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

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 7 DECEMBER 2021


Noosaville Local Plan Code
7.2.4.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (f)    The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of much of
               the commercial, retail, administrative, industrial and social needs of the coastal
               urban portion of Noosa Shire and as a major focus area for visitor accommodation
               and services (s)      Development in the Medium Density and High Density
               Housing zones accommodates a greater diversity in housing types including dual
               occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement facilities and residential care facilities.
        (t)    Development ensures permanent residents of Noosaville enjoy high levels of
               residential amenity and accessibility to urban services and recreational
               opportunities.
7.2.4.3 Assessment Criteria
        Development in the Noosaville Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
        PO1
        Development enhances the role of Noosaville as a major focus for visitor accommodation
        and services in Noosa Shire with high levels of accessibility to outdoor recreational
        pursuits and urban services.
        Visitor Facilities
        PO21
        A range of visitor accommodation including low cost and family friendly short-term
        accommodation and tourist park accommodation, including the Noosa River Caravan
        Park at Russell Street is maintained.
Visitor Accommodation Code
9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (3)    The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation
               is appropriately located, designed and operated in a manner which meets visitor
               needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of
               surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
        (4)    The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
               (a)   Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s
                     natural environmental values.
               (b)   Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in
                     coastal areas and in the hinterland.
               (c)   Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively
                     responds to site characteristics.
               (d)   Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity
                     and natural landscape values of its setting.
               (e)   The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or
                     landscape fabric of its particular locality.
               (f)   Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract
                     from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
               (g)   Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to
                     carry out agricultural pursuits.




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