2021-12-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda - Updated

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               7 DECEMBER 2021


Code Provisions
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is required to
follow an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code, the Noosaville Local Plan Code and the Visitor
Accommodation Code all include provisions which address the potential impacts of short-term
accommodation. The relevant provisions are:
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.3 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (a) Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
             residents.
        (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
        (h)    Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-
               established resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
Role and function

        PO6                                                   AO6.2
        Visitor accommodation is limited to formats Short-term accommodation does not:
        compatible with the character and use of the
                                                     a. constitute a party house;
        area so as not to cause unreasonable loss of
        residential amenity, having regard to:       b. create noise that would unreasonably
        a. the privacy of residents on the subject      impact on the residential amenity enjoyed
             property or adjoining properties;          by the adjoining or surrounding properties.

        b.    any likely increase in noise to adjoining
              properties;
        c.    the scale of the use and its compatibility
              with the character and uses within the
              property or surrounding area;
        d.    retention of the primary residential function
              of an area;
        e.    the residential function and arrangement of
              common property;
        f.    the impact on the safety and efficiency of
              the local road network;
        g.    the impact of waste storage areas on the
              visual amenity of the area;
        h.    the location of waste storage areas in
              relation to sensitive land uses; and
        i.    any impact on shared vehicular access or
              parking.




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