached house–Detached Formatted: Font: Not Bold
1 Home hosted Tables 14.28 -14.30 of the House CodeLow Density
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.6 cm, No bullets or numbering
Detached House CodeLow Housing Code; or
Inconsistent uses Density Housing CodeLow Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
… + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0 cm + Tab
Those Residential Density Housing Code, except b) Multiple Housing Type 2
after: 0.86 cm + Indent at: 0.86 cm
Uses listed in Section if an alternative provision to Duplex not more-Low Density
4.123 the QDC 8; or Housing Code; or Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
… + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0 cm + Tab
b) Multiple Housing Type 2
after: 0.86 cm + Indent at: 0.86 cm
Duplex if one dwelling unit is b)c) Community residence –
lessnot more than 65m² and i. Community Residence Formatted: List Paragraph, No bullets or numbering, Don't
keep with next
the site is not subdivided- and Code; and
not complying with Column 2 ii. Detached House CodeLow Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
of Tables 14.28 -14.30 of the Density Housing Code … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0 cm + Tab
after: 0.86 cm + Indent at: 0.86 cm
Low Density Housing Code,
except if an alternative
provision to the QDC 9
b)c) Community residence and
not complying with Column 2
of Tables 14.28 – 14.30 of the
Detached House CodeLow
Density Housing CodeLow
Density Housing Code, except
if an alternative provision to
the QDC9; and Column 2 of
Table 32a of the Community
Residence Code
Impact assessment if—
a) Ancillary dwelling unit; or
b) Multiple housing if not Formatted: Font: Not Bold
otherwise accepted Formatted: Font: Not Bold
development subject to
requirements or code
assessment; or
8
A code assessment application is not required for non-compliance with an alternative provision to the QDC. See Section
4.4 above.
9
A code assessment application is not required for non-compliance with an alternative provision to the QDC. See Section
4.4 above.
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development Assessment benchmarks for
class5 and assessment6 assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development7
c) Visitor accommodation
OTHER USES—
Uses not otherwise Accepted development if a road10 If accepted development –
defined - Development approval is not no assessment benchmarks apply
required
Impact assessment —otherwise
Division 4—Assessment table for the Village Mix Zone11
Table 4.2
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENTFOR THE VILLAGE MIX ZONE -
MAKING A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE12
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class 13
assessment assessable development and
requirements for accepted
development14 -
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Agricultural Uses All Agricultural Uses
Inconsistent use
All Agricultural Uses
BUSINESS USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Commercial business requirements if one of the requirements Column 2 of Table
if not on Lot 18 following and not involving any 14.5, of the Business Uses Code
RP59216; new buildings or the expansion of
or buildings or outdoor use area If code assessment and—
Entertainment & providing the building has already
dining business Type been approved for one of these a) Home-based business—
1 Food & beverage or uses and no additional tenancies i Business Uses Code; and
Type 2 Recreation, are being created — ii if involving building work–
amusement & fitness a) Commercial business Column 2 of Table 14-44 –
if not on Lot 18 Types 1 or 2; or 14.45, of theLow Density
RP59216; b) Entertainment and dining Housing Code or Residential
or business Type 1; or Uses Code
Entertainment & c) Retail business Types 1 or
10
All roads are included in a zone. Refer to Part 2 Section 2.10.
11
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the higher
category of development and assessment prevails.
12
For development other than material change of use refer to assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
13
Refer to Part 2, Section 2.11 Dictionary for definitions
14
Relevant assessment benchmarks are provided to assist with the preparation of an application and, in the case of impact
assessment development, in no way affect the regard to be given to the planning scheme as a whole and other
requirements in accordance with Section 3.5.5 of IPA
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class13 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development14 -
dining business Type 2 if not exceeding 1,000m2 Building Works Code
3 Bar if located on Lot 2 GFA OR
RP839106 or Lot 1
RP40395; Code assessment if— b) otherwise—
or a) one of the following and not i Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Home-based business involving any new buildings or Cootharaba Locality Code;
Type 1 Limited the expansion of buildings or and
visibility or Type 2 outdoor use area but not ii Business Uses Code; and
Evident; complying with Column 2 of iii Landscaping Code; and
or Table 14.5, Acceptable iv Engineering Works Codes.
