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               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                     11 APRIL 2023


               MCU22/0209 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM
               ACCOMMODATION AT 515 COOROY NOOSA ROAD, TINBEERWAH
               DOCUMENT INFORMATION

               Author                   Development Planner, Lisa Pienaar
                                        Environment and Sustainable Development

               Index                    ECM/ Application/ MCU22/0209

               Attachments              ATTACHMENT 1 – MCU22/0209 – PROPOSED CONDITIONS
                                        ATTACHMENT 2 – OFFICER’S REPORT
                                        ATTACHMENT 3 – PLANS FOR APPROVAL



                  APPLICATION DETAILS

                  Applicant                         Quade Holdings P/L TTE

                  Proposal                          Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation

                  Properly Made Date                12 December 2022

                  Information Request Date          Not applicable

                  Information Response Date         Not applicable

                  Decision Due Date                 17 April 2023

                  Number of Submissions             1 properly made submission


                  PROPERTY DETAILS

                  Property Address                  515 Cooroy Noosa Road, Tinbeerwah

                  RP Description                    Lot 246 RP 855941

                  Land Area                         2.933ha

                  Existing Use of Land              Dwelling House


                  STATUTORY DETAILS

                  SEQRP Designation                 Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area

                  Zone                              Rural

                  Precinct                          Not applicable

                  Local Plan Area                   Not applicable

                  Overlays                          Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands

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                                                   Bushfire Hazard
                                                   Regional Infrastructure

                    Assessment Type                Impact

               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
               This report provides an assessment of an application for short term accommodation at 515 Cooroy
               Noosa Road. The applicant proposes to utilise the existing 5 bedroom dwelling to accommodate
               up to 8 persons on site at any one time. Parking is provided on site for 2 cars with sufficient space
               in the driveway to accommodate another 4 cars if required.
               The site is zoned Rural and has an area of 2.93ha, with the existing dwelling mostly screened by
               vegetation to neighbouring properties. The closest dwelling is located opposite the site in Cooroy
               Noosa Road, approximately 160 metres away, with the adjoining property to the east being a
               reserve with Council as trustee. The site was previously used as a restaurant.
               The Noosa Plan 2020 supports small scale visitor accommodation in the hinterland areas, subject
               to meeting a number of requirements. The application has demonstrated compliance with these
               requirements being small scale and compatible with the surrounding area, with no rural activities
               operating in the immediate area. The proposal is located within the site’s existing dwelling, is well
               separated from neighbouring properties and proposes to limit the maximum number of guests.
               Consequently, the proposal will not have any significant impacts on the area’s amenity, character
               or environmental values subject to a condition restricting the use of outdoor areas after 9pm.
               It is therefore recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
               RECOMMENDATION
               That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
               Committee Meeting dated 11 April 2023 regarding Application No. MCU22/0209 for a Development
               Permit for Material Change of Use – Short Term Accommodation situated at 515 Cooroy Noosa
               Road Tinbeerwah and:
               A.     Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
                              When Conditions must be Complied With
                      1.      Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
                              prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
                              use continues.
                              Approved Plans
                      2.      Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
                              the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
                              unless otherwise amended by these conditions.

                               Plan No.    Rev.                  Plan/Document Name                        Date

                                002622      A      Site Plan prepared by RG Strategic                  8/12/2022

                                002622      A      Floor Plan prepared by RG Strategic                 8/12/2022

                              Currency Period
                      3.      This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 20 April 2029,
                              unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.




