6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Overall Outcomes                                   Response to Overall Outcome

                                                   has taken into consideration and does not
                                                   adversely impact the significance of the landscape
                                                   features along Eenie Creek Road
o) Noosa Parade and Weyba Road connect the Not applicable
   locality with Noosa Heads and are flanked by Not located at Noosa Parade or Weyba Road.
   vegetation with glimpses to the watercourses;
p) Noosaville is one of the principal visitor    Complies
   destinations in Noosa
                                                 The proposal comprises Noosa Marketplace which
                                                 is a mixed-use lifestyle precinct which creates a
                                                 new destination in the Noosaville Locality for both
                                                 visitors and residents.
q) Noosa River, its foreshore parkland and         Not applicable
   restaurants are key attractions;                Not located at Noosa River.
r) Visitor accommodation is focused in areas       Not applicable
   north of Gibson Road;                           Not visitor accommodation is proposed.
s) Noosaville’s urban residential areas, provide   Not applicable
   fully serviced, generally low density, urban    The proposed development is not located in
   housing in quiet neighbourhood settings;
                                                   immediate proximity to residential areas.
t) The character of residential neighbourhoods Not applicable
   vary due to factors such as lot size, the
                                                   The proposed development is not located in
   established character and age of development
                                                   immediate proximity to residential areas.
   and proximity to open space, watercourses
   and business development;
u) Variety in the built form is emphasised through Complies
   the historical development of the locality and
                                                   The proposal complements the nearby
   the many architectural styles;
                                                   development of the locality in a form of retail,
                                                   industrial business and commercial large retail
                                                   format. The architecture draws its vernacular from
                                                   the coastal hinterland architecture of
                                                   the region. Refer Appendix B – Architectural
                                                   Plans.

v) Noosa Waters and parts of Munna Point           Not applicable
   provide residential properties with watercourse The proposed development is not located in Noosa
   frontage;
                                                   Waters or Munna Point.
w) Substantial areas are developed for attached    Not Applicable
   accommodation with access to business
                                                   The development site is proposed for non-
   facilities, Noosa River and public transport
                                                   residential uses.
   services;
x) Some areas in the attached housing              Not Applicable
   neighbourhoods predominantly service            The development site is proposed for non-
   visitors, however there is generally a mix of
                                                   residential uses.
   visitors and permanent residents;
y) Development recognises and reinforces the       Complies
   waterfront location and coastal urban setting
                                                   The proposal retains significant open space and
   and character by providing for high quality,    provides landscaping along the boundaries of the
                                                   site and within the car parking area. The proposal
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