Flashpackers Noosa- Planning Report · 132007.2446.05

                   against or have regard to under section 55(2);

                   (c) if the development to which the change application relates requires code
                   assessment—any matters the assessment must be carried out having regard to
                   under section 45(3)(b);

                   (d) if the development to which the change application relates requires impact
                   assessment—any matters the assessment must or may be carried out against or
                   having regard to under section 45(5)(a)(ii) or (b).

The proposed other change is assessed against the current Noosa Plan 2020 below.

It is noted that Chapter 7, Part 1 of the Planning Act details the protection of existing uses and rights.
As the site has an existing approval it is an existing lawful use and can continue to operate in
accordance with the conditions of the approval.

7.2 Strategic Framework

The Strategic Framework of the Noosa plan 2020 (Planning Scheme) sets the policy direction for the
region and forms the basis for ensuring appropriate development occurs within Noosa Shire. The
Strategic Framework is premised on 8 themes that seek to achieve the strategic intent established
by the Planning Scheme, including:

          1) Settlement;

          2) Community Wellbeing;

          3) Housing Choice;

          4) Biodiversity and Environment;

          5) Economy and Employment;

          6) Transport and Movement;

          7) Infrastructure and Services;

          8) Natural Hazards and Resilience.

The proposed development does not compromise the outcomes sought by the Strategic Framework
with the most relevant being Strategic Outcome for:

Economy and Employment Outcomes –

    a) Noosa’s economy is diverse and resilient and development supports both established and
           emerging priority industry sectors by providing business growth pathways.

    b) Development supports positive business outcomes that are aligned with Noosa's point of
           difference and the 'Noosa Brand' and is focused around high levels of amenity, natural
           character and environmental sustainability.

     i)     Buildings and spaces further enhance the individual sense of identity, character, role and
            function of centres.

     k) Development provides non-discriminatory accessibility to open space, community uses and

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