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                              Nature and Extent of Approved Use
                      4.      The total number of bedrooms within the existing dwelling that are available for guest
                              accommodation must not exceed 5.
                      5.      The total number of guests accommodated at any one time must not exceed 8.
                              Amenity
                      6.      All outdoor areas, including balconies, decks, pool and the like, must not be used after
                              9pm each night.
                      7.      The premises must not be used as a party house, with no events, functions or parties
                              (e.g. bucks parties, hen’s parties, raves, or wedding receptions for example) permitted
                              on site.
                      8.      The operation of the approved use must not detrimentally affect the residential amenity
                              (including but not limited to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by
                              surrounding residents or cause a nuisance, including a noise nuisance.
                      9.      The operation of the approved use must be in accordance with Administration
                              (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2021.
                              *Refer Advisory Note.
                              Car Parking
                      10.     Existing car parking on site, as detailed on the approved plans, must be maintained
                              and kept available for users of the short term accommodation.
                      11.     All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle
                              parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
                      12.     Directional signage must be provided to direct visitors to the car parking spaces
                              provided on site.
                              Contact Person
                      13.     Prior to the commencement of the use written confirmation must be provided to Council
                              confirming:
                              a.              the name and telephone number of the contact person (which may include
                                        the name and contact details of an individual, letting agency, property manager,
                                        security firm or the like) for the purposes of the operation of the short stay letting
                                        at the premises; and
                              b.        that the contact person is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and
                              c.        that the contact person resides within a 20 kilometre radius of the premises; and
                              d.              that the contact person is to be responsible for the supervision and
                                        management of the premises, including addressing complaints about the use of
                                        the premises for short stay letting and visitor queries.
                              Code of Conduct
                      14.     A code of conduct must be developed and provided to all users and occupants of the
                              short term accommodation, including any website or social media used to promote the
                              use of the premises for short term accommodation.
                              The code of conduct must advise all users of the premises:
                              a.               That the use of the premises must not:
                                        i.           detrimentally affect the residential amenity (including but not limited
                                               to noise, overlooking, light spill or odour) enjoyed by residents in the vicinity
                                               of the premises; or
                                        ii.          cause a nuisance (including a noise nuisance);
                                        iii.         display unacceptable behavior including:

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                                              a.    loud aggressive behaviour;
                                                    b.    yelling, screaming, arguing; or
                                                    c.    excessively loud cheering, clapping and singing.
                                        iv.       create a level of noise above the acceptable levels described by
                                              Queensland Government legislation for environmental protection (noise).
                              b.        That a user of the premises must not sleep or camp on the premises in a tent,
                                        caravan, campervan or similar facility.
                              c.              That each vehicle used by a user of the premises must:
                                        i.    be stored in a manner that does not cause a nuisance or inconvenience to
                                              adjoining premises; and
                                        ii.         be parked within the parking facilities at the premises where
                                              provided.
                              d.             That each user of the premises must store general waste (including the
                                        separation of recyclable waste) produced as a result of the ordinary use or
                                        occupation of the premises in a waste container.
                              e.              That each user of the premises must ensure that the premises, including
                                        the grounds of the premises, are kept in a safe and tidy condition.
                              f.             That pets occupying the premises must be managed and not cause a
                                        nuisance (including a noise nuisance).
                              g.            The nature and extent of the approved use as detailed in conditions
                                        numbers 5 to 8 of this development approval.
                      15.     The Code of Conduct must be displayed in a prominent location at the premises so
                              that it can be viewed by guests.
                              Complaints Management
                      16.     The contact person must maintain a record of all complaints received, identifying how
                              each complaint has been resolved or addressed within a reasonable time.
                      17.     The contact person must respond to all complaints within 30 minutes of notification of
                              a complaint.
                      18.     The contact person, must keep and maintain a register of the use of the premises for
                              short stay letting or home hosted accommodation, and record in the register, each of
                              the following:
                              a.              on each occasion on which the premises are used, or occupied, for short
                                        stay letting or home hosted accommodation on a commercial basis:
                                        i.          the number of adults who are users of the premises; and
                                        ii.         the number of minors, an individual who is under 18, who are users
                                              of the premises.
                              b.              the dates when each person’s use, or occupation, of the premises for short
                                        stay letting or home hosted accommodation began and ended.
                      19.     The contact person, must make available, for inspection by Council, within 5 business
                              days of receipt of a written request given at any time, each of:
                              a.        the written record of complaints referred to in condition 16; and
                              b.        the register referred to in condition 18.




