Planning Report - 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville - Bounce Hostels 15.6.2018

9.Conclusions
This report is written on behalf of Bounce Hostel Noosa Pty Ltd ATF The Bounce Hostel Unit Trust who seek to
obtain a development permit for a Material Change of Use for a Material Change of Use to establish a
contemporary visitor hostel (Visitor Accommodation - Type 4 Conventional) over land situated at 14 and 16
Mary Street, Noosaville.
This planning report demonstrates that the proposed Visitor Accommodation - Type 4 Conventional is
permitted under the Planning Act 2016 and Noosa Plan 2017. A Material Change of Use of Premises for a
hostel development located on Lots 3 & 4 on RP 122928 is Assessable Development requiring Impact
Assessment within the Business Centre Zone.
The proposal is supported by a range of specialist consultant reports including an Acoustic Assessment,
Architectural and Landscaping plans, Engineering plans, Preliminary Economic Impact Assessment, and Visitor
Management Plan.
Whilst the proposed Visitor Accommodation is an impact assessable use, it is considered to be a desired use by
Council. The subject site has been specifically identified within the planning scheme as being an appropriate
location for a Visitor Accommodation - Type 4 Conventional use.
The proposed use complies with the strategic intent of Council with the determination of the site as being
specifically planned for Type 4 Conventional Visitor Accommodation use.
The proposed contemporary visitor accommodation (Bounce Noosa) can be supported on a number of grounds
which include:
   •   The development is consistent with Council’s strategic intent for the site and the Mary Street/ Thomas
       Street Precinct;

   •   The development is consistent with the Noosa Plan 2017 Strategic Framework and the overall intent
       for the Business Centre Zone;

   •   The site is conveniently located with retail, café and restaurant uses within walking distance.
       Additionally, the site is serviced by a network of well-maintained pedestrian, cycle and public transport
       infrastructures;

   •   Negligible vehicular traffic will be generated as a result of the proposed use care of the nature of the
       use and clientele. Bounce Noosa will provide guests with bicycles and coordinate with local transport
       companies to efficiently transport their guests to and from local destinations;

   •   The proposed palette consists of robust materials and finishes that have been carefully selected with
       consideration to the elements of the coastal environment;

It is recommended that this application for a combined Development Approval for a Material Change of Use
Visitor Accommodation - Type 4 Conventional at 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville, be approved subject to
reasonable and relevant conditions.




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