2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 APRIL 2022


        PO1
        Development enhances the role of Noosaville as a major focus for visitor accommodation
        and services in Noosa Shire with high levels of accessibility to outdoor recreational
        pursuits and urban services.
        Visitor Facilities
        PO20
        Development in the Tourist Accommodation zone and other resort complexes provide
        visitor accommodation into the future to preserve and support the role of Noosaville as a
        tourism focus area.
        PO21
        A range of visitor accommodation including low cost and family friendly short-term
        accommodation and tourist park accommodation, including the Noosa River Caravan
        Park at Russell Street is maintained.
Visitor Accommodation Code
9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
          (1) The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation
              is appropriately located, designed and operated in a manner which meets visitor
              needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of
              surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
          (2) The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
               (a)   Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s
                     natural environmental values.
               (b)   Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in
                     coastal areas and in the hinterland.
               (c)   Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively
                     responds to site characteristics.
               (d)   Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity
                     and natural landscape values of its setting.
               (e)   The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or
                     landscape fabric of its particular locality.
               (f)   Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract
                     from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
               (g)   Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to
                     carry out agricultural pursuits.
               (h)   Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities
                     commensurate with its setting, the types of accommodation supplied and the
                     length of stay accommodated.
               (i)   Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
               (j)   Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment
        Safety and amenity
        PO12
        Sufficient on-site car parking is provided to accommodate the number and type of
        vehicles likely to be generated by the visitor accommodation having regard to the number
        of guests, staff or visitors.

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