MCU22/0118 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DR, NOOSA HEADS (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee dated 7 November 2023 - Item 5.1) · ATTACHMENT 1 – OFFICER’S REPORT

Matters Raised                                     Comments
•   Increasing vehicle movements in and
    around development and adjoining
    roadways increases the chances of
    vehicle strikes, causing death and injury to
    koalas.
•   The proposal does not meet community
    expectations of Council decision making
    regarding preservation and enhancement
    of koala habitat in Noosa Shire, and if
    approved,      would     diminish    public
    confidence and trust in Council.

Weyba Creek                                        Agreed - as outlined in the above assessment,
                                                   the proposal does not meet the environmental
•   Weyba Creek and wetlands need to be
                                                   outcomes of the Strategic Framework, Zone
    protected – erosion and runoff impacts –
                                                   Codes and Biodiversity, Waterways and
    mangroves        vital  habitat,    filtration
                                                   Wetlands Overlay Code.
    compromised
•   Weyba Creek is still relatively pristine and
    devoid of homes. It still has old seagrass
    beds and natural oyster beds (filtration
    feeders), and is lined with mangroves,
    which are nurseries for juvenile fish.
    Development fly /run-off will be detrimental
    to this fragile ecosystem

Oversupply of Short-term accommodation It is acknowledged that the site is partially
(STA)                                          zoned as Tourist Accommodation, in which
                                               Short-term accommodation is a consistent use
• Noosa is experiencing overcrowding and
                                               in this location, with the planning scheme
   does not need additional STA
                                               partially zoning this area of land for tourism
• Excessive STA is resulting in loss of development. However, the proposal to
   amenity for residents                       develop       within    the     Environmental
• No additional STA should be approved Management and Conservation (EM&C) Zone
   whilst there is an undersupply of portion of the lot is considered an
   permanent accommodation                     overdevelopment of the site and is not
• Noosa’s very viability - its economy; social consistent with the intent of the scheme in
   fabric; residential amenity and health and relation to this zone and/or development for
   welfare of residents - is being adversely tourism purposes within the Shire.
   affected by too many STA.

Community Expectations                             The proposal to develop short-term
                                                   accommodation within the Environmental
•   Size of development is large and not in
                                                   Management and Conservation Zone portion
    keeping with the surrounds. Could be
                                                   of the lot is considered an overdevelopment of
    viewed as overdeveloping the area;
                                                   the site and is not consistent with Noosa Plan
•   conflicts with the character outcomes          2020 or the community’s expectations of
    sought by the planning scheme and values       development within the region.
    of the biosphere that is Noosa

Cultural Significance                              Requirements of the Aboriginal Cultural
                                                   Heritage Act 2003 sit outside of the
•   Area is culturally significant to the Kabi
                                                   requirements of the Planning Act 2016,
    Kabi People and requires a cultural
                                                   however, an Advisory Note is generally
    heritage assessment and management
                                                   included on Development Permits (where an
    plan with the Traditional Owners,
                                                   application is approved) notifying applicants
    otherwise is a breach of the Qld Govt
                                                   that there may be a requirement to establish a
    Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
                                                   Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or

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