Retail business Type 1 Solutions S1.1 to S9.2 of the
Local, Type 2 Shop & Business Uses Code—
salon, Type 6
i) Commercial business;
Hardware store, Type
or
7 Garden and lifestyle
centre if not on Lot 18 ii) Entertainment and
RP59216; dining business Type 1;
or or
Retail business Type 5 iii) Retail business Types 1
Vehicle uses if a or 2 not exceeding
service station and in 1,000m2 GFA;
Kin Kin b) one of the following, located
in Kin Kin and involving any
Inconsistent uses new buildings or the
Those Business Uses expansion of buildings or
listed in Section 4.15 outdoor use area—
i) Commercial business;
or
ii) Entertainment and
dining business Types
1 or 2; or
iii) Home-based business
Types 1 or 2
iv) Industrial business
Type 1;
v) Retail business Type 1;
vi) Retail business Types 2
or 7 if not exceeding
1,000m2 GFA
Impact assessment if in Kin Kin
village and—
a) Entertainment and dining
business Type 3; or
b) Home-based business
Type 3; or
c) Industrial business Types
2 or 3; or
d) Retail business Type 2
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class13 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development14 -
1,000m2 GFA or more; or
e) Retail business Types 3, 4,
5, 6 or 7
Impact assessment if in Boreen
Point village and not otherwise
Accepted development subject to
requirements or code assessment
–
All Business Uses
COMMUNITY USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if in Kin Kin If code assessment —
Education Type 1 village and— a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Childcare if not on Lot a) Education Type 4 Cootharaba Locality Code;
18 RP59216 or b) Wellbeing Type 2 and
Type 4 Information if b) Community Uses Code; and
not on Lot 18 RP59216; Impact assessment if in Kin Kin c) Landscaping Code; and
or village and— d) Engineering Works Codes.
Wellbeing Type 2 a) Education Types 1, 2 or 3;
Social if not on Lot 18 b) Emergency service;
RP59216 c) Open space;
d) Wellbeing Types 1, 3 or 4
Inconsistent uses
Those Community Impact assessment if in Boreen
Uses listed in Section Point–
4.156 All Community Uses
INFRASTRUCTURE USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Infrastructure Uses All Infrastructure Uses
Inconsistent use
All Infrastructure Uses
RESIDENTIAL USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if in Kin Kin If code assessment —
Detached house or village and— Detached House CodeLow Density Formatted: Font: Not Bold
Multiple housing Type a) Detached house; Housing Code Formatted: Font: Bold
2 if one dwelling unit is a)b) Multiple housing Type 2
not more than 65 m² Duplex if one dwelling unit Formatted: Font: Not Bold
and the site is not is not more than 65m² and
subdivided; if on the the site is not subdivided; or
same premises as a b)c) Ancillary dwelling unit
Business use or on Lot
18 RP59216; or Impact assessment if in Kin Kin
Ancillary dwelling village and—
unit; or a) Community residence; or
Visitor b) Multiple housing if not Formatted: Font: Bold
accommodation Type otherwise code Formatted: Font: Not Bold
1 Home hosted; assessment; or
or Type 4 c) Visitor accommodation
Conventional; or
Type 2 Caravan Park; Impact assessment if in Boreen
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Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class13 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development14 -
Point village–
Inconsistent uses All Residential Uses
Those Residential
Uses listed in Section
4.156
OTHER USES—
Uses not otherwise Accepted development if a road15- If accepted development –
defined Development approval is not no assessment benchmarks apply
required
Impact assessment —otherwise
Division 5—Assessment table for the Community Services Zone16
Table 4.3
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENTFOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
ZONE - MAKING A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE17
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class12 assessment assessable development and
requirements for accepted
development13 -
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Agricultural Uses All Agricultural Uses
Inconsistent use
All Agricultural Uses
15
All roads are included in a zone. Refer to Part 2 Section 2.10.
