2021-09-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                7 SEPTEMBER 2021


The Medium Density Residential Zone Code, the Noosaville Local Plan Code and the Visitor
Accommodation Code all include provisions which address the potential impacts of short-term
accommodation. The relevant provisions are:
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.4 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (a)   Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
              residents.
        (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
        (h)   Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established
              resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
        Role and function
        PO6                                            AO6.2
        Visitor accommodation is limited to formats    Short-term accommodation does not:
        compatible with the character and use of the   e.   constitute a party house;
        area so as not to cause unreasonable loss of   f.   create noise that would unreasonably
        residential amenity, having regard to:              impact on the residential amenity
        s.  the privacy of residents on the subject         enjoyed by the adjoining or
            property or adjoining properties;               surrounding properties.
        t. any likely increase in noise to adjoining
            properties;
        u. the scale of the use and its
            compatibility with the character and
            uses within the property or surrounding
            area;
        v. retention of the primary residential
            function of an area;
        w. the       residential     function    and
            arrangement of common property;
        x. the impact on the safety and efficiency
            of the local road network;
        y. the impact of waste storage areas on
            the visual amenity of the area;
        z. the location of waste storage areas in
            relation to sensitive land uses; and
        aa. any impact on shared vehicular access
            or parking.
Noosaville Local Plan Code
7.2.4.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (f)   The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of much of the
              commercial, retail, administrative, industrial and social needs of the coastal urban
              portion of Noosa Shire and as a major focus area for visitor accommodation and
              services (s)    Development in the Medium Density and High Density Housing zones
              accommodates a greater diversity in housing types including dual occupancies,
              multiple dwellings, retirement facilities and residential care facilities.
        (t)   Development ensures permanent residents of Noosaville enjoy high levels of
              residential amenity and accessibility to urban services and recreational opportunities

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