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

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                             10 FEBRUARY 2026




                                                      Figure 4 – Elevations

               2.     APPLICATION BACKGROUND
               On 15 November 2018 Council approved an application MCU18/0102 for Visitor Accommodation
               Type 4 – Conventional with a Negotiated Decision issued in March 2019. At the time the application
               was publicly notified, 5 properly made submissions were received with residents raising concerns
               about the hostel’s location opposite Dan Murphy’s, the potential for excessive noise to be
               generated, the lack of on-site car parking, and the setbacks and bulk of the building. Submitters
               also questioned the need for a backpacker hostel in this area.
               On 21 April 2021 Council approved a Generally in Accordance request MCU18/0102.01 to change
               the basement layout, external doors to be replaced by windows, reconfiguration of bedrooms and
               lounge areas.
               On 1 December 2021 the Acting Director of Sustainable Development approved a ‘Temporary Use
               Permit’ to allow for registered external guests (non-staying guests) to use the café and outdoor
               sundeck area for the consumption of food and beverages sold on site due to the impacts of COVID
               on the business. The temporary use permit was current until June 2023 and no complaints were
               received during the period of operation.
               On 18 January 2024 Council approved an Other Change (MCU18/0102.02) to include the Food
               and Drink Outlet and recommended relevant conditions to ensure the development adhered to the
               temporary nature of the approved use.


               3.     SITE DETAILS
               3.1. Site Description
               The subject site is currently improved by the existing Bounce Hostel and includes an existing café
               area abutting the reception desk which outlooks to the internal pool and outdoor seating area.




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