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                              Water Supply
                      20.     The development must be provided with a potable water supply. The storage capacity
                              of the potable water supply must be a minimum of 5000 litres per guest.
                              Waste Water Treatment and Disposal
                      21.     The development must be provided with an on-site waste water treatment and effluent
                              disposal system having a capacity sufficient for the use.
                              Waste Management
                      22.     Waste storage and disposal facilities must be provided in accordance with Planning
                              Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management, including an external imperviously paved area
                              correctly sized for all refuse and recycling containers and suitably screened from public
                              places and neighbouring properties.
                      23.     Waste containers must:
                               a. At all times be regularly cleaned and maintained in a clean, tidy, sanitary and
                                  hygienic condition.
                               b. Be placed on the kerb side frontage of the premises, for the collection ofgeneral
                                  waste from the container; and
                               c. Not be placed on the kerb side frontage for longer than 24 hours before or after
                                  the scheduled collection day for the collection of waste in the container.
               B.     Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


               REPORT
               1.     PROPOSAL
               The application seeks approval to use an existing 2 storey dwelling at 515 Cooroy Noosa Road,
               Tinbeerwah for short term accommodation. The dwelling has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and open
               plan living areas on the ground floor and is proposed to accommodate up to 8 guests on site at
               any one time. At the time of lodgement it was proposed to accommodate 10 guests, with the
               applicant’s consultant later agreeing to limit the number of people to 8. No changes are proposed
               to the dwelling, with a 2 car garage and wide concrete driveway and hardstand capable of
               accommodating a further 4 vehicles if required. A fenced pool and outdoor area adjoin the dwelling
               on the western side, as well as a storage shed which houses associated maintenance equipment.
               Two large water tanks and bore water service the property. Refer Figures 1-4.




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                                            Figure 1 – Locality




                                          Figure 2 –Aerial of Site




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                                                      Figure 3 – Floor Plan




                                                      Figure 4 – Elevation

               2.     SITE DETAILS
               2.1. Background
               A Restaurant and Golf Course and Associated Facilities were approved over the subject site and
               adjacent land in 1997, with the restaurant previously operating on the subject site.
               An application (06/0436) to convert the restaurant to a dwelling house and use 3 bedrooms for bed
               and breakfast accommodation was approved by Council in August 2006. The existing commercial


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               kitchen was to be retained and used in association with the bed and breakfast accommodation.
               This approval was never acted upon though the restaurant building was converted to a dwelling.
               2.2. Site Description
               The site is located at 515 Cooroy Noosa Road, Tinbeerwah and has an area of 2.93ha, with access
               via a service road that runs parallel to Cooroy Noosa Road, being a state controlled road. The
               dwelling is visible from the road, but the site’s vegetation mostly screens the dwelling from the
               neighbouring properties.
               2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
               The area is predominantly zoned Rural with land adjoining to the east zoned Environmental
               Management and Conservation and is dedicated as a reserve to the state under control of Council
               as trustee. Beyond this reserve the land is zoned Rural Residential and has been subdivided for
               smaller rural lifestyle properties with the primary access being via Sunrise Road.
               The closest dwelling is approximately 160m to the north of the site opposite Cooroy Noosa Road,
               with the dwelling to the west approximately 180m and to the east 190m. Refer Figure 5.




                                        Figure 5 – Closest dwelling is approx. 160m to the north

               3.     ASSESSMENT
               3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •      State Planning Policy;
               •      South East Queensland Regional Plan;

