Meeting papers

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                         10 DECEMBER 2024


  -   The proposal is consistent with the
      objectives of the Noosa Shire Economic
      development strategy 2021-2030
  -   The proposal will support local
      businesses such as event planners,
      florist and photographers. Encourages
      collaboration and connectivity between
      businesses provide wider long term
      economic benefits for the Noosa region.
  -   Promotes a more resilient and
      prosperous hinterland.

 Employment opportunities                      The submissions emphasise the potential
                                               employment and business opportunities that
  -   The proposal has potential to create
                                               could arise from the proposed development.
      employment opportunities for local
      residents, including event coordinators,
      caters and hospitality roles.
  -   Opportunities to upskill employees over
      time and provide opportunities for
      existing businesses and employers.
  -   There     are     limited     employment
      opportunities in Pomona.
  -   Increase patronage to local businesses,
      such as accommodation, restaurants and
      service centres.

 Environmental outcomes                         The submissions acknowledge that the
                                                proposal has been designed to showcase the
  -   Contributes         towards       Noosa’s
                                                areas nature features and protects the stie’s
      environmental stewardship goals by
                                                natural and ecological values.
      fostering ecologically sustainable design
      that, among other things maintains the
      site’s ecological values.
  -   The proposal works in harmony with the
      rural character and has been designed to
      protect    and     integrate   with   the
      surrounding landscape.

 Amenity and site suitability                  Some of the submissions acknowledge the
                                               site planning and reporting that has been
  -   Careful site planning has been
                                               undertaken to address and minimise amenity
      undertaken to address traffic and noise
                                               impacts.
      concerns.
  -   The marquee is to be located a minimum Notably, some submissions also acknowledge
      700m from the nearest residential that the existing farming use has dust and
      dwelling, thus minimising any amenity noise impacts on the area.
      impacts on adjoining residents.
  -   Operation management plan is a
      practical and sensible means of
      addressing environmental impacts, noise
      and rural amenity issues.
  -   The existing macadamia farm operation
      contributes to the noise and dust during
      harvesting and deshelling.




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