Martoo Planning Report · 132007.2446.03

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5.0 Planning Assessment
5.1 Noosa Plan
The Noosa Plan includes the site in the Eastern Beaches Locality and provides it with a Detached
Housing zone. In accordance with definitions of the Noosa Plan the proposed use would be defined
as Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional

       Two or more dwelling units or accommodation units, for the purpose of providing short-term
       visitor accommodation. The use may include common recreation or dining facilities and
       includes an ancillary dwelling unit for onsite manager. The use includes a guesthouse, visitor
       hostel, motel, resort and serviced rooms, but does not include Visitor accommodation Type
       1 Home hosted or Type 3 Rural as separately defined.

The assessment table for the Detached Housing zone indicates that a Visitor Accommodation
Type 4 Conventional is an inconsistent use in the zone and is required to follow and impact
assessable application. The proposal is required to be assessed against the provisions of the entire
planning scheme however the most applicable codes include:

   •   Eastern Beaches Locality Code;
   •   Detached House Code
   •   Visitor Accommodation Code;
   •   Landscaping Code; and
   •   Engineering Works Codes.


5.1.1 Eastern Beaches Locality Code
The 2006 Noosa Plan specifically references a number of sites in the Eastern Beaches Locality Code
that are considered appropriate for the development of Visitor Accommodation. 102 Pacific Avenue
was detailed as being appropriate for Visitor Accommodation and has been subsequently developed
for such a use with the hostel has been successful in winning a number of awards and experiencing
high occupancy rates. 106 Pacific Avenue is not specifically referenced in the Noosa Plan for use as
a visitor hostel however the site is considered to meet the Overall and Specific Outcomes of the
Eastern Beaches Locality.

The Overall Outcomes for the locality detail that new works are to be compatible with the
surroundings and streetscape, be low rise and low impact and of a domestic scale. The proposed
use of the existing single storey units is consistent with this outcome.

The Overall Outcomes also states:

i) Emphasis is placed on the protection and retention of low cost accommodation consistent with
maintaining a diversity of accommodation types for visitors to the locality;

ff) i. Sunshine Beach provides the highest proportion of Multiple housing for visitors and residents
    in the locality, though the scale of such developments is less than other accommodation
    complexes found in Noosa Heads and Noosaville localities;

  ii. an extensive mix of housing and unit accommodation for both permanent residents and visitors
  is provided in a vegetated setting, amongst undulating to steep landforms;

kk) For the Detached Housing Zone—single detached housing prevails that maintains—


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