Council Report - MCU18 0102.03 (As Published) · MCU18/0102.03

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                  10 FEBRUARY 2026


               a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
               Council’s Human Rights Policy.
               7.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The applicant’s request for an Other Change to the existing development approval to allow for non-
               staying guests to attend the site for the consumption of food and beverages is a result of the
               previous approval for the Food and Drink Outlet lapsing. As per the original application the proposal
               does not seek to change the existing built form and use areas, and it is concluded that there are
               sufficient grounds for the proposed Food and drink outlet to operate in conjunction with the existing
               Visitor Accommodation (Hostel) use despite its conflict with the Noosa Plan 2020.
               Through the operation of the previously approved use, it has been demonstrated that impacts on
               the adjoining residential area will be minimal and not visible to the surrounding area.
               It is recommended that the application be supported with existing conditions amended to reflect
               the inclusion of the use.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               Departments consulted:

                     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services           Corporate Services
                             Councillors
                     Mayor & Councillors                   Director                     Director
                     Chief Executive Officer               Community Development        Financial Services
                     Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles    Fleet
                     Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture               Revenue Services
                     People & Culture                      Community Connection         ICT
                     Governance                            Customer Experience          Commercial Property
                     Strategy & Environment &              Development & Regulation      Infrastructure Services
                     Sustainable Development
                     Director                          x   Director                     Director
                     Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment       Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                                        and Delivery
                     Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                   Civil and Asset operations
                     Destination Management
                     Environmental Services                Environmental Health         Asset Management
                     Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing          Building & Facilities
                                                           Property / Permits           Disaster Management
                                                                                        Waste




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