DA MCU STA - 307 Louis Bazzo Rd - Planning Report

Rural Zone Code
The overall outcomes sought for the Rural Zone that are relevant to the proposed development are
as follows:

         (b)    provide for other uses and activities that are compatible with:

                (i)     existing and future rural uses and activities; and

                (ii)    the character and environmental features of the zone; and

         (h)    The establishment of outdoor recreation and small-scale tourism facilities in suitable
                locations is facilitated in a manner that does not significantly compromise the rural
                productivity or ecological values of the land.

         (i)    Visitor accommodation complements rural uses and promotes the sustainable use
                of rural land.

         (j)    Houses or outbuildings may be available for short term guests where there is no
                resultant changes to the rural amenity or rural production of the area.



The Short-term Accommodation use is proposed to be located in an existing dwelling that
complements the scale and bulk of rural development in the area. No additional structures or
changes to the existing facilities are required as part of the proposed use. The proposed use will not
compromise the ecological values of the land or have any impact on the rural productivity of the
surrounding lands.

The proposed Short-term Accommodation use allows for visitors to the region to experience and
enjoy the Noosa Hinterland. The hinterland communities of Pomona, Boreen Point and Cooroy are
within proximity to the subject site. The use of the subject site for visitor accommodation will not
prejudice the outcome of the zone as there are still areas in the locality available for rural uses.




Visitor Accommodation Code
The proposed Short-term Accommodation use has been assessed against the Visitor
Accommodation Code and is considered to comply with the intent of the Code’s Purpose and
Overall Outcomes. The design and siting of the existing dwelling minimises the potential for the
Short-term Accommodation to impact on the surrounding residents through the provision of
sufficient carparking, screening by vegetation, and remoteness of the house from the property
boundaries. The relevant Performance Outcomes are detailed in Table 4.




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