RAL Report

5. NOOSA PLAN 2020

The subject property is located with the Cooroy Local Plan Area, and within the Low Density
Residential Zone and the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone of the Noosa
Plan 2020.

The application requires code assessment against the following benchmarks:

Cooroy Local Plan Code;

Low Density Residential Zone Code;

Environmental Management and Conservation Zone Code;
Reconfiguring a Lot Code;

Works Code;

Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code; and
Flood Hazard Overlay Code.

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A discussion of the benchmarks is detailed below:
5.1 Cooroy Local Plan Code

The proposed subdivision complies with all relevant provisions in the local area code. The
proposal is located within the urban boundary and will create residential lots that meet
community requirements.

The proposal includes an efficient provision of infrastructure and seeks to create an extension
of parkland located between Blue Wren Plan and Kensington Drive.

5.2 Low Density Residential Zone Code

The development complies with the relevant provisions of the zone code. The proposal
provides for an efficient pattern of land use and infrastructure.

The development is an in-fill development that creates an additional walk-able estate with
connections to the local school, parks and shops.

5.3 Environmental Management and Conservation Zone Code

The development complies with the relevant provisions of the zone code. The proposal
protects the riparian land adjacent to the watercourse located to the east of the site.

The development also provides opportunity to improve the native vegetation located within
the zone.

The inclusion of stormwater detention facilities within the subject zone complies with
Performance Outcome 18; in that the filling and excavation are designed to ensure that
flooding is not worsened or adversely affect downstream properties.

5.4 Reconfiguring a Lot Code

The development complies with the relevant provisions of the Reconfiguring a Lot code. The
subdivision creates lots that:

are appropriate for their intended use,

contribute to high standard of amenity;

are consistent with the character of the local area;

responsive to the site constraints;

improves environmental values and avoids off-site environmental impacts;
provides lawful, safe and practical access arrangements, and

provides infrastructure and services to the lots.