PM Submission - John Cochrane - MCU21/0110

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         While it is accepted that part of the proposed development extends up the slope and into the
         Recreation and Open Zone, in the circumstances, the most relevant code is the Tourist
         Accommodation Zone Code given the nature of the use and that the whole of the subject land
         has been identified as being protected for tourist accommodation purposes. To the extent there
         is any inconsistency with the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code, conditions could be imposed.
         Further, on balance, there are a number of relevant matters for which discretion should be
         granted.

         Recreation and Open Space Zone
         The purpose of the recreation and open space zone is to provide for:

             a) variety of cultural, educational, leisure, recreation and sporting uses and activities, including,
                for example:
             b) parks, playgrounds or playing fields for the use of residents and visitors; and
             c) parks, or other areas, for the conservation of natural areas; and
             d) facilities and infrastructure to support the uses and activities stated in paragraph (a).

         In the circumstances, the most relevant overall outcomes include:

             a) Development provides for the open space, recreation, leisure and sporting needs of the Noosa
                Shire Community;
             b) A range of functional and accessible open space, including local, district and shire wide
                recreation parks and sporting fields are accessible for the use and enjoyment of residents
                and visitors;
             c) Development does not impact on the function and use of open space for passive and active
                recreation, leisure and community activities;
             d) Development is of a scale and intensity appropriate to the location, existing infrastructure,
                access and provision of public transport;
             e) Development provides opportunities for the community to improve their physical and mental
                wellbeing, have social interaction and participate in active and passive recreation;
             f) Open space is protected from the intrusion of incompatible uses that may compromise or
                conflict with the primary use of the zone for low intensity recreation activities;
             g) Development is low scale and low impact and does not negatively impact on the supply,
                quality or enjoyment of open space for the Noosa Shire community;
             h) Clubhouses are considered where colocation with other clubs is not viable and the facility
                supports the ongoing use of the land for recreation purposes;
             i) Small scale function facilities are developed only in conjunction with, and incidental to, a
                community or recreation use on the site;
             j) Major sport, recreation and entertainment facilities only develop where there is a
                demonstrated community recreation benefit, the site is suitable and the associated impacts
                can be managed, and where it does not include a motor sport facility;
             k) Existing land used for tourist parks remain part of the range of low cost, low impact tourist
                accommodation across Noosa Shire;
             l) Indoor sport and recreation uses do not include an amusement parlour or a bowling alley;
             m) Ancillary structures such as shelters, amenity facilities, picnic tables, playgrounds and
                playing courts are provided where appropriate;


         Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel – GH Australia Pty Ltd                                  Page 36