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               •      Planning Regulation 2017;
               •      Noosa Plan 2020.
               3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
               State Planning Policy
               The Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and
               the SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.
               South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan
               The site is located within the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area of the SEQ Regional
               Plan. The proposal is consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
               Planning Regulation 2017
               The following assessment benchmarks from the Planning Regulation 2017 apply to the application:
               •      SEQ Regional Plan
               •      Koala Habitat Area
               The proposal is for an urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the
               assessment benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
               The proposal is mapped by the State as being a Koala Priority Area with vegetation along the site’s
               western and eastern boundary mapped as Core Koala Habitat. No works or tree removal are
               proposed on site to accommodate the use and therefore the proposal is consistent with the state
               development assessment provisions.
               3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               The subject site is located in Tinbeerwah and is zoned Rural. The proposed use is identified as a
               consistent use with the zone and is required to follow an impact assessable application process.
               The application is made impact assessable by the Noosa Plan’s assessment tables due to the site
               being under 4ha, with an area of 2.93ha. The application would otherwise be code assessable.
               Being impact assessable, the application must be assessed against the whole of Noosa Plan 2020
               to the extent the provisions are relevant to the development. The Strategic Framework and the
               following codes are most applicable to the application:
               •      Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code;
               •      Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code;
               •      Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code;
               •      Rural Zone Code;
               •      Visitor Accommodation Code; and
               •      Works Codes.
               3.4. Strategic Framework
               The Strategic Framework recognises that tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will
               continue to be so into the future, with key visitor areas identified including Hastings Street, Gympie
               Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin Marina, Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach,
               Noosa North Shore and the hinterland.
               However, the Strategic Framework also identifies that visitor numbers and associated pressures
               are increasing in and around Noosa’s natural attractions and impacting residential amenity and the
               lifestyle of locals, the local environment, and accommodation for residents and guests.
               Consequently, the Noosa Plan identifies and protects visitor accommodation areas at Noosa
               Heads, Noosaville and Noosa North Shore for visitors to the exclusion of permanent occupants. It
               also conversely protects neighbourhoods of permanent residents from influxes of short-term

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               visitors recognising visitors interests and priorities are not always compatible with residential
               amenity. These strategies are also reflected in the planning scheme’s assessment tables and
               codes by identifying short term accommodation as an inconsistent use in the Low Density
               Residential zone and requiring that medium and high density residential zoned areas remain home
               to predominantly permanent residents.
               Within the hinterland, the Strategic Intent states that the focus is directed towards high
               quality nature-based and rural tourism experiences and events to diversify and balance the visitor
               experience across Noosa Shire and promote the hinterland. The Tourism Strategy Noosa 2017-
               2022 prepared by Tourism Noosa supports this focus by encouraging and promoting hinterland,
               nature-based experiences to help disperse visitors throughout the region with a focus on ‘quality’
               experiences that attract high spending interstate and international visitors to the region.
               Accordingly, in the hinterland for rural zoned land, nature based tourism is identified as accepted
               development subject to requirements or code assessable, with short term accommodation as code
               assessable or consistent impact assessable. Visitor accommodation in the hinterland is supported
               by the planning scheme but is required to be low density and small scale and not impact on rural
               activities, or the amenity, character or environmental values of the area.
               The proposed short term accommodation does not offend the Strategic Intent and Outcomes of
               the Noosa Plan 2020, but it also does not necessarily offer or advance the ‘nature based and rural
               tourism experience’ intended by the Strategic Framework, being on a 2.93ha lot and located in
               proximity to coastal areas.
               3.5. Overlay Codes
               The subject site is identified on Council’s Overlay Maps as containing vegetation of biodiversity
               significance, located within a bushfire hazard area and being within the water supply buffer and
               resource catchment area for Lake Macdonald.
               Assessment of the proposal against the Overlay Codes has not been undertaken as the Noosa
               Plan assessment tables do not require assessment, given the proposed short term accommodation
               will be contained within an existing dwelling and no works or vegetation removal are proposed.
               Notwithstanding this, it is noted that bore water, 2 large water tanks, a swimming pool and dam are
               located on site and can be utilised in the event of a fire, with access for emergency vehicles
               accessible direct from the service road.
               3.6. Rural Zone Code
               The proposal is consistent with the code’s applicable overall outcomes for houses to be ‘…
               available for short term guests where there is no resultant changes to the rural amenity or rural
               production of the area.’ The proposed short term accommodation is located within an existing
               dwelling and approximately 160m away from the closest dwelling, across Cooroy Noosa Road.
               The site and land in the immediate area are also not used for rural production and are unlikely to
               be in the future, given the lots are small in size.
               The proposal is also consistent with the applicable performance outcome of the Code, with no
               corresponding acceptable outcome included in the Code.
               PO4
               Visitor accommodation:
               a) is at a small scale and low density that protects the environmental and rural values of the
                    land;
               b) is compatible with rural activities and nature conservation; and
               c) does not detract from the rural amenity of adjoining properties.
               The proposal is small in scale, will be compatible with the surrounding area and unlikely to detract
               from the rural amenity of adjoining properties. The proposal is limited to 5 bedrooms and no more
               than 8 persons on site at any one time. It is also located well away from neighbouring properties,
               screened by vegetation and set well back from the adjoining reserve to the east. Figure 6 below

