Planning Report · MCU18/0084

PROJECT URBAN – 18135                                                                      May 2018


4.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

This application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Visitor
Accommodation – Type 3 Rural to be established in accordance with the accompanying Proposal
Plans. Consistent with the Noosa Plan definition, the cabins will provide a variety of short stay
accommodation options in a quiet rural setting. The target market will be young families who are
looking for a lifestyle farm setting and the applicants will provide opportunities for visitors to
learn about, and be involved in, farming activities on the site.



BUILT FORM

The proposed development will comprise 6 eco cabins to be developed over two stages as
identified on the “Part Site Plan”. Stage 1 comprises 3 Type A (2 bedroom) cabins while stage 2
comprises the remaining 3 units. Stage 2 includes two type B (1 bedroom) cabins and one Type A
cabin. The Type A cabin in stage 2 will replace the existing shed on the site. Each cabin is self-
contained and includes a kitchen, bathroom and verandah.

The proposal maintains a low rise built form with a maximum height of 4 metres. The buildings
will be erected on a frame above the ground for ease of removal.

Building materials will include composite wall and roof panels and plywood flooring.

The total gross floor area of proposed new buildings is 280.8m2.

Setbacks from each cabin to the adjoining site to the north range from 25.7 metres to 52 metres,
providing an average setback of 37.5 metres.



ACCESS AND PARKING

Vehicles will enter and exit the proposed development from Pomona Kin Kin Road via the existing
driveway. As noted on the Proposal Plans, the existing driveway is sealed and provides suitable
access for 2 wheel drive vehicles.

A gravel surfaced car parking area is proposed to the west of the cabins on an existing area of
hard core. This all-weather surface is suitable for the scale and intensity of the proposed use.

The car park is located next to the main driveway and provides 7 car spaces including 1 disabled
space. As no direct vehicular access to each cabin is proposed, customers will park in the car park
and use the pathways to walk to their cabin.




Development Assessment Report                                                            Page 8 of 29
Material Change of Use (Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural)
340 Pomona Kin Kin Road Pinbarren
Lot 26 on M37911