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)



PO1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Complies
Recreation activities are located in a zone and on a site suitable for its intended purpose, is
                                                                                                No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                                     The proposed relocation of the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club will be located within the
accessible to its patrons and supported by adequate infrastructure and servicing.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lake Macdonald Park, which is zoned Recreation and Open Space. This zone is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   specifically intended to accommodate recreational activities such as rowing and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   associated facilities, making it suitable for the proposed use.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The site is directly adjacent to Lake Macdonald, providing appropriate access to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   water and a setting that supports the club’s operational needs. The location is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   accessible to patrons via the existing road network and established access
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   arrangements within the Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The proposal will utilise existing infrastructure and services available to the site,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ensuring the rowing club is adequately supported without requiring significant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   additional servicing. Overall, the relocation satisfies the requirement that recreation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   activities are located on a suitable site, are accessible to users, and are supported by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   adequate infrastructure and servicing.

 Effects of use

PO2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Complies
Recreation activities are of a type, scale and intensity that is consistent with the zone, and
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      The proposal involves a very small-scale, low-intensity recreational use that is
the character of the area in which it is located, and does not involve a motor sport facility.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   consistent with the Recreation and Open Space zone and the established character of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   the Lake Macdonald Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The rowing club involves non-motorised rowing activities and associated storage and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   amenity facilities, with limited patron numbers and periodic use aligned with training.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The scale and intensity of the activity are modest and integrate comfortably with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   surrounding passive and organised recreational uses of the Park.

PO3
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Recreation activities contribute to the recreation needs of the Noosa Shire community
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The Lake Macdonald Rowing Club contributes to the recreation needs of the Noosa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Shire community by providing opportunities for organised water-based recreation,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   supporting community participation, healthy lifestyles, and the ongoing use and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   enjoyment of Lake Macdonald.

PO4                                                                                                            AO4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Not applicable
The sale of food and drink associated with a recreation activity is small in scale and                         The sale of food and drink and any associated dining facilities does not exceed 10% of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The proposed rowing club does not include the sale of food or drink, and no associated
ancillary to the recreation activity.                                                                          total gross floor area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   dining facilities are proposed.

 Building design and siting

PO5
                                                                                                               No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Recreation activities, including buildings, structures, ancillary uses and car parking are sited
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The rowing club facilities are sited adjacent to the existing Lake Macdonald boat ramp
and designed to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the activity and safe access for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and within an existing cleared area of the Lake Macdonald Park, ensuring efficient and
users.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   safe operation of the activity. The proposed development is limited to a single small
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   storage structure that is appropriately positioned to support rowing activities while
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   avoiding interference with other recreational uses of the park.




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