2021-09-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 7 SEPTEMBER 2021


Density Residential. The area contains a mix of dwellings, multiple dwelling units and duplex
dwellings, which are predominantly being used for visitor accommodation. While tourism is a key
sector of the Noosa economy, the strategic outcome also seeks to protect neighbourhoods of
permanent housing from short term visitor accommodation. There is a proliferation of dwellings in
the area being used for short term accommodation and further short-term accommodation in the
area is not needed and will only continue to further erode the neighbourhood.
Locality Provisions
The subject site is located in the Coastal Communities Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is required to follow
an impact assessable application process.
Notably Part 1, section 1.5 of the Noosa Plan 2020 states local plan codes (i.e. Coastal Communities
Local Plan Code) prevails over zone codes (i.e. High Density Residential Zone Code), use codes
and other development codes to the extent of any inconsistency. This provides for different
requirements to be established for different areas of the Shire but which may be zoned the same.
The Coastal Communities Local Plan Code, the Medium Residential Zone Code and Visitor
Accommodation Code all contain requirements for short term accommodation. The relevant
provisions are:
Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
           (m) Sites identified for tourist accommodation are retained and developed for that use to
                maintain a diversity and choice of visitor accommodation and affordability in the local
                plan area.
           (o) Development in the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater
                diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
                facilities and residential care facilities.
PO1
Development enhances the role of the coastal communities as a beachside residential area which
also include a considerable amount of visitor accommodation.
PO2
Development contributes to the lifestyle and amenity of residents and visitors in the coastal
communities.
PO14
Development provides a diversity of types and styles of visitor accommodation to cater for a range
of visitor experiences in close proximity to key tourist areas.
PO15
Visitor accommodation is not be located in areas which are predominantly permanent residential
dwellings
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.3 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.



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