2022-08-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     9 AUGUST 2022


            j)    Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
PO2
Development is located on a site with an area sufficient to accommodate the use without detracting
from the character and amenity of the local area.
AO2.3
In the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone the site used for Nature-based tourism or short-term
accommodation has a minimum area of 4 hectares.
The proposal does not comply with AO2.3 as the subject site is 1.9 hectares in size, however, the
proposal complies with Performance Outcome PO2 as the use is located on a site that is of a
sufficient size to accommodate the use and will not detract from the rural residential character of
the area. The existing dwelling house is located approximately 50 metres from the neighbouring
property and is well screened by existing vegetation which will assist to retain the visual amenity
of neighbouring properties. The dwelling’s entertaining areas are also generally orientated away
from neighbouring properties.
There is limited short term accommodation within Tinbeerwah, and all short term accommodation
properties are well separated. Due to the separation between the uses, it is considered that the
proposed use will not detract from the amenity and rural residential character of the area. To further
protect the amenity of the area and surrounding neighbours, it is considered appropriate to include
conditions to limit and manage noise, waste and vehicle movement and parking on the subject site.
Specifically, conditions will be included to limit noise to 9pm and ensure that waste storage areas
are screened from public areas and carparking is provided and maintained on the property. The
application has provided sufficient carparking and waste storage areas for visitors to utilise.
The proposed use aligns with the strategic intent of the Noosa Plan to facilitate short term
accommodation within the rural residential area whilst maintaining the viability of rural and
residential activities on the site and the surrounding area.
The subject site is located in the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay within an Area of
Biodiversity Significance. The proposed use will not cause any impacts or additional pressures to
the biodiversity area. The subject site is also mapped in Koala Priority Area and Core Koala Habitat
however no clearing is proposed and as such will not impact on these areas.
Draft Housing Strategy
A draft Housing Strategy has been prepared which includes an action plan to alleviate the impacts
of the current housing crisis in Noosa. It is noted that changes to limit the amount of Short-Term
Accommodation in residential areas is being targeted in Medium and High Density Residential
Zones and not necessarily in Rural Residential Zones. As such the proposal remains consistent
with the draft Housing Strategy.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1   Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2   Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
4.3   Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. Two (2) properly made submissions were received. Both submissions received object to
the proposal. The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by
submitters.




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