Planning Report

        • Medium Density Residential Zone Code,

        • Visitor Accommodation Code, and

        • Works Code.

Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
The proposed Short-term accommodation use has been assessed against the Coast Communities
Local Plan Code and is considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Code
which include:

         (b)      Development is limited to land within the urban boundary providing a defined edge
                  to protect and reinforce the discrete character of each community, provide efficient
                  provision of infrastructure and services, avoid constrained land, and retain the
                  integrity and health of the natural and coastal landscape.
         (m)      Sites identified for tourist accommodation are retained and developed for that use
                  to maintain a diversity and choice of visitor accommodation and affordability in the
                  local plan area.
         (o)      Development in the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater
                  diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
                  facilities and residential care facilities.
The use of the existing dwelling for Short-term Accommodation provides visitor accommodation for
the area.




Low Density Housing Code
The purpose of the Low Density Housing Code is to ensure Short-term Accommodation is:

         a)        are appropriately located;
         b)        achieve a high level of comfort and amenity for occupants;
         c)        maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring residential premises; and
         d)        are compatible with the character and streetscape of the local area.



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

    •    Located within close proximity to other Short-term Accommodation uses within Peregian
         Beach;

    •    Is close to the recreational and visitor facilities located in the Peregian Town Centre;

    •    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.




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