Development Assessment Report · MCU15/0122

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS – 15180                                                                 December 2015



                          ELEMENT                                           PROPOSAL
                                                       essential engineering services within the local
                                                       area.     The report found that there are no
                                                       significant engineering issues in relation to the
                                                       proposed development that would preclude the
                                                       development from being approved by Council. The
                                                       site is highly accessible having good access to
                                                       higher order roads, public transport infrastructure
                                                       and active transport infrastructure. The proposal
                                                       represents infill development within close proximity
                                                       to a variety of services, facilities and infrastructure
                                                       in accordance with sound town planning principles.
vii. suitable separation from incompatible land        Complies: The proposed development does not
     uses.                                             present an incompatible land use. A number of
                                                       design measures have been incorporated into the
                                                       proposed development to ensure no detrimental
                                                       amenity impacts result and the development is
                                                       compatible with surrounding residential land uses.
                                                       The      proposal    achieves       a    contemporary
                                                       architectural design that maintains a low rise built
                                                       form and residential character elements and
                                                       incorporates an attractive landscape design. The
                                                       proposal achieves a large setback of 4.9m-6.425m
                                                       to adjoining residential premises. The proposal
                                                       includes landscaping to all site boundaries to
                                                       soften the built form of the development and
                                                       screen car parking areas to ensure the proposal
                                                       presents attractively to all site boundaries.
                                                       Accompanying reports demonstrate that no traffic
                                                       or noise impacts will result.
 Community implications of Residential Use:
  The values identified in the Community Vision       Complies: The proposed development reflects a
   are a major element of attraction to those who      number of the key principles outlined in the
   chose Noosa as a place to live. Residential         community vision for Noosa. The proposal
   environments have a significant role in the         supports community wellbeing by addressing an
   maintenance of those values.                        identified short fall in medical facilities in Noosa.
                                                       The medical centre also represents a significant
                                                       construction project and ongoing employment
                                                       opportunity for medical professionals and therefore
                                                       supports a strong sustainable economy. The
                                                       proposal promotes environmental excellence and
                                                       sustainability as the subject sites does not contain
                                                       any significant environmental attributes and
                                                       incorporates       best      practice      stormwater
                                                       management to ensure the continued quality of
                                                       Noosa’s waterways. The proposal also includes a
                                                       contemporary architectural design with residential
                                                       character elements and extensive landscaping to
                                                       maintain the “Noosa Style”.
  The impact of residential development on            Complies: The proposal is not for residential
     Noosa’s natural resources, open space and         development but does achieve this element of the
     clean environment, as well as the degree to       residential uses DEO. The subject site is located
     which development is integrated with the          within an existing urban area and does not include
     landform and landscape will have a significant    any     identified   natural    habitat,    significant
     bearing on residents’ perceptions of the place    vegetation or riparian zones. The development
     they live, Noosa’s character and natural          proposes deep planted landscaping which will
     environment and residents’ lifestyle.             include locally endemic plant species. The
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Material Change of Use for Medical Centre and Café
52-58 Goodchap Street & 3-7 Val Crescent, Noosaville