Planning report 2020

                                                                                                                           proposal report


The proposed use of the dwelling for short-term accommodation is considered to comply with
purpose and outcomes as:

          Located opposite and adjacent to unit developments that are used for short term visitor
           accommodation.
          Is close to the recreational and visitor facilities located in the Noosaville area.
          The design maintains privacy for neighbouring residents by locating the outdoor areas to
           the street frontage and fully fencing the site.
          Is of residential scale compatible with the surrounding development.


Medium Density Residential Zone Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the Medium Density Residential Zone Code and is
considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Code which include:

      (b) The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as
          proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres, topography, availability
          of views, the established vegetated character, the presence of visitor accommodation and
          the age of development.
      (c) Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential
          neighbourhoods by maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings and
          landscaping that enhance the streetscape.
      (d) New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.

The short term accommodation use is proposed to be located in an existing single storey contemporary
dwelling that complements the scale of development in the area.

It is noted that the outcomes of the zone also state:

      a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
         residents.
      h) Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established
         resorts and holiday units.

The subject site is located in an area that comprises resort complexes used for visitor accommodation
as well as residential dwellings and smaller unit complexes that are used for both permanent and visitor
accommodation. 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 permanent accommodation.

A review of the most relevant sections of the code is detailed below:

Performance Outcomes                       Acceptable Outcomes                      Proposal Compliance

PO6                                        AO6.1
Visitor accommodation is limited to        Home-based businesses allow for up to    Not applicable – not a traditional bed and breakfast - host
formats compatible with the                four short term guests to be
                                                                                    not on site.
character and use of the area so as        accommodated within the home of the
not to cause unreasonable loss of          host while the host remains in
residential amenity, having regard         residence, such as traditional bed and
to:                                        breakfast accommodation.

    a)     the privacy of residents        AO6.2                                    Not a party house. Premises to be used for luxury holiday
    on the subject property or             Short-term accommodation does not:       rental and not to be rented out for parties. Existing
    adjoining properties;                  a) constitute a party house;             dwelling comprises 4 bedrooms and one kitchen area and
    b)     any likely increase in          b) create noise that would               is not suited to use for parties.
    noise to adjoining properties;             unreasonably impact on the




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