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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1            Introduction
This planning report has been prepared for Dowling and Neylan Real Estate being the applicant of a proposal
to convert part of existing approved medical centre into offices over premises located at 168 Noosa Parade,
Noosaville. The subject site is described Lot 1 on BUP 13572, Parish of Weyba and is located within the
Noosa Council Local Government area.

The proposed development of this site constitutes ‘development’ as defined by Sustainable Planning Act
2009. This development application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use of Premises
for Commercial business Type 1 Office and Operational Works (landscaping).

The proposal is deemed impact assessable development under the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2006 and
the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

This planning report covers the following matters in order to assist the assessment of this development
application:
                    Section 2:             The basic details of the application as extracted from certain parts of the
                                           application forms;
                    Section 3:             A description of the subject site;
                    Section 4:             A brief description of the locality surrounding the subject site;
                    Section 5:             An explanation of the proposal;
                    Section 6:             An assessment of the proposal against the 2006 Noosa Plan; and
                    Section 7:             A conclusion that provides summary grounds, which support the approval of the
                                           application as proposed.

The Noosa Council is the Assessment Manager for this development application.

Any words or terms are shown in italic font in this proposal report, refer to either relevant state legislation
direct quotes from this planning scheme as indicated. Words in bold font refer to definitions as detailed by
the Noosa Plan.

The report concludes that the proposed use of the existing medical centre for offices is consistent with the
character of the area and appropriately utilizes an existing building. The report recommends that Council
approve the application.




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