Proposal Report - A · OPW15/0072

Proposal Report            Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Commercial Business - Type 1 Office and Operational Works (Landscaping) at 168
                           Noosa Parade, Noosaville described as Lot 1 and Lot 0 on RP13572.

Applicant:                 Dowling and Neylan Real Estate
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The Noosa Plan defines an office as Commercial business Type 1 Office:

             Commercial business - means the conduct of a business activity, where a service is offered or
             provided and that service is not more clearly defined by other business or community uses. The
             term includes the following types:

             Type 1 Office -The use of premises for a commercial business conducted in an office environment.
             The use includes a bank, professional office, travel agent, and estate sales office

The assessment table for the Attached Housing zone indicates that a Commercial business - Type 1 Office
is an inconsistent impact assessable development. As the proposal is an inconsistent use it is relevant to
review the proposal against the most relevant provisions of The Overall Outcomes for the Noosaville
Locality. A review of the proposal is detailed below:

          a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to —
             i. be compatible with other uses and works;

               The proposed office use is complementary to the existing medical centre on site and
               surrounding residential area. It is noted that the site has been used for commercial purposes
               since the 1990’s and is in an area that has a mix of uses including unit developments with
               attached restaurants. The use is considered compatible with these surrounding land uses.

               ii. maintain the safety of people and works;

               Proposal improves the streetscape of the site by removal of existing fencing which in term
               improves visibility on and off the site. Building renovations will ensure the building is up to date
               with current construction and safety requirements.

               iii .avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other premises,
                    including acoustic and visual qualities;

               As previously indicated the premises have been used for as a Medical Centre for over 20 years
               and is a well accepted use in the area. Building works proposed will enhance and modernize
               the building and no new openings are proposed to adjoining residential sites to the north.

               iv. avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native habitat
                   removal, fragmentation and attrition;

               Proposal involves the reuse of the existing building and service areas and existing native
               vegetation on site will be retained and enhanced by additional planting.


          c) Noosaville retains its role as a focus for visitor accommodation and services in the Shire;

               The proposed conversion from Medical Centre to Offices enables alternative services to be
               provided from the site and will reinforce the mixture of uses available in the Noosaville area.


          s) For the Attached Housing Zone —residents and visitors are accommodated in predominantly
          Multiple housing forms that —

               i. contribute to a high level of residential amenity, design quality and safety;

               The proposal, whilst not providing accommodation on site will modernize and improve the
               appearance of the existing building and the landscape surrounds. The existing building is well



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