2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   12 OCTOBER 2021


Code Provisions
The subject site is located in the Coastal Communities Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is required to follow
an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code, Coastal Communities Local Plan Code and Visitor
Accommodation Code all include provisions which address the potential impacts of short-term
accommodation.
Notably Part 1, section 1.5 of the Noosa Plan 2020 states local plan codes (i.e. Coastal Communities
Local Plan Code) prevails over zone codes (i.e. Medium Density Residential Zone Code), use codes
and other development codes to the extent of any inconsistency. This provides for different
requirements to be established for different areas of the Shire, but which may be zoned the same,
and reflects the differences between the local areas and community preferences.
The relevant provisions are:
Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
7.2.4.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
         (o)    Development in the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater
                diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
                facilities and residential care facilities.
         (v)    Development in Sunshine Beach –
                (iii) for visitor accommodation is managed appropriately so as not to reduce the
                      amenity of the surrounding permanent residents and to retain an adequate supply
                      of permanent housing in the local plan area;
7.2.4.3 Assessment Criteria
         Development in the Coastal Communities Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
         PO1
         Development enhances the role of the coastal communities as a beachside residential area
         which also include a considerable amount of visitor accommodation.
         PO2
         Development contributes to the lifestyle and amenity of residents and visitors in the coastal
         communities.
         Visitor Facilities
         PO14
         Development provides a diversity of types and styles of visitor accommodation to cater for
         a range of visitor experiences in close proximity to key tourist areas.
         PO15
         Visitor accommodation is not to be located in areas which are predominantly permanent
         residential dwellings.
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
         (a)    Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
                residents.
         (b)    The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors
                such as proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres,
                topography, availability of views, the established vegetated character, the presence

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