Development Proposal Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

Executive Summary

The applicant is seeking development approval for an area of partly vacant and partly golf
course land surrounded by the Noosa Springs golf course. The development proposal is to
create 27 residential lots and to do so will require approvals including a Material Change of
Use and a staged Lot Reconfiguration.

As Noosa Springs has been master planned and developed over a number of years in
accordance with a plan of development, the development application for this stage has been
made under the superseded planning scheme. The proposed development is consistent with
the superseded planning scheme and, to the extent it is not, there are sufficient planning
grounds to approve the application.

The development proposal suits the location and context within Noosa Springs and the
broader region. The large residential lots will provide another dimension to the mix of
residential uses within the project. The high quality design elements and the development
controls proposed will continue the award winning settlement pattern established at Noosa
Springs.




1. Background

     1.1. StarCo Developments Pty Ltd (‘StarCo’) is the developer of Noosa Springs and the
          applicant in respect of this development application. StarCo Holdings Pty Ltd is the
          registered proprietor of the subject land.

     1.2. Noosa Springs is a staged, master planned development whose overall development
          outcomes were incorporated in an approved Plan of Development. The development
          has proceeded generally in accordance with that plan.

     1.3. The StarCo group of companies own and operate the recreational facilities of Noosa
          Springs, including its 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, function
          rooms, restaurant, bars, golf shop, spa and fitness centre. It also provides letting
          services and property caretaking services, including the maintenance of landscaped
          areas of the bodies corporate common property areas.

     1.4. Approximately 115 staff are employed directly within the Noosa Springs operations
          and it supports many more regional jobs due to the economic multiplier effect. It is



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