Planning Report · MCU13/0064

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS                                                      TOWN PLANNING REPORT 10974



7.6 TOWN PLANNING GROUNDS

As demonstrated by the assessment against the Noosa Plan above, the only potential conflict with the
planning scheme is in relation to overall outcome d) and specific outcomes O43 and O44 of the Noosa
North Shore Locality Code.

Specific Outcomes O43 and O44 relate to consistent and inconsistent uses within the Open Space
Conservation Zone. While Visitor Accommodation Type 4 is an inconsistent use, the proposal does not
offend the other provisions of relevance in the Locality Code. It is also noted that a dwelling is also an
inconsistent use within this zone, which is odd given the land is privately owned. In any event, a
dwelling exists on the land and no further building works are proposed.

In the circumstances, it is suggested that to the extent that there is any conflict with the planning
scheme it must be minor or of a technical nature only. Despite this, the following are planning
grounds that are sufficient to overcome any conflict:

1. The proposed development is of real benefit to the general community because it provides for a
   vastly different experience for visitors of the Noosa area.

2. The location of the proposed development on an island in the Noosa River is unique, has
   considerable planning merit.

3. It is likely that the proposed use may not have been considered with the drafting of the planning
   scheme, in particular given that a dwelling is also a use that is not contemplated, but currently
   exists on the site.

4. The proposed use is to be located within the existing dwelling with no increase in in the number
   of persons able to be accommodated and there will be no adverse impacts upon the environment
   and the amenity of the area, which is desirable.

5. Given the unique nature of the proposed use there is likely to be a strong need for this type of
   tourist facility, given that it is not provided for elsewhere within the Sunshine Coast region.




Development Application For Material Change of Use
Makepeace Island, Noosa North Shore