16
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the higher
category of development and assessment prevails.
17
For development other than material change of use refer assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
4-9
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class12 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development13 -
BUSINESS USES—
Consistent Use Code assessment if If code assessment —
Commercial business a) Commercial Business a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Type 2 Medical; or Types 2 or 3; or Cootharaba Locality Code;
Type 3 Veterinary b) Entertainment & dining and
or Type 1 where in conjunction b) Business Uses Code; and
Entertainment and with a Community Use c) Landscaping Code; and
dining business Type d) Engineering Works Codes
1 Food and beverage
or Type 2, Recreation, Impact assessment if—
Amusement & Fitness a) Commercial business Type
where in conjunction 1; or
with a Community Use b) Entertainment and dining
business if not otherwise
Inconsistent use code assessment ; or
Those Business Uses c) Home-based business; or
listed in Section 4.2019 d) Industrial business; or
e) Retail business
COMMUNITY USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if— If code assessment —
All Community Uses a) Education Type 4; a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
b) Emergency Service; Cootharaba Locality Code;
Inconsistent use c) Open Space Type 1; and
No Community Uses d) Wellbeing Type 2; b) Community Uses Code; and
c) Landscaping Code; and
Impact assessment if— d) Engineering Works Codes.
a) Education Types 1, 2, or 3;
b) Open Space Type 2;
c) Wellbeing Types 1, 3 or 4
INFRASTRUCTURE USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if— If code assessment —
Service and utility a) Service and utility Types 1, a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Type 1 Depot, Type 2 2 or 4; or Cootharaba Locality Code;
Installation or Type 4 b) Transport Types 1, 2 or 3 and
Treatment, recycling b) Infrastructure Uses Code;
and disposal; Impact assessment if— and
or a) Service and utility Type 3; c) Landscaping Code; and
Transport Type 1 or d) Engineering Works Codes.
Passenger terminal, b) Transport Type 4
Type 2 Carpark or
Type 3 Depot
Inconsistent use
Those Infrastructure
Uses listed in Section
4.2019
RESIDENTIAL USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Residential Uses All Residential Uses
Inconsistent use
All Residential Uses
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class12 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development13 -
OTHER USES—
Uses not otherwise Accepted development if a road18- If accepted development –
defined Development approval is not no assessment benchmarks apply
required
Impact assessment —otherwise
Division 6—Assessment table for the Industry Zone19
Table 4.4
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE INDUSTRY ZONE - MAKING
A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE20
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class 21
assessment assessable development and
requirements for accepted
development 22
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Agricultural Uses All Agricultural Uses
Inconsistent use
All Agricultural Uses
BUSINESS USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Commercial business requirements if requirements
Type 1 Office if an a) and an estate sales office
a) Commercial business
estate sales office Column 2 of Table 14.7 of the
Type 1 if an estate sales
or Business Uses Code
office
Industrial business b) and an Industrial business
Type 1 Warehouse b) Industrial business Types Column 2 of Table 14.6,
or Type 2 Production, 1 or 2 and not involving any Acceptable Solutions S10.1 to
alteration, new buildings or the S16.1 of the Business Uses
repackaging & expansion of buildings or Code
repairing; outdoor use area
or If code assessment —
Retail business Type 3 Code assessment if a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Landscape & rural Cootharaba Locality Code;
or Type 6 Hardware a) Commercial business and
store Type 1 if an estate sales b) Business Uses Code; and
office and not complying with c) Landscaping Code; and
18
All roads are included in a zone. Refer to Part 2 Section 2.10.
