Development Assessment Report · MCU15/0122

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15180                                                                December 2015



7.3.6      NATURAL RESOURCES

The purpose of the Natural Resources DEO is as follows:

Renewable natural resources are used sustainably and non-renewable natural resources are used
prudently. The use of natural resources does not have a significant adverse impact upon other land uses.
Natural resources include—
    i.  water;
   ii.  fisheries and forest resources;
  iii.  coastal resources;
  iv.   soil resources; and
   v.   extractive and mining resources.

Comment: A Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Morgan Consulting Engineers is attached. The
stormwater management measure proposed will ensure the appropriate treatment of stormwater runoff
from the proposed development prior to discharge from the site. This will contribute to the maintained
water quality of the Noosa River system and other watercourses. The proposed development does not
impact on any of the other abovementioned natural resources.

7.3.7      OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION FUNCTIONS

The purpose if the Open Space, Environment and Conservation Functions DEO is as follows:

Networks of open space and natural habitat, vegetated lands, and riparian zones along watercourses—
    i. are sensitively managed and protected from any adverse impacts, including cumulative impacts,
       resulting from development;
   ii. set Noosa apart from other coastal parts of south-east Queensland by strongly protecting the
       natural environment;
  iii. support the economy through the tourism industry;
 iv.   define the boundaries to or of each of the distinct urban localities of Noosa;
   v.  protect water quality, landscape stability and biodiversity;
 vi.   provide passive, nature-based recreational and educational opportunities;
 vii.  enhance visual amenity; and
viii.  provide linkages beyond Noosa’s boundaries.

Comment: The subject site is located within an existing urban area and does not include any identified
natural habitat, significant vegetation or riparian zones. The development proposes deep planted
landscaping which will include locally endemic plant species. The proposed landscaping will help maintain
the character of Noosa, integrate the natural environment and enhance the visual amenity of the
surrounding area.

7.3.8      SPORT AND RECREATION USES

Comment: the proposed development does not constitute a sport and recreation use. Assessment against
the sport and recreation uses DEO is not applicable.

7.3.9      RESIDENTIAL USES

While the proposed development does not constitute a residential use, it is located within a residential area
and assessment against the residential uses DEO is considered relevant and has been included below.

                          ELEMENT                                          PROPOSAL
 Urban and rural settlement for residential use is developed to be consistent with—
 i. the planned capacity for roads, community Complies: The proposed development can be
    services and infrastructure for the particular connected to all essential urban infrastructure
    locality;                                      networks as demonstrated by the attached
                                                       Engineering Services Assessment prepared by
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Material Change of Use for Medical Centre and Café
52-58 Goodchap Street & 3-7 Val Crescent, Noosaville