Development application part 2 of 2 MCU12 · MCU12/0012

                         Material Change of use.
                        298 Tablelands Rd Cooran.

                   Relevant Criteria for Assessment.


Below is listed the relevant criteria for assessment. It should be noted that approval
for this proposed business has already been granted a permit by the Department of
Environment and Resource Management, who has confirmed that all criteria adheres
to the requirements of both the Mary River Catchment and Environment Licence and
Perm its.



1. Proposal.

The material change of use is for a home based business type 3
for Quad Bike Tours from 298 Tablelands Road Cooran. It is
our intention to conduct small group tours using Quad Bikes to
enter the adjoining Woondum National Park. The tours will
have a maximum of 10 guests at any one time with 2 guides.
The tours are aimed at educating and increasing awareness of
the natural fauna and flora of this special area. The tours will
generate tourism in the area and offer local employment.
Permission for the tours has been granted by the Department of
Environment and Resource Management, as well as the
Queensland police. (See copies attached).

2. Location

298 Tablelands Rd is situated close to the entry of the
Woondum National Park and is surrounded by rural properties
of between 5 and 1 00 acres. (See distance to neighbouring
houses attached). The proposed area of Quad Bike storage and
the start of the tour is located well off the Road and far from any
neighbouring houses. The site is not visible from the road or
neighbouring properties.


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