19
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the higher
category of development assessment prevails.
20
For development other than material change of use refer assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
21
Refer to Part 2, Section 2.11 Dictionary for definitions
22
Assessment benchmarks are provided to assist with the preparation of an application and, in the case of impact
assessment development, in no way affect the regard to be given to the planning scheme as a whole and other
requirements in accordance with Section 3.5.5 of IPA
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class21 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development 22
Inconsistent use column 2 of Table 14.7 of d) Engineering Works Codes.
Those Business Uses the Business Uses Code
listed in Section 4.2423
b) Industrial business Types
1 or 2, not involving any new
buildings or the expansion of
buildings or outdoor use
areas but not complying with
Column 2 of Table 14.6
Acceptable Solution S10.1 to
S16.1 of the Business Uses
Code.
c) one of the following and
involving any new buildings
or the expansion of buildings
or outdoor use area—
i. Industrial business
Types 1 or 2; or
ii. Retail business Type 3
Impact assessment if—
a) Commercial business if
not otherwise Accepted
development subject to
requirements or Code
assessment ; or
b) Entertainment and dining
business; or
c) Home-based business; or
d) Industrial business Type
3; or
e) Retail business Types 1,
2, 4, 5, 6 or 7
COMMUNITY USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if Emergency If code assessment —
Emergency service service Type 2 a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Type 2 Shed Cootharaba Locality Code;
Impact assessment if— and
Inconsistent use a) Education; or b) Community Uses Code; and
Those Community b) Emergency service Type 1; c) Landscaping Code; and
Uses listed in Section or d) Engineering Works Codes.
4.2423 c) Open space ; or
d) Wellbeing
INFRASTRUCTURE USES—
Consistent use Code assessment if— If code assessment —
Service and utility a) Service and utility Types 1 a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Type 1 Depot, Type 2 or 2; or Cootharaba Locality Code;
Installation or Type 3 b) Transport Type 3 and
Tower; b) Infrastructure Uses Code;
or Impact assessment if— and
Transport Type 3 a) Service and utility Types 3 c) Landscaping Code; and
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class21 assessment assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development 22
Depot or 4 d) Engineering Works Codes.
b) Transport Types 1, 2 or 4
Inconsistent use
Those Infrastructure
Uses listed in Section
4.2423
RESIDENTIAL USES
Consistent use Code assessment if Ancillary If code assessment —
Detached house on the dwelling unit Detached House CodeLow Density
same premises as a Housing Code.
Business Use; Impact assessment if—
or a) Detached house; or
Ancillary dwelling unit b) Community residence: or
c) Multiple housing; or
Inconsistent use d) Visitor accommodation
Those Residential
Uses listed in Section
4.234
OTHER USES—
Uses not otherwise Accepted development if a road23 If accepted development –
defined Development approval is not no assessment benchmarks apply
required
Impact assessment —otherwise
Division 7—Assessment table for the Rural Settlement Zone24
Table 4.5
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE RURAL SETTLEMENT
ZONE - MAKING A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE25
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
use class26 assessment27 assessable development and
requirements for accepted
development28
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Cultivation Type requirements if– requirements and—
1 Traditional; a) Cultivation Type 1; or a) Cultivation Type 1–
or b) Animal Husbandry Type 1
i Column 2 of Table 14.1 of
23
All roads are included in a zone. Refer to Part 2 Section 2.10.
24
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the higher
category of development and assessment prevails.
