Appendix D - Noosa Plan Code Assessment · MCU25/0053.01

Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
Overall Outcome                                            Response

Purpose

   a.   The Noosa Heads local plan area provides a         Complies
        diverse coastal urban area with a strong           The proposed Change (Other Change) development
        focus on residents and community, tourism,         application retains the approved land use as a
        and a unique character and identity framed         Dwelling house. The changes relate specifically to
        by a vegetated backdrop to the built               the incorporation of living spaces within the
        environment, the coast, watercourses and           basement level. The proposal continues to provide
        the iconic Noosa National Park.                    for a dwelling house that will accommodate a range
                                                           of different families throughout its lifetime.

   b.   Development is limited to land within the          Complies
        urban boundary to protect and reinforce the        The site is located within the urban boundary.
        character and identity of Noosa Heads,
        provide efficient provision of infrastructure
        and services, avoid constrained land and
        protect the surrounding significant
        environmental areas.

   c.   The natural landform and landscape is              Not Applicable
        retained with Noosa Hill being the                 The proposal is not located in the view line of Noosa
        predominant landscape feature forming a            Hill.
        skyline and vegetated backdrop, without the
        intrusion of built form, when viewed from
        beaches, parks and other public spaces,
        residential neighbourhoods and visitor
        accommodation. In order to protect these
        important visual qualities the preservation of
        existing vegetation is critical. Accordingly, in
        areas of high elevation and visibility
        development is restricted wherever possible
        and if necessary excluded to ensure the
        existing character is maintained.

   d.   Development is sited and designed to retain        Not Applicable
        the key natural environment, landscape and         The proposed changes do not alter the building
        built form elements and significant views          height or built form.
        and vistas that contribute to the vegetated
        setting and character of the Noosa Heads
        local plan area, including:




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