MCU25/0006 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (BACKPACKERS ACCOMMODATION) AT 17 RUSSELL ST, NOOSAVILLE · Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                       7 OCTOBER 2025


         outcomes and acceptable outcomes PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO15, AO9.1(c) and
         AO15.2 and AO15.3 of the High Density Residential Zone Code as;
          a. The scale of the development is not consistent with structures on adjoining or
             nearby land and is likely to dominate and adversely impact the surrounding
             residential amenity.
          b. The proposed development will result in a site cover which significantly exceeds
             the site cover requirements of the planning scheme providing a building that is not
             consistent with the street and surrounding area.
          c. The proposed development does not satisfactorily incorporate design elements
             and materials reflective of the local streetscape character of the area, with the
             building not designed in the Noosa sub-tropical style.
          d. The proposal will result in a plot ratio which significantly exceeds the plot ratio
             requirements of the planning scheme and is of a size that is not compatible with
             surrounding development.
          e. The proposal rear setback of the third floor and rooftop terrace significantly
             encroaches into the rear setback as required by the planning scheme and
             contributes to building bulk and provides opportunities for overlooking to adjacent
             properties.
          f. The proposed roof top terrace creates opportunities for potential privacy impacts
             on neighbouring properties due to overlooking.
      2. The proposal does not comply with Overall Outcomes 9.4.1.2 (2) (a) (b) (c) and
         Performance Outcome 6 and Acceptable Outcomes 6.1and 6.2 of the Driveways and
         Parking Code as:
          a. Sufficient carparking is not available on site to accommodate the likely demand for
             carparking on site and the site is located where on street parking is insufficient and
             undesirable.
          b. The proposed car stacker is not suitable for parking as it lacks sufficient clearance
             for operation and is impractical for use by guests and staff unfamiliar with such
             systems.
          c. The development does not provide the required number of functional car spaces
             including service vehicles as the proposed bus park is not sized to accommodate
             a small rigid vehicle.
          d. No provision has been made for motorcycles and bicycles.
      3. The proposed does not comply with Performance Outcome 7 and Acceptable Outcome
         AO7.1 of the Driveways and Parking Code as:
          a. The development fails to provide adequate loading and manoeuvring areas on site
             to accommodate the anticipated service vehicles.
      4. The proposal is not consistent with Overall Outcome 9.4.10.2 (2) (d) and Performance
         and Acceptable Outcomes PO3, AO3.2(b), AO3.2(d), AO3.2(e) and AO3.2(f) of the
         Waste Management Code as:
          a. The development has not adequately demonstrated that waste can be serviced on
             site.
          b. The proposed waste storage area has not been designed to allow for unobstructed
             access for collection by service vehicles (i.e., on-site servicing).
          c. Kerbside servicing is unable to occur while remaining clear from all existing on-
             street carparks, pedestrian footpaths and without impeding traffic flow on Russell
             Street.