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5.2 TABLE OF ASSESSMENT

Under the relevant table of assessment for the Rural Zone, the proposed use is subject to code
assessment. The proposed development is required to be assessed against the following codes:

    ●   Rural Zone Code;
    ●   Low Density Housing Code;
    ●   Caretaker’s Accommodation, Dwelling Unit and Rural Workers’ Accommodation Code;
    ●   Works Codes.

The proposal has been assessed against the Acceptable Outcomes and Performance Outcomes of the
above codes and is considered compliant. Where the proposal does not comply with an Acceptable
Outcome, alternative solutions to satisfy the corresponding Performance Outcome have been provided
in section 5.3 below.

5.3 PLANNING SCHEME CODES

A review of the relevant planning scheme codes has been undertaken which confirms the proposed
development complies with most Acceptable Outcomes of the relevant codes. Where the proposal
does not comply with the Acceptable Outcomes of the codes, the below provides alternate solutions to
satisfy the corresponding Performance Outcome.

The assessment of the proposed development against the Noosa Plan 2020 has determined that there
are no planning scheme conflicts.

Refer below alternate solutions adopted for the primary codes applicable to the proposed
development.

5.3.1 RURAL ZONE CODE

The purpose of the Rural zone is to:

    (a) provide for rural uses and activities; and
    (b) provide for other uses and activities that are compatible with:
                    1. existing and future rural uses and activities; and
                    2. the character and environmental features of the zone; and
    (c) maintain the capacity of land for rural uses and activities by protecting and managing
    significant natural resources and processes.

Comment: The proposal is considered a consistent use within the Rural zone. The proposal is for a
new primary dwelling house and to convert the existing dwelling house to accommodate workers to
complement the rural use of the land.

The relevant overall outcomes for the zone are outlined below:


                Overall Outcome                                       Comment

 (b) The viability of existing and future rural     The proposal seeks to retain the existing rural
 activities is protected from the intrusion of      use of the site. The proposal seeks to include
 incompatible uses.                                 accommodation for workers which complement
                                                    the productive rural use of the site.

 (c) Areas for primary production are conserved     The proposed development is for a new primary
 and lot fragmentation is avoided.                  Dwelling   House    and     Rural    Workers’
                                                    Accommodation to support an existing rural



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