Council Report 132007 2446 05 · 132007.2446.05

                                                             screened to ensure that overlooking to adjacent
                                                             premises cannot occur.

                Development contradicts Low Density It is acknowledged that the site is located within
                Residential Zone guidelines         the Low Density Residential zone and that the use
                                                    is defined as an inconsistent use within the zone.
                Short-term accommodation expansion
                not aligned with Council policy.    The proposed development remains within a site
                                                    currently approved for visitor accommodation.
                                                             The proposed additional level will be contained
                                                             within the established building footprint maintains
                                                             compliance with building height whilst maters such
                                                             as on-site car parking and acoustics have been
                                                             appropriately addressed.
                                                             Advice from councils Strategic Planning team
                                                             highlight a need for diversification of the
                                                             accommodation products available to visitors
                                                             which includes backpacker accommodation.

                Existing parking is insufficient. Street The applicant has included an additional car
                already congested, especially during parking space. Onsite carparking provision has
                school hours.                            been conditioned to comply with the Driveways
                                                         and Parking code.
                Backpacker vans park in residential
                streets; school traffic adds pressure.


               6.     HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
               In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
               requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
               does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
               by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
               a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
               Council’s Human Rights Policy.
               7.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The application seeks to extend an existing approved backpackers situated at 102 Pacific Avenue
               Sunshine Beach by adding an additional 11 beds (from the approved 69 to 80 beds) within a new
               second storey at the northwestern side of the site.
               The site has an existing approval Visitor Accommodation Type 4 - Conventional (visitor hostel)
               issued under the Noosa Plan 2006. Under the Noosa Plan 2006 the use was identified as a
               consistent use specifically for this site. Under the Noosa Plan 2020 Short Term Accommodation is
               identified as an inconsistent use within the applicable zone.
               To address potential amenity impacts a site-specific acoustic assessment report has been provided
               by the applicant and been peer reviewed by Council’s consultant acoustic engineer who supports
               the expansion of the use based on the implementation the report’s recommendations.
               The proposed development complies with maximum building height, siter cover, and setbacks
               requirements within the Noosa Plan 2020. Whilst the proposed gross floor area exceeds the
               scheme requirements it is considered reasonable noting the significant lot size and that the built
               form consist of three blocks.
               While the use is inconsistent within the Low Density Residential zone, sufficient merit has been
               demonstrated that the use can locate while managing impacts.
               For the above-mentioned reasons, the application is recommended for conditional approval.




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