05. Town Planning Report · MCU10/2127

   1. Introduction & Methodology
1.4 Methodology                                                        ƒ Based on the above, along with appropriate comparisons and trend
In broad terms the methodology employed can be summarised as             analysis, determine the extent to which there is a need for
follows:                                                                 additional tourist accommodation establishments in the relevant
                                                                         area, and particularly on the subject site.
ƒReview tourist accommodation statistics for the relevant area (i
                                                               (i.e.
                                                                  e
Noosa – Noosaville), with particular reference to demand and supply    ƒ Assess average per capita retail expenditure levels by visitors to
levels and trends, as determined by the following statistics:            Noosa-Noosaville and permanent residents of Noosa-Noosaville.

                                - Number establishments                ƒ Consider the capacity of the proposed development to
                                                                         accommodate:
                                - Number rooms
                                                                                       - Short term visitors
                                - Number beds
                                                                                       - Permanent residents
                                - Room nights occupied
                                                                                       - A blend.
                                - Room/unit occupancy rate
                                                                       ƒ Based on the above, determine the economic effects of the
                                - Bed spaces available                   proposed development
                                                                                  development, as compared with exclusive use for tourist
                                                                         accommodation.
                                - Average length of stay
                                - Average lengths per room night
                                  occupied




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1. Introduction & Methodology

= Based on the above, along with appropriate comparisons and trend
analysis, determine the extent to which there is a need for
additional tourist accommodation establishments in the relevant
area, and particularly on the subject site.

In broad terms the methodology employed can be summarised as
follows:

=Review tourist accommodation statistics for the relevant area (i.e.
Noosa — Noosaville), with particular reference to demand and supply
levels and trends, as determined by the following statistics:

= Assess average per capita retail expenditure levels by visitors to
Noosa-Noosaville and permanent residents of Noosa-Noosaville.

- Number establishments = Consider the capacity of the proposed development to
accommodate:
- Number rooms .
- Short term visitors
- Number beds .
- Permanent residents

- Room nights occupied
- Ablend.

- Room/unit occupancy rate . .
= Based on the above, determine the economic effects of the
- Bed spaces available proposed development, as compared with exclusive use for tourist
- Average length of stay accommodation.
- Average lengths per room night
occupied

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