2017-11-07 P&E Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 1 - Amendments for Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex & Minor Corrections

                                               h)   The ranges and spectacular scenic vistas are preserved including Mt Tinbeerwah in the east,
                                                    Mt Cooroy in the south, Black Mountain on the western boundary of the locality, and Mt
            Including amendments 3 July 2017
The Noosa Plan



                                                    Cooroora outside the locality to the north-west;

                                               i)   The scenic and environmental values of Lake Macdonald, the Six Mile and Ringtail Creeks
                                                    and their tributaries are preserved;

                                               j)   Fragmentation of the countryside is avoided with development limited to the existing rural
                                                    communities of Cudgerie Estate, Forest Acres, Lake Macdonald and Sunrise Hills;

                                               k)   Heritage and environmental values associated with the landforms and landscapes, including
                                                    the mountains, watercourses and significant stands of remnant vegetation are protected;

                                               l)   The relaxed country town atmosphere of Cooroy is protected for the enjoyment of future
                                                    generations;

                                               m)   Access to recreational facilities and larger centres on the coast as well as Gympie, Nambour
                                                    and further afield is maintained;

                                               n)   Key streetscape characteristic of Cooroy township are maintained by new development
                                                    including –

                                                            i.          the country town character including the rural, almost rustic quality to some
                                                                        of the original buildings in town;

                                                            ii.         simple timber buildings with timber framed windows and parapet walls and
                                                                        wide awnings that address the street and provide pedestrians with sheltered
                                                                        areas to meet and talk;

                                                           iii.         a pedestrian scale, with some buildings having a grander scale befitting their
                                                                        original uses as banks or public buildings.

                                                           iv.          pedestrian access ways between the buildings;

                                                            v.          outdoor dining between the shopfronts and the roadway;

                                               o)   A high level of residential amenity, built upon the local rural industries, environmental values,
                                                    outdoor recreation opportunities, built heritage, artistic talent, social networks and family
                                                    values is maintained;

                                               p)   Sustainable, well-designed and locally appropriate visitor accommodation and other tourism
                                                    development are compatible with, promote and enhance landscape character, natural
                                                    environment values and rural values;

                                               q)   The urban community is predominantly accommodated in detached housing, although areas
                                                    close to Cooroy centre support semi-attached and attached residential development and
                                                    other properties in Cooroy township contain aged-care housing;

                                               r)   The traditional built form of Cooroy is retained and new development complements
                                                    traditional streetscape and building forms;

                                               s)   Outside the town of Cooroy, development is characterised by—

                                                                  i     conservation of good quality agricultural land for agricultural purposes;

                                                                  ii    conservation of open space for biodiversity and water quality purposes; and

                                                                  iii   rural settlement at varying densities consistent with the available levels of
                                                                        convenience and accessibility, environmental constraints and proximity to
                                                                        the Lake Macdonald water supply catchment;

                                               t)   Economic activities are focused on—

                                                                  i     Cooroy’s role as the principal business and service centre for the hinterland;


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