Council Report 132007 2446 05 · 132007.2446.05

                    Zone                            Low Density Residential zone

                    Precinct                        Not applicable

                    Local Plan Area                 Coastal Communities

                    Overlays                        Bushfire Hazard Overlay
                                                        - Potential Impact Buffer

                    Assessment Type                 Other Change to Approval – Impact Assessment


               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
               This application seeks an Other change approval to an existing Development Permit for Material
               Change of Use - Visitor accommodation Type 4 Conventional (Visitor Hostel) at 102 Pacific Ave
               Sunshine Beach (Flashpackers Noosa).
               The changes request approval for:
                     - an additional 11 beds (from the approved 69 to 80 beds) to be located within a new second
                       storey at the northwestern side of the site; and
                     - one additional carpark space at the northwest frontage of the site.
               The site is contained within the Low Density Residential zone and the Coastal Communities Local
               Plan area. The expansion of the use at the site for a visitor hostel is an inconsistent use within the
               zone and is subject to Impact assessment.
               During the public notification of the application 3 properly made submissions were received.
               Matters raised relate to impacts on the local traffic network, potential privacy and overlooking
               between properties, and acoustic concerns. Other matters raised included the screening of view
               lines and the potential impact expansion of the facility would have on surrounding property values.
               While short-term accommodation is not typically supported within the Low Density Residential
               Zone, the presence of an existing approved visitor accommodation use on the site (see Attachment
               2), combined with the minor nature of the proposed alterations and the effective mitigation of
               potential impacts, provides sufficient justification to support the proposal in this instance.
               The use complies with built form Acceptable outcomes of the scheme insofar as building setbacks,
               height and onsite car parking relevant to the Low Density residential code. A range of visitor
               accommodation is needed within the Shire within appropriately zoned and approved tourist
               accommodation sites. The proposal demonstrates sufficient merit while managing impacts and is
               recommended for conditional approval.


               RECOMMENDATION
               That Council note the report by the Senior Town planner to the Planning & Environment Committee
               Meeting dated 12 August 2025 regarding application 132007.2446.05 for an Other Change to a
               Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional
               (Visitor Hostel) for an additional 11 beds at 102 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach and:
               A. Approve a change to the development approval:
               B. Include additional conditions 104 – 123.
               C.         Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               D.    Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
               application:
                     1.      The proposed development will occur within a site already approved for visitor
                             accommodation.



Document Set ID: 23677433
Version: 