25
For development other than material change of use refer to assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
26
Refer to Part 2, Section 2.11 Dictionary for definitions
27
The level of assessment indicated within this assessment table may be affected by Division 2 of the Regulatory Provisions
of the SEQ Regional Plan
28
Relevant assessment benchmarks are provided to assist with the preparation of an application and, in the case of impact
assessment development, in no way affect the regard to be given to the planning scheme as a whole and other
requirements in accordance with Section 3.5.5 of IPA
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
use class26 assessment27 assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development 28
Animal the Agricultural Uses Code;
husbandry Type Code assessment if— and
1 Traditional; a) Cultivation Type 1 not ii if involving building Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.71 cm, Hanging: 0.5 cm, No
or complying with Column 2 of Table work– Column 2 of Table bullets or numbering, Tab stops: 1.21 cm, Left + Not at 0.57
All Forestry 14.1 of the Agricultural Uses 14.44 – 14.46 of the cm
Code; or Building Works Code;
Inconsistent use b) Forestry Type 1 a. Boreen Point, Kin Kin
Those and Cootharaba Locality
Agricultural Uses Impact assessment if— Code; and
listed in Section a) Cultivation Type 2; or b.Engineering Works Code Formatted: Font: Italic
4.278 b) Animal husbandry if–
i Type 1 and not complying
OR
with Column 2 of Table 14.2,
Agricultural Uses Code; or b) Animal Husbandry Type 1–
i. Column 2 of Table 14.2, Formatted: Heading 5, Indent: Left: 0.82 cm, Hanging: 0.75
ii Type 2; or
Agricultural Uses Code; cm, Space Before: 3 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
c) Forestry Type 2 and Style: i, ii, iii, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
0.82 cm + Tab after: 2.09 cm + Indent at: 0.18 cm, No
i widow/orphan control, Tab stops: 0.82 cm, Left + 1.57 cm,
List tab + Not at 0.57 cm + 2.09 cm
ii if involving building work–
Formatted: Heading 5, Indent: Left: 0.82 cm, Hanging: 0.75
i Column 2 of Table 14- cm, Space Before: 3 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
44-14-46 of the Building Works Style: i, ii, iii, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
0.82 cm + Tab after: 2.09 cm + Indent at: 0.18 cm, No
Code widow/orphan control, Tab stops: 0.82 cm, Left + 1.57 cm,
a. Boreen Point, Kin Kin List tab + Not at 0.57 cm + 2.09 cm
and Cootharaba Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
Locality Code; and … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.82 cm +
Tab after: 2.09 cm + Indent at: 0.18 cm
b. Engineering Works
Formatted: Heading 5, Indent: Left: 1.69 cm, Hanging: 0.5
Code cm, Space Before: 3 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering
Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at:
0.82 cm + Tab after: 2.09 cm + Indent at: 0.18 cm, No
If code assessment — widow/orphan control, Tab stops: 0.82 cm, Left + Not at 0.57
a) Agricultural Uses Code; and cm
b) if involving building work– Formatted: Font: Italic
Column 2 of Table 14-44-14-
Formatted: Heading 5, Indent: Left: 1.57 cm, Space Before:
46 of the Building Works Code 3 pt, Tab stops: 0.82 cm, Left
i.Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii,
Cootharaba Locality
… + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 1.35 cm +
Code; and Indent at: 1.98 cm
ii.Engineering Works Code
Formatted: Font: Italic
BUSINESS USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Commercial requirements if — requirements and—
business Type 1 a) Commercial business Type 1 if a) an estate sales office Column 2
Office if an estate an estate sales office of Table 14.7 of the Business
sales office b) Home-based business Types 1 Uses Code;
or or 2 b) Home-based business Column
Type 3 2 of Table 14.11 of the Business
Veterinary; Code assessment if— Uses Code; and
or a) Commercial business Type 1 if c) c) if involving building work– Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
… + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.06 cm +
All Home-based an estate sales office and not Column 2 of Table 14-44-14-
Tab after: 0.96 cm + Indent at: 0.96 cm
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
use class26 assessment27 assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development28
business complying with column 2 of Table 46 of the Building Works
14.7 of the Business Uses Code Code
