2022-08-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   9 AUGUST 2022


        17.   The site must be provided with a water storage reservoir having a minimum 5000
              litres of water for emergency firefighting purposes. Such storage must be provided
              in addition to the water supply capacity required for the use and must be provided
              in the form of either an accessible dam, swimming pool, or rainwater tank. If by
              rainwater tank, water storage for firefighting purposes must be provided either in a
              separate rainwater tank or a reserve section in the main water supply tank on
              which:
              a.    the domestic take off from the tank is at or above the 5,000 litre point; and
              b.    standard rural fire brigade fittings are fitted to the tank outlet for access by
                    four wheel drive rural services vehicles.
              c.    The site must be provided with an auxiliary power supply such as a petrol
                    driven fire fighter pump (or generator), together with a hose/s of sufficient
                    length to easily reach around to all sides of the/all building/s.
B.        Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


REPORT
1.      PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks a development approval to use the existing 4-bedroom, two storey dwelling
house on the subject site for the purpose of Short Term Accommodation. No changes are proposed
to the existing dwelling to accommodate this proposed use. The applicant intends to use the
property as a holiday home and short term let the dwelling when they are not utilising the property.
The applicant advises the following:
•       They will utilise a local property manager to oversee letting, management and maintenance
        of the premises.
•       Management of the property will be in line with the Noosa Council Local Law regulations for
        short stay rental properties.
•       They will prepare a code of conduct and management agreement for all guests utilising the
        premises for short term accommodation.
•       A maximum of 4 bedrooms and 8 guests.
•       All guests agree to the rules of the property at time of booking in the use of the swimming
        pool.
•       No events, weddings, parties, or the like are to occur on the premises.
•       The two-car garage and associated driveway will be available for carparking which has the
        potential to park more than 6 vehicles.
    In support of the proposal the following is noted:
•       The outdoor area (alfresco) and pool area are located at the rear of the property facing
        away from neighbours.
•       The outdoor areas and pool are densely screened by vegetation and provide a significant
        buffer towards neighbouring properties.
•       The property is fully landscaped and contains significant native vegetation.




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