2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                            6 JULY 2021


                     (d)     Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity
                             and natural landscape values of its setting.
                     (e)     The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or
                             landscape fabric of its particular locality.
                     (f)     Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract
                             from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
                     (g)     Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to
                             carry out agricultural pursuits.
                     (h)     Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities
                             commensurate with its setting, the types of accommodation supplied and the
                             length of stay accommodated.
                     (i)     Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
                     (j)     Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment
Safety and Amenity
PO12
Sufficient on site car-parking is provided to accommodate the number and type vehicles likely to
be generated by the visitor accommodation having regard to the number of guests, staff or visitors.
The planning scheme prioritises the preservation of high density residential neighbourhoods for
predominantly permanent residential dwelling units and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding
residential areas from the impacts of short term accommodation.
The following image details those properties within the High Density Residential Zone in proximity
of the subject site which are being used for short-term accommodation (highlighted in yellow):




Figure 10: Location of visitor accommodation within the high density residential portion of the neighbourhood3




3
 Disclaimer – the mapped visitor accommodation are taken from Council’s existing database. It is noted the map may include errors and
omissions.

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