Att 2_Detailed Assessment_030620 · 51994.1249.01

        Overall Outcomes i) k) & l)
        i) The locality provides substantial commercial, retail and administrative services with two main
        business centres at Hastings Street and Noosa Junction;
        k) The two business centres are designed to cater for the different needs of visitors as well as
        local residents;
        l) Noosa Heads is the principal focus for visitor accommodation and services in Noosa;

Discussion: The proposed changes will allow the development to remain relevant, competitive, and
successful into the future and therefore improve the development’s ability to advance tourism,
economic, and amenity outcomes.

        Overall Outcomes m) & dd)

        m) Hastings Street accommodates a high proportion of entertainment and dining premises
        providing interest for visitors;
        dd) Hastings Street’s character of low rise buildings, vibrant pedestrian friendly streetscape, mix
        of indoor and outdoor activities, diverse dining opportunities, specialty Retail businesses and
        pedestrian links to Main Beach is maintained;

Discussion: the changes represent a significant improvement to the visual amenity of the existing
entertainment and retail businesses and allow both to integrate with Hastings Street and activate the
streetscape. The use of outdoor dining areas and cantilevered awnings promotes a mix of indoor and
outdoor environments and diverse dining opportunities that the Code seeks.

        Overall Outcomes qq)i)
        qq) For the Visitor Mixed Use Zone—development—
                i. comprises small business outlets with individual character

                ii. comprises residential development that includes a mixture of building sizes and are
                designed for Visitor accommodation, are setback from the street and beach frontages
                and have a landscaped character consistent with the street landscaping themes;

                ii (sic). contributes to a high level of residential amenity, design quality, landscape
                quality and safety;

                iii. respects the scale and character of the streetscape and surrounding development;

                iv. enhances the traditional focus for Visitor accommodation in the coastal part of
                Noosa;

                v. incorporates Entertainment and dining businesses, Retail businesses and Commercial
                businesses that are of particular interest to visitors;

                vi. contributes to the economy of Noosa through the tourism and hospitality sectors;
                and integrates with nearby public recreation and landscaped car parking areas;

Discussion:
In addressing the above items collectively, it is noted that:
• The proposed changes improve the development’s ability to advance tourism, economic, and
    amenity outcomes;
• The proposed changes will allow the development to remain relevant and competitive and
    successful into the future;


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