Development Assessment Report · MCU15/0122

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15180                                                                      December 2015



                          ELEMENT                                                 PROPOSAL
                                                             Morgan Consulting Engineers. The attached Traffic
                                                             Impact Assessment Report prepared by Road Pro
                                                             Development found that after the completion of
                                                             the development the existing traffic network will
                                                             continue to operate with spare capacity and the
                                                             impact of development traffic on the operational
                                                             performance of the external road network will be
                                                             insignificant. The proposed development will
                                                             provide a valuable community service by
                                                             increasing provision of high quality medical
                                                             facilities which is anticipated to be in high demand
                                                             by the attached Economic Needs Analysis.
  ii. the expectations of Noosa’s population to have         Complies: The proposed development does not
      access to a broad range of safe, secure and            prevent the establishment of a broad range of
      affordable housing;                                    safe, secure and affordable housing in Noosa.
 iii. the expected character and amenity for the             Complies: The prevalent form of development
      particular locality;                                   within the surrounding area will remain as
                                                             detached housing. The proposal achieves a
                                                             contemporary architectural design that maintains a
                                                             low rise built form and residential character
                                                             elements and incorporates an attractive landscape
                                                             design to ensure the development integrates
                                                             affectively with existing development. The
                                                             proposal also achieves a large setback of 4.9m-
                                                             6.425m to adjoining residential premises. A noise
                                                             impact assessment has also been prepared for the
                                                             development which confirms that noise can be
                                                             attenuated to acceptable levels. These measures
                                                             will ensure that the development does not impose
                                                             any unreasonable impacts on existing residential
                                                             character or amenity.
 iv. the landform, natural environmental               and   Complies: The subject site is located within an
     climatic conditions of the locality;                    existing urban area and does not include any
                                                             identified natural habitat, significant vegetation or
                                                             riparian zones. The development proposes deep
                                                             planted landscaping to all site boundaries which
                                                             will include locally endemic plant species. This will
                                                             ensure the development integrates with the
                                                             natural environment and landscape character of
                                                             the locality. The development includes awnings,
                                                             roof overhangs and large windows and openings
                                                             to respond to the regional climate.
 v. energy efficiency and water conserving design            Complies: The development will incorporate
    principles;                                              energy efficiency and water conservation principles
                                                             where practical and viable. The development
                                                             includes awnings and roof overhangs which will
                                                             shade building facades. The development also
                                                             incorporates large windows and openings. These
                                                             design measures will help maintain thermal
                                                             comfort and reduce the need for artificial heating
                                                             and cooling.
 vi. convenience and accessibility to urban services;        Complies: An Engineering Services Assessment
     and                                                     prepared by Morgan Consulting Engineers is
                                                             attached. The report assessed the potential for the
                                                             proposed development to be connected to

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Material Change of Use for Medical Centre and Café
52-58 Goodchap Street & 3-7 Val Crescent, Noosaville