2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                12 OCTOBER 2021


Visitor Accommodation Code
9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (3)   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.
        (4)   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.
The planning scheme prioritises the preservation of medium-density residential neighbourhoods for
predominantly permanent residential dwelling units and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding
residential areas from the impacts of short term accommodation.
The Medium Density Residential neighbourhood relevant to the subject site is defined within figure
5 below. All of these areas are considered to form part of the same neighbourhood, as residents in
these areas would generally have a sense of association/community across these areas.




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