16. planning report wave pool v2 21.09 · MCU19/0117

6.0 Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Visitor Accommodation
Type 3 – Rural (Guest Retreat and Private Lagoon) situated at Lot 500/90 Beach Rd, Noosa North
Shore. The proposal is Impact assessable development under The Noosa Plan. The assessment
finds the development meets the relevant Specific and Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Plan, subject
to the following grounds of approval:

•   The proposed visitor accommodation scale and location is compatible with the Visitor Mixed Use
    zoning, surrounding land uses and benefits from Noosa’s natural environmental values;
•   The proposed visitor accommodation is located so as not to detract from the residential amenity
    enjoyed by permanent residents;
•   The density and design of the visitor accommodation integrates with the landscape fabric of the
    Noosa North Shore locality;
•   The visitor accommodation is appropriately serviced by a sealed road, appropriate electricity,
    effluent disposal, water and stormwater management without requiring further upgrades of
    existing networks;
•   The development avoids significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
    premises, including acoustic and visual qualities;
•   The original North Shore Portal Code and subdivision of the site identified the key areas of
    remnant and regrowth vegetation warranting protection. These areas were transferred to Council
    and the remaining areas zoned for development. The proposal seeks to retain more than 90%
    of the vegetation on the site zoned for development, while retaining significant corridors for fauna
    through the site;
•   The scale and form of buildings and other structures are closely related to the setting and existing
    Noosa North Shore Beach Houses;
•   The visitor accommodation is designed to be low key to avoid changes to the character as a
    result of excessive visitor numbers and adverse environmental impacts from over-use and/or
    adversely impact upon land identified as open space; and
•   The development has a distinct open space feel, reflecting the seclusion and values of the Noosa
    North Shore; and the commercial attractions established at the sites are related to recreational
    experiences offered in the locality;

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is
therefore recommended. Please contact me if you require any further information and/or clarification
with respect to the above application.




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