Planning Report · OPW19/0082

                                                                                                  proposal report




      use includes a cabin park, guesthouse or retreat located in a rural setting and host farm
      offering rural experiences

The table of assessment for the Rural Settlement zone details that Visitor Accommodation Type
3 Rural is a consistent use in the zone. The proposed changes have further been compared to the
current planning scheme (Noosa Plan 2006) and are generally consistent with the requirements
except in relation to the probable solutions detailed with reference to density and setbacks.
Probable solution S35.1 of the Visitors Accommodation Code details:

      S35.1 Rural accommodation does not exceed a site density of —
      a) 2 cabins per hectare; or
      b) 2 guest bedrooms per hectare, providing the overall number of cabins and guest
      bedrooms does not exceed 6.

The existing approval supports a total of 25 cabins and two manager’s residences. Whilst this
density is greater than the probable solution of the current planning scheme it complies with the
Specific Outcomes which states:

      O35 Rural accommodation is associated with rural production, agricultural pursuits and
      promoting the natural environment and takes the form of farmstays, bed and breakfasts,
      cabins, cottages or a small guest lodge.

The proposed changes maintain the existing approved visitor accommodation in a rural setting with
smaller glamping tents that provide a more low key and natural experience than that previously
approved.

The probable solutions of the Visitors Accommodation Code also detail that the accommodation
buildings are to be setback 40metres from the property boundary. The proposed changes generally
maintain the existing approved setback and the closes building to the west is approximately 34
metres from the side boundary with existing vegetation providing appropriate visual separation.


The Noosa Plan 2006 now includes Overlay mapping for the site as detailed in the table below:

Overlay                                                        Proposed Changes Application

Biodiversity                                                   No clearing of existing vegetation is proposed as
                                                               part of this application and the Environmental
                                                               Protection and Environmental Enhancement
                                                               requirements are not triggered.

                                                               The existing approval includes structures within
                                                               this riparian area and the applicant intends to
                                                               retain structures in this area. The revised layout
                                                               locates the cabins in the cleared areas of the
                                                               site away from environmental corridors and
                                                               existing watercourses.

                                                               A landscape plan is submitted as part of this
                                                               application which details landscaping and
                                                               rehabilitation areas for the site.




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