Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU23 0015 [As Published]

               The site steeply slopes from the north-western corner to the south and a waterway runs through
               the centre of the site. The site is heavily vegetated with small, cleared areas along the south-
               western boundary and in the northern corner near the dwelling.
               2.2. Surrounding Land Uses
               Surrounding sites are large rural lots used for rural lifestyle and low intensity rural pursuits. The
               closest nearby dwelling is located 250 metres from the subject dwelling. Woondum National Park
               is located to the north of the subject site.
               3.      ASSESSMENT
               3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •       State Planning Policy;
               •       South East Queensland Regional Plan;
               •       Planning Regulation 2017; and
               •       Noosa Plan 2020.
               3.2. Noosa Plan 2020
               The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
               •       Rural Zone Code;
               •       Visitor Accommodation Code.
               The subject site is located in Cooran and is zoned Rural. The proposed use is identified as a
               consistent use within the zone and is required to follow a code assessable application process.
               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:

                    Criteria            Planning Scheme                        Proposal                  Complies

                    Minimum lot size    4 hectares min.                        12.67 hectares            

                    Boundary setbacks
                    • Ag setback        100m from agricultural operations      Existing dwelling 10 Deemed
                                                                               metres to boundary of
                                                                                                     to comply
                                                                               mapped ag land

                                        200m from sensitive land use                                   Deemed
                                                                               Existing sensitive land
                                                                               use             already to comply
                                                                               established



                    Carparking          2 spaces min                           2 covered                 

               Visitor Accommodation Code
               Acceptable Outcome AO1.1 of the Visitor Accommodation Code requires that visitor
               accommodation is not located within 100 metres of agricultural operations on adjoining premises.
               The applicant has advised that the dwelling house is within 100 metres of an agricultural operation
               on an adjoining property and as such requires assessment against Performance Outcome PO1.




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