Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU24 0139 (As Published) · MCU24/0139

               (b)    Development includes advanced manufacturing technologies, servicing or research and
                      analysis related to industries which are identified as priority sectors in the Noosa Local
                      Economic Plan to enhance the local and regional economy.
               PO1
               Development provides for a range of innovative, creative and knowledge based industries and
               business activities that diversify our economy and offers locally based employment opportunities.

               Editor’s Note: examples of suitable industries above include:
                     • additive manufacturing (3D printing)
                     • robotics and automation
                     • advanced materials
                     • artificial intelligence and machine learning
                     • nanotechnologies
                     • biotechnologies
               AO1
               Development is aligned with and ensures employment opportunities are offered in one or more
               the following priority sectors:
                        a) digital economy;
                        b) creative industries;
                        c) knowledge industries;
                        d) science, research and technology;
                        e) environmental industries; and
                        f) education and training.
               PO2
               The business use or activity is of a scale and intensity compatible with existing development
               nearby.
               PO3
               Development ensures that:
                  a)employment opportunities are offered in the digital economy; and
                  b)economic opportunities for knowledge based businesses are broadened through
                     specialised buildings being established in the zone.
               Assessment
               Both the overall outcomes 2(a), (b) and performance outcomes PO1 & PO3 of the Innovation Zone
               Code seek uses in the Innovation zone to include a range of innovative, creative and knowledge
               based industries and business activities.
               The previous development approval (MCU23/0008) included a condition which ensured that the
               approved uses were not able to interchange for alternative uses such as a post office, bank or real
               estate agent in the future. This condition is still relevant to the site to ensure the site is continued
               to be used for Research and technology industry related uses into the future.




                Criteria                    Planning Scheme                Proposal                       Complies


                Building height
                 • storeys                  2 storeys max                  2 storeys                          
                 • metres                   8 metres                       7.8 metres                         
                                     Is    compatible    with
                Site cover and Gross                          345m² = 48% site cover                          
                                     surrounding development.
                Floor area



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