2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 JULY 2021


Code Provisions
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is required to
follow an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code, the Noosaville Local Plan Code and the Visitor
Accommodation Code all include provisions which address the potential impacts of short-term
accommodation. The relevant provisions are:
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
             residents.
        (b) The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors
             such as proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres,
             topography, availability of views, the established vegetated character, the presence
             of visitor accommodation and the age of development
        (h) Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-
             established resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
        Role and function
        PO6                                            AO6.2
        Visitor accommodation is limited to formats Short-term accommodation does not:
        compatible with the character and use of    a. constitute a party house;
        the area so as not to cause unreasonable    b. create noise that would unreasonably
        loss of residential amenity, having regard      impact on the residential amenity
        to:                                             enjoyed by the adjoining or
        a. the privacy of residents on the subject      surrounding properties.
             property or adjoining properties;
        b. any likely increase in noise to
             adjoining properties;
        c. the scale of the use and its
             compatibility with the character and
             uses within the property or
             surrounding area;
        d. retention of the primary residential
             function of an area;
        e. the residential function and
             arrangement of common property;
        f. the impact on the safety and efficiency
             of the local road network;
        g. the impact of waste storage areas on
             the visual amenity of the area;
        h. the location of waste storage areas in
             relation to sensitive land uses; and
        i. any impact on shared vehicular
             access or parking.
Noosaville Local Plan Code
7.2.4.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (f) The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of much of
            the commercial, retail, administrative, industrial and social needs of the coastal urban
            portion of Noosa Shire and as a major focus area for visitor accommodation and
            services

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