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

4.0 Planning assessment
4.1      Key issues

4.2.1 Noosa North Shore Locality Code
The proposed development is for a 2-bedroom visitor accommodation guest retreat and associated
private lagoon. The proposed retreat is defined as Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural and is to be
used for short-term accommodation.
With over 90% of the vegetation on the site proposed to be retained – the development has a direct
connection with the environmental and scenic values of the premises. The use is consistent within
the Visitor Mixed Use zone, subject to Impact Assessment. An assessment against the relevant
Overall Outcomes of the code is included below.
Table.1 Assessment against the Overall Outcomes of The North Shore Locality Code

 a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
         i be compatible with other uses and works;
         ii maintain the safety of people and works;
         iii avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other premises, including
         acoustic and visual qualities; and
         iv avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native habitat removal,
         fragmentation and attrition;

 The proposed development is for 1 x 2-bedroom visitor accommodation retreat, which has a size
 and scale commensurate to the adjoining 48 x 2-bedroom Holiday Houses on a similar sized lot.
 The associated technical reports demonstrate impacts from bushfire hazards can be managed to
 ensure the safety of people and works.
 The proposed 0.4ha lagoon is located more than 700m away from rural residential buildings to the
 south and 180m from the closest beach road holiday house to the west. The development is not
 visible from any nearby house or road. All associated mechanical equipment associated with the
 house and lagoon can comply with the relevant acoustic standards to ensure no adverse impacts
 on neighbours.
 The proposed lagoon is smaller than other dams within the zone and the site is located within an
 area zoned for tourism development, which is proposed to be removed from the Biodiversity
 Overlay as Part of The New Noosa Plan mapping.

 e) Development is secondary to and dominated by its open space setting with a very low intensity and scale
 of operation;

 Works associated with the retreat and lagoon are minimal, with more than 90% of the 14.85ha site
 being retained for vegetation. Furthermore, works are situated in an area of the site which is not
 visible from surrounding residents or visitor accommodation premises. Only 2 bedrooms are
 provided for the guest retreat and the private lagoon will be managed by an offsite maintenance
 staff.

 f) Limited visitor accommodation and services are provided in the locality, confined to the Visitor Mixed
 Use Zone, and the wilderness camp in the Open Space Recreation Zone;

 The proposed retreat is located within the Visitor Mixed Use zone and limited to one dwelling.

 g) Maintenance of the locality’s remote setting and undeveloped character are achieved by—


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