Inconsistent use b) Home-based business Types 1 Low Density Housing Code Formatted: Font: Italic
Those Business or 2 and not complying with Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.71 cm, No bullets or numbering
Uses listed in column 2 of Table 14.11 of the
Section 4.278 Business Uses Code; or If code assessment — Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.96 cm, First line: 0 cm
a) Business Uses Code; and
Impact assessment if— a. b)if involving building Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
a) Commercial business if not work– Column 2 of Table … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1.1 cm +
otherwise Accepted development 14-44-14-46 of the Indent at: 1.73 cm
subject to requirements or Code Building Works Code
assessment ; or Boreen Point, Kin Kin
b) Entertainment & dining and Cootharaba Locality
business; or Code; and
c) Home-based business Type 3; b.Engineering Works Code; Formatted: Font: Italic
or or
d) Industrial business; or c.if for a Home-based Formatted: Font: Not Italic
e) Retail business business- Low Density Formatted: Font: Bold, Not Italic
Housing Code
Formatted: Font: Not Italic
Formatted: Font: Not Italic
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.33 cm, No bullets or numbering
COMMUNITY USES—
Consistent Use Code assessment if If code assessment —
Emergency Emergency service Type 2 a) Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Service Type 2 Cootharaba Locality Code;
Shed Impact assessment if— and
a) Education; or b) Community Uses Code; and
Inconsistent use b) Emergency service Type 1; or c) Landscaping Code; and
Those c) Open space; or d) Engineering Works Codes.
Community Uses d) Wellbeing
listed in Section
4.28
INFRASTRUCTURE USES—
Consistent use Impact assessment
No Infrastructure All Infrastructure Uses
Uses
Inconsistent use
All Infrastructure
Uses
RESIDENTIAL USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
Detached house; requirements if requirements—
or a) Detached house; or a) Column 2 of Tables 14.28-14.31
Multiple Housing . of the Detached House
Type 2 Duplex if a)b) Multiple Housing Type 2 CodeLow Density Housing
one dwelling unit is Duplex if one dwelling unit is Code; and
not more than not more than 65m² and the site b) if a Community Residence ─
65m² and the site is not subdivided; or Column 2 of Table 32a of the
is not subdivided; c) Community residence Community Residence Code Formatted: Font: Not Bold
or b) Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.96 cm, No bullets or numbering
Community Code assessment if— If code assessment —
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Defined use or Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
use class26 assessment27 assessable development and
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
requirements for accepted
development 28
residence; a) Detached house— Detached Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
or c)a) Detached house and not House CodeLow Density … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.63 cm +
Visitor complying with Column 2 of Housing Code; or Indent at: 1.27 cm, Tab stops: 1.16 cm, Left
accommodation Tables 14.28-14.31 of the b) Multiple Housing Type 2 Formatted: Indent: Left: 0 cm, Hanging: 0.46 cm,
Type 1 Home Detached House CodeLow Duplex – Low Density Housing Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at:
hosted or Density Housing Code, except Code; or 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.63 cm + Indent at: 1.27
cm
Type 3 Rural if an alternative provision to b)c)Visitor accommodation Type
the QDC29; or 1— Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 1.27 cm, Numbered + Level: 1
Inconsistent use b) Multiple Housing Type 2 i. Boreen Point, Kin Kin + Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left
+ Aligned at: 0.63 cm + Indent at: 1.27 cm, Tab stops: 1.16
Those Residential Duplex if one dwelling unit is and Cootharaba Locality cm, Left
Uses listed in not more than 65m² and the Code; and
Section 4.278 site is not subdivided and not ii. Visitor Accommodation Formatted: Font: Not Bold
complying with Column 2 of Code; and
Tables 14.28 -14.31 of the iii. Landscaping Code; and
Low Density Housing Code, iv. Engineering Works
except if an alternative Codes;
provision to the QDC 30 or Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.21 cm, Hanging: 0.5 cm
d)c) Visitor accommodation Type d) c) Community residence – Formatted: Indent: Hanging: 1.27 cm, Numbered + Level: 1
