05. Town Planning Report · MCU10/2127

 VIRIDIAN NOOSA - PROPOSAL REPORT




                             proposed use of the specified units. Very few owners will permanently
                             occupy their dwelling unit, allowing the vast majority of the specified units to
                             remain in the resort letting pool. As such, the resort will continue to
                             contribute to the economic wellbeing of Noosa


                    10.      Disparity in residential mix between comparable resorts

                             An examination of the mix of accommodation types in other large resort sites
                             which can be considered comparable to the Viridian Noosa development
                             reveals the percentage of dwellings available for longer term stays or
                             permanent occupation is significantly higher than the Viridian Noosa
                             development.

                             Table 6.2.10 below provides a summary of the mix of accommodation types
                             within the Noosa Springs and Settlers Cove developments compared to the
                             approved and proposed Viridian Noosa development.

                             Noosa Springs and Settlers Cove are both located in Noosa and, although
                             larger in size than Viridian Noosa, generally provide a similar product in
                             terms of age, quality and level of associated facilities. Notwithstanding these
                             similarities, there is a striking disparity in the allowable residential mix
                             between the three resorts, for which there is no apparent justification.
                             Table 6.2.10 – SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION TYPES IN COMPARABLE RESORTS

                              RESORT                 TOTAL           RESORT              MULTIPLE             %
                                                     UNITS         COMPONENT2            HOUSING           DWELLING
                              Noosa Springs3           744               2004                544               73%
                                               5
                              Settlers Cove            344               199                 145               42%
                              Viridian Noosa –         229               198                 31               13.5%
                              current 6
                              Viridian Noosa -         229               158                 71                31%
                              proposed7




   r2 Where a permanent living restriction has been imposed
   3
     Data obtained from Sunshine Coast Regional Council Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting Agenda dated 15 October
   2008 and 20 October 2008
   4
     The approved Plan of Development for Noosa Springs indicates a Resort Hotel has been approved for Precinct F providing
   200 accommodation units. It is assumed that permanent occupation is restricted in the Resort Hotel.
   5
     Data obtained from Sunshine Coast Regional Council Strategy and Planning Committee Meeting Agenda dated 31 March
   2010.
   6
     The current Viridian Noosa development is the integrated development as a whole as currently approved, and includes
   Viridian Residences and Bayview Road/Angler Street residences
   7
     The proposed Viridian Noosa development includes the 40 specified units and penthouses, Viridian Residences (23
   dwellings) and Bayview Road/Angler Street residences (8 dwellings)




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