Appendix D - Noosa Plan Code Assessment · MCU25/0053.01

Strategic Outcome 3.3.1 – Settlement

 Outcomes                                          Response


  (a) Settlement remains dispersed and             Complies
       largely shaped and bound by Noosa's         The proposed change does not alter the existing
       natural features and large open space       arrangement of the dwelling house from the
       reserves including the hinterland ranges,   streetscape and maintains the landscaping
       Noosa River and lakes system, national      approved on the site.
       parks, State forests and the coastline.

  (b) Urban development is consolidated and        Complies
       confined to urban areas within Urban        The proposal is located within an established
       Boundaries. These boundaries are            neighbourhood in Noosa Heads and represents
       defined to maintain the distinct            infill development.
       character of individual communities;
       avoid biophysical constraints and
       natural hazards; protect environmental
       values and landscape features; protect
       natural resources and quality farming
       land; and plan for the effective and
       efficient delivery of infrastructure and
       services. The boundaries also reflect the
       outcomes of detailed local
       investigations.

  (c) Noosa Shire continues to be                  Complies
       characterised by a series of compact,       The proposal remains consistent with the building
       low-rise towns and villages.                height prescribed by the Noosa Plan 2020.


  (d) New rural residential development is         Not Applicable
       contained within rural residential zoned    The proposal does not involve a rural residential
       areas with no further rural residential     development.
       development outside these areas.

  (e) Outside urban and rural residential          Not Applicable
       areas, lands are maintained for their       The proposal is located in an urban area.
       rural, landscape and biodiversity values.
       The hinterland accommodates vibrant



Strategic Outcome – 3.3.1 Settlement                                                                   1