Appendix G- Environmental Noise Assessment · MCU23/0078

5               Noise Criteria
The Noosa Shire Council (NSC) planning scheme, Noosa Plan 2020, details site specific planning scheme
zones, overlays and codes relevant to a site in the NSC local government area. Table 3 summarises the
planning scheme requirements for the site which are relevant to the noise assessment.

Table 3: Noosa Plan 2020 with Relevant Noise Requirements

      Location                       Zone Code                  Development Code                       Policies
                                                           Dual Occupancy and Multiple
                                                                   Dwelling Code                 Preparing a well-made
         Site              Major Centre Zone Code
                                                              Business Activities Code          application - Appendix 1
                                                           Entertainment Activities Code
       Nearest              Residential Zone Code
                                                                       N/A                                N/A
      Receivers            Major Centre Zone Code
Note: Safety and Amenity (Table 9.3.5.3 part) does not reference noise


5.1          Noosa Plan 2020
The Major Centre Zone Code specifies relevant noise requirements as presented in Table 4.

Table 4: Major Centre Zone Code – Relevant to Noise for this development

                         Performance Outcome                                               Acceptable Outcome
   PO39                                                                AO39.1
   Mixed-use buildings are designed and operated to ensure:            Dwellings are designed to incorporate suitable noise
                                                                       attenuation and privacy measures to reduce amenity impacts
   (a) business uses manage potential impact on residents,             from business uses.
   including impacts associated with:
         1. visual and acoustic privacy;
         2. safety and security; and
         3. lighting.
   (b) residential uses do not limit the business opportunities of
   the site.
   Safety and Amenity                                                  AO78.2
   PO78                                                                Where adjoining non residential uses, dwellings are designed
   Development:                                                        to incorporate suitable noise attenuation measures to reduce
        a) provides a high level of residential amenity to users of    amenity impacts to occupants of residential uses.
             the subject site; and
        b) does not unreasonably impact on the amenity
             enjoyed by users of adjoining or nearby premises,
             including privacy and access to sunlight.

   Editor's note—Provisions for sill height, glazing, screening and
   window openings are to improve the residential amenity for
   occupants. Thermal performance requirements are contained in
   Queensland Development Code MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings.
   Energy efficiency requirements are contained in the National
   Construction Code.




Site: Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville                                                                                              12
Reference: 22BRA0078 R01_2