Town Planning Assessment Report

v Cooroy’s support role in the locality for surrounding agricultural activities; vi
extractive and mineral resources;
vii facilitating artistic and cultural business enterprises; and
viii agricultural industries and associated rural enterprises;

j) Business opportunities in Cooroy are enhanced by its access to the Bruce Highway
and the North Coast Rail line;

It is considered that the above Overall Outcomes provide support for the proposed
development for the following reasons:

     •   The site has been an ongoing transport depot since 1981. The proposed
         development only relates to seeking a retrospective approval for a shed that
         has been constructed. Subsequently, the proposed development will not
         cause significant adverse impacts to the surrounding area by way of noise or
         traffic generation.
     •   The development takes advantage of the site’s proximity to the Bruce
         Highway and enhances business opportunities within Cooroy because of its
         access to the Bruce Highway. Further, the use ensures that truck movements
         servicing external areas do not have to pass through the township of Cooroy.
     •   The transport depot is an employment generating use and supports Cooroy’s
         role as the major business centre for Noosa’s hinterland area.
     •   The use remains compatible with the surrounding area which is quite industrial
         in nature; having the Bruce Highway abutting the southern boundary, high
         voltage electricity lines and a gas pipeline to the east, and a railway depot
         yard to the north.



6.       CONCLUSION

As detailed within the planning report and detailed code assessments, the proposal
can be justified against The Noosa Plan local area provisions and relevant
development codes.

While the proposed development is identified as an ‘Inconsistent Use’ in the Rural
Settlement Zone there are sufficient grounds to approve the development based
on:

     •   The proposal does not introduce any new uses onto the site and reuses
         existing onsite infrastructure, making impacts very minor in nature.
     •   The development supports an ongoing transport use that provides economic
         benefits to Cooroy.
     •   The transport use enhances business opportunities within Cooroy and takes
         advantage of the town access to the Bruce Highway.




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