Town Planning Assessment Report

Proposal
This Development Application seeks an approval for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use
to establish a Short-term Accommodation use within an existing cottage located on the premises
known as the ‘Tea House’.

The Tea House is located in the northwest portion of the site, approximately 200m from the northwest
corner. The building is single storey structure that is raised on posts. The building comprises a single
bedroom, a bathroom and open planned kitchen, living, dining area with a large wrapping deck. The
building has a total gross floor area (GFA) of 82.5m2.

The building was constructed in the 1920’s by the Porter family, who were a Pioneering family in the
area. It was originally used for the purpose of a tea house and rest stop along Cobb & Co route
between Pomona to Cooroy. The Porter family, who then owned the property, operated the tea
house as well as farmed and cut timber from the land. The building and land have a strong
connection with areas pioneering heritage and the use of the building for short term
accommodation celebrate its past use and the heritage of the area.




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