planning report - van de mere · MCU19/0031.01

6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks an ‘Other Change’ to the Development Permit for Material Change of Use
Retail Business Type 2 – Shop MCU19/0031 at 13 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads. The proposed changes
involve expanding the ground floor commercial uses and providing for a caretaker’s accommodation
above. The application is Impact assessable development as the shop does not meet the ratio of 20
residential units to 1 commercial use.

The assessment finds the development meets the relevant Outcomes of the Noosa Plan 2006 and
Noosa Plan 2020, subject to the following grounds of approval:

   1.      The proposed surf shop is small scale (<155m2) and appropriately located with individual
           character to contribute to the local economy and vibrancy of the Hastings St precinct.
   2.      The Retail Business is associated with the surf tourism trade, which is of interest to
           visitors and a unique identity framed by a vegetated backdrop to the built environment,
   3.      Development is of a high design quality, incorporating low rise contemporary sub-
           tropical building and landscape design that emphasises the casual, outdoor lifestyle.
   4.      Considering the small site area and location it is appropriate to not provide for parking on
           the site, consistent with the contributions in lieu of onsite parking policy.

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is
therefore recommended. Please contact me if you require any further information and/or clarification
with respect to the above application.




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