Planning report 2021 other change

                                                                                                                                proposal report




The use of one of the units on the site for short term accommodation provides visitor
accommodation for the area.


Medium Density Residential Zone Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the Medium Density Residential Zone Code and is
considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Code which include:

       (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.
       (c) Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential
           neighbourhoods by maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings and
           landscaping that enhance the streetscape.
       (d) New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.

The short term accommodation use is proposed to be located in an approved two storey unit
development dwelling that complements the scale of development in the area.

It is noted that the outcomes of the zone also state:

      a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
         residents.
      h) Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established
         resorts and holiday units.

The subject site is in an area that comprises unit developments that are used for both permanent and
visitor accommodation. The use of the site for short term accommodation provides an alternative form of
accommodation for the area and is consistent with the intent of the zone.

The use of the subject site for visitor accommodation is not considered to prejudice the outcome of the
zone as there are still areas in the locality available for permanent accommodation within the area.
Further only one of the units on site will be used for short term accommodation with the remaining units
catering for permanent residents. It is noted that the existing site currently supports budget holiday
accommodation in the form of Sandy Court Holiday Apartments and therefore the development of the
site for a mix of visitor and permanent units increases the number of permanent units available in the
area.

A review of the most relevant sections of the code is detailed below:

Performance Outcomes                     Acceptable Outcomes                         Proposal Compliance

PO6                                      AO6.1
Visitor accommodation is limited         Home-based businesses allow for up to       Not applicable – not a traditional bed and breakfast - host not on
to formats compatible with the           four short term guests to be
                                                                                     site.
character and use of the area so as      accommodated within the home of the
not to cause unreasonable loss of        host while the host remains in residence,
residential amenity, having regard       such as traditional bed and breakfast
to:                                      accommodation.

    a)    the privacy of residents       AO6.2                                       Not a party house. Premises to be used for holiday rental and not
    on the subject property or           Short-term accommodation does not:          to be rented out for parties. Dwelling unit comprises 3
    adjoining properties;                a) constitute a party house;                bedrooms and one kitchen area.
    b)    any likely increase in         b) create noise that would




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