1; or i. Community Residence + Numbering Style: a, b, c, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left
e)d) Community residence and Code; and + Aligned at: 0.63 cm + Indent at: 1.27 cm, Tab stops: 0.46
not complying with Column 2 ii. Detached House CodeLow cm, Left
of Tables 14.28 – 14.31 of the Density Housing Code Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii,
Detached House CodeLow … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 0.63 cm +
Density Housing Code, Indent at: 1.27 cm
(except if an alternative
provision to the QDC29); and
Column 2 of Table 32a of the
Community Residence Code
Impact assessment if—
a.a) Ancillary dwelling Formatted: Numbered + Level: 2 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
unit; or … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1.96 cm +
b.b) Multiple housing if Tab after: 2.6 cm + Indent at: 2.6 cm
otherwise not Formatted: Font: Not Bold
accepted Formatted: Font: Not Bold
development subject
to requirements or
code assessment; or
c.c) Visitor
accommodation
Types 2, 3 or 4
OTHER USES—
Uses not Accepted development if a road31- If accepted development –
otherwise defined Development approval is not required no assessment benchmarks apply
Impact assessment —otherwise
29
A code assessment application is not required for non-compliance with an alternative provision to the QDC. See Section
4.4 above.
30
A code assessment application is not required for non-compliance with an alternative provision to the QDC. See Section
4.4 above.
31
All roads are included in a zone. Refer to Part 2 Section 2.10.
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Section 69
Division 8—Assessment table for the Rural Zone32
Table 4.6
Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan
CATEGORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE RURAL ZONE - MAKING A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE33
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Defined use or use Categories of development and Assessment benchmarks for
class 34
assessment assessable development 35 and
requirements for accepted
development
AGRICULTURAL USES—
Consistent use Accepted development subject to If accepted development subject to
All Agricultural Uses requirements if— requirements and—
a) Cultivation Type 1; or a) Cultivation Type 1—
Inconsistent use b) Animal husbandry Type 1
i Column 2 of Table 14.1 of
No Agricultural Uses
the Agricultural Uses
Code assessment if—
Code; and
a) Cultivation Type 1 and not
complying with Column 2 of ii if involving building work–
Table 14.1 of the Column 2 of Table 14-44-
Agricultural Uses Code; or 14-46 of the Building
b) Cultivation Type 2; or Works Code
c) Animal husbandry Type 1 Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.33 cm, No bullets or numbering
and not complying with Cootharaba Locality Code;
Column 2 of Table 14.2, and
Agricultural Uses Code; or Engineering Works Code; Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.69 cm, Tab stops: 0.57
d) Forestry or cm, Left
b) Animal husbandry Type 1— Formatted: Font: Italic
Impact assessment if Animal
husbandry Type 2 i Column 2 of Table 14.2, Formatted: Font: Italic
Agricultural Uses Code;
and
ii if involving building work–
Column 2 of Table 14-44-
14-46 of the Building
Works Code;
Boreen Point, Kin Kin and
Cootharaba Locality Code;
and
Engineering Works Code
If code assessment —
a) Agricultural Uses Code; and
a. b)if involving building work– Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c,
Column 2 of Table 14-44- … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.63 cm +
14-46 of the Building Indent at: 1.27 cm
Works Code Boreen Point,
Kin Kin and Cootharaba
Locality Code; and
32
Categories of development and assessment may also be affected by overlays. See overlay maps (OM1.1- OM1.5) and
the provisions of Part 13 to determine whether the land is affected. Also see Part 2 Section 2.6.4 explaining how the higher
category of assessment prevails.
33
For development other than material change of use refer to assessment table 4.9 (Division 11)
34
Refer to Part 2, Section 2.11 Dictionary for definitions
35
Assessment benchmarks are provided to assist with the preparation of an application and, in the case of impact
assessment development, in no way affect the regard to be given to the planning scheme as a whole and other
requirements in accordance with Section 3.5.5 of IPA
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