2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            6 JULY 2021


7.2.1.3 Assessment Criteria
PO14
Development provides a diversity of types and styles of visitor accommodation to cater for a range
of visitor experiences in close proximity to key tourist areas.
PO15
Visitor accommodation is not be located in areas which are predominantly permanent residential
dwellings.
High Density Residential Zone code
6.3.3.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(2) (a) High density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent residents.
     (d) New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.
     (j)    Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established
            resorts and holiday units.
6.3.3.3 Assessment Criteria
AO3.5
Short-term accommodation does not:
c.         constitute a party house;
d.         create noise that would unreasonably impact on the residential amenity enjoyed by the
           adjoining or surrounding properties.
PO3
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats compatible with the character and use of the area so
as not to cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity, having regard to:
j.         the privacy of residents on the subject property or adjoining properties;
k.         any likely increase in noise to adjoining properties;
l.         the scale of the use and its compatibility with the character and uses within the property or
           surrounding area;
m.         retention of the primary residential function of an area;
n.         the residential function and arrangement of common property;
o.         the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local road network;
p.         the impact of waste storage areas on the visual amenity of the area;
q.         the location of waste storage areas in relation to sensitive land uses; and
r.         any impact on shared vehicular access or parking.
Visitor Accommodation Code
9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (3) The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation
             is appropriately located, designed and operated in a manner which meets visitor
             needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of
             surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
              (4)   The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
                    (a)   Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s
                          natural environmental values.
                    (b)   Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in
                          coastal areas and in the hinterland.
                    (c)   Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively
                          responds to site characteristics.


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