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               details the separation distances to the surrounding dwellings, with the closest dwelling being 160m
               away opposite Cooroy Noosa Road, as follows:
               •   23 Coveys Rd – 160m
               •   499 Cooroy Noosa Rd – 193m
               •   547 Cooroy Noosa Rd – 188m
               •   26 Patterson Rd – 596m
               •   523 Cooroy Noosa Rd – 614m




                                        Figure 6 - Location of Proposed Use and Nearby Dwellings

               Safe vehicle access from the service road has been demonstrated, with the state as a referral
               agency requiring access to be via the existing driveway and inspection showing clear sight lines
               for vehicles into and out of the site.
               The proposal will also not result in any significant adverse impact on the natural values of the site
               or surrounding area or detract from the scenic amenity as experienced from Cooroy Noosa Road,
               being accommodated within the site’s existing dwelling.
               3.7. Visitor Accommodation Code
               The proposal complies with the Overall and Performance outcomes of the Code and is unlikely to
               significantly conflict with nearby land uses, with no rural activity occurring on land in the immediate
               area and the use being well separated from neighbouring houses. While the proposal does not
               comply with AO2.3, which seeks that short term accommodation in the rural zone has a minimum
               area of 4 hectares. Therefore, the proposal is assessed against corresponding Performance
               Outcome PO2 as detailed below.
               PO2
               Development is located on a site with an area sufficient to accommodate the use without detracting
               from the character and amenity of the local area.
               The privacy and amenity of nearby properties will not be adversely impacted by the proposal given
               the separation distances to neighbouring dwellings and existing vegetation providing a visual
               screen. The use is also confined to the existing dwelling and landscaped surrounds and guest

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               numbers will be limited to 8 persons. Limiting the guest numbers to a maximum of 8 persons will
               assist in managing guest behaviour and conduct. A condition is also recommended to limit the use
               of the dwelling’s outdoor areas after 9pm.
               Sufficient on site car parking and manoeuvring is also provided on site for the use within the existing
               garage and driveway, with vehicles able to enter and leave the site in a forward gear.
               The proposal is considered to comply with Performance outcome PO2.
               4.      CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               The application was referred to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local
               Government and Planning (SARA).
               The Department is a referral agency for the application as access is via a state controlled road.
               The Department has responded approving the application subject to the following conditions:
               1.      The permitted road access location must be maintained and located in accordance with Site
                       Plan prepared by RG Strategic, dated 08/12/22 reference 002622 and revision A.
               2.      Direct access is prohibited between Cooroy Noosa Road and Lot 246 RP 855941 at any
                       other location other than the permitted road access location described in condition 1.
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               •       Not applicable
               4.3. Public Notification
               The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
               2016. One (1) properly made submission was received who advises they are a resident of
               Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah. The following table provides a summary and assessment of the
               issues raised by submitters.

                    Matters Raised                                Comments

                    The proposal does not comply with the Agreed the proposal does not comply with the
                    minimum 4ha area for the rural zone.  acceptable outcome of the code for 4ha.
                                                          However, it does comply with the corresponding
                                                          performance outcome.

                    It is unclear whether the application was The application was accompanied by all
                    accompanied by all mandatory material mandatory material. It is unclear which Act the
                    under Schedule 21A.                       submitter is referring to as no schedule 21A exists
                                                              in the Planning Act 2016 or Planning Regulation
                                                              2017. It is noted that Schedule 21 under the
                                                              Planning Regulation relates to exempt clearing of
                                                              vegetation. No clearing of vegetation is proposed,
                                                              and this schedule is not relevant to the application.

                    The applicant’s planning report ignores       Noted. One dwelling being the closest from the
                    the potential impact on many immediately      subject property is 160m away. Four other
                    adjacent residential properties on the slip   dwellings are between 190m and 614m away from
                    road, on the northern side of Cooroy          the property.
                    Noosa Road, Sunrise Road and Patterson
                    Drive – all of which are within the 600m
                    referred to in the planning report.



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                    Vegetation will not shield residents to the   Agreed, vegetation will do little to mitigate noise
                    from noise emanating from the property,       impacts for residents but provide a visual buffer.
                    with the entertaining areas orientated
                                                                  Council has no recorded complaints against the
                    southwards to many adjacent properties.
                                                                  property for use of the house as a party house or
                    There have been occasions where
                                                                  as short term accommodation.
                    uncontrolled party noise from the property
                    has disturbed local residents.

                    The property forms part of the owners Noted, but not relevant to the application.
                    commercial and residential property
                    portfolio

                    Airbnb advertises accommodation for 15 At the time of writing this report, the property was
                    people and 6 bedrooms.                 being offered on Airbnb, for 5 bedrooms up to 10
                                                           persons. Historical reviews of the property detail
                                                           that up to 15 persons have been accommodated.

                    The property includes reviews posted on It is noted that reviews are posted on AirBnB from
                    AirBnB since at least July 2021         July 2021.
                                                                  A condition has been included to limit the number
                                                                  of occupants to 8 people. Compliance action can
                                                                  be taken if the conditions are not complied with.
                                                                  The property was not identified by the Tourist and
                                                                  Short Term Accommodation review conducted in
                                                                  April 2020 but was identified in October 2022. This
                                                                  application enables council to determine the
                                                                  suitability of short term accommodation for the
                                                                  site.

                    Only adjoining land owners were notified The application was publicly notified in
                    and not others in the area.              accordance with the Planning Act 2016
                                                             requirements which requires:
                                                                  •   Letters to be sent only to adjoining land
                                                                      owners;
                                                                  •   A sign placed on the road frontage of the
                                                                      property; and
                                                                  •   A public notice placed in a local newspaper
                                                                      circulating in the area.

               5.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               It is concluded that the proposed short term accommodation is consistent with the Noosa Plan
               2020 being identified as a consistent use in the Rural Zone and compliant with the scheme’s
               applicable codes. While the site is less than 4ha specified by the acceptable outcome of the
               Visitor Accommodation Code, the proposal is well setback from neighbouring dwellings, achieving
               the separation intended by the minimum site area, and this will ensure the use does not detract
               from the character and amenity of the local area. The proposed maximum number of guests will
               also assist in managing potential amenity impacts and a condition is recommended restricting the
               use of outdoor areas after 9pm. On site car parking will meet the likely demands of the use with
               safe access provided from the service road off Cooroy Noosa Road.
               The application is therefore recommended for approval with conditions.
               Departments/Sections Consulted:


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                      Chief Executive Officer       Community Facilities                    Fleet

                      Executive Support             Libraries & Galleries                   ICT

                                                    Local Laws                              Procurement

                                                    Waste & Environment Health              Property

                                                                                            Revenue Services



                      Executive Services            Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services

                      Director                  x   Director                                Director

                      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management

                      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                  Buildings & Facilities

                      Governance                    Economic Development                    Civil Operations

                      People & Culture              Environmental Services                  Disaster Management

                                                    Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                            Design & Delivery




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