Town Planning Report - Material Change of Use Outdoor Sport and Recreation - Temporary relocation ~ Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Mac

Town Planning Report
Material Change of Use – Outdoor Sport and Recreation (Temporary Use)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Accordingly, the development will not introduce any new public amenities requiring
                                                                                                            Editor’s Note— Design considerations for creating shade at public facilities is available from Queensland
                                                                                                            Health, specific to facilities such as sporting grounds, public pools and parks and recreation areas.     shade structures, and existing shaded areas within the Lake Macdonald Park will remain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                available for public use. The proposal therefore does not adversely affect public
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                amenity and is consistent with the intent of the provision.

PO25
                                                                                                            No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Development maximises and protects valued vistas and view lines to waterways, mountains,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The proposed development maximises and protects valued vistas and view lines by
natural features or pleasing architectural or landscape features in the location.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                maintaining a very small built footprint and low-scale form within the expansive open
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                space of the Lake Macdonald Park. The single shipping container structure is set well
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                back (approximately 60 metres) from the road, is low in height, and centrally located
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                within the site, ensuring it does not interrupt views to Lake Macdonald, surrounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                vegetation, or other natural landscape features.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The structure’s subordinate scale, generous setbacks, muted finishes, and landscaped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                context ensure that important sightlines across the park and toward the waterbody
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                remain open and visually uninterrupted. As a result, the development preserves the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                scenic and environmental qualities of the site while remaining visually recessive and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                consistent with the park’s open space character.

PO26
                                                                                                            No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      The proposed development appropriately incorporates existing significant trees by
Existing significant trees are incorporated into building design and complemented by                                                                                                                                                            locating the small, single container structure within a cleared and disturbed area of the
additional endemic vegetation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  site, thereby avoiding the removal or disturbance of established vegetation within the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lake Macdonald Park. The scale and siting of the structure ensure that surrounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                mature trees are retained and remain the dominant visual elements within the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                landscape.

PO27
                                                                                                            No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Development for the purpose of a community use or sport and recreation is located,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The proposed development has been located, designed, and will be operated in a
designed and operated to be responsive to the sub-tropical climate and make the most of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                manner that responds to the subtropical climate of Noosa. The small-scale, open nature
natural light, ventilation and on site rainwater capture and reuse.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                of the rowing club use, focused on individual training, relies primarily on outdoor activity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and naturally benefits from ample daylight and natural ventilation, avoiding the need for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                enclosed or mechanically conditioned spaces.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The single shipping container structure with a lightweight skillion roof will be oriented to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                maximise natural airflow and shade, supporting passive climate responsiveness. Given
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                the limited scale and low-intensity use, opportunities for on-site rainwater capture and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                reuse can be readily incorporated into the roof design if required, consistent with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                sustainability principles. Overall, the proposal makes efficient use of natural climatic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                conditions while remaining appropriate to its open space setting within the Lake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Macdonald Park.

 Safety and amenity

PO28
                                                                                         No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                                         Complies
Development creates a safe environment by incorporating key elements of crime prevention
through environmental design in its layout considering:                                                                                                                                                                                         The proposed development creates a safe environment consistent with Crime
(a) casual surveillance and sight lines;                                                                                                                                                                                                        Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles through its layout, design,
(b) exterior building design that promotes safety;                                                                                                                                                                                              and method of operation. The structure is small in scale and centrally located within the
(c) lighting;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   open setting of the Lake Macdonald Park, enabling strong casual surveillance and clear
(d) signage and wayfinding;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                sight lines from surrounding areas and access paths.
(e) minimising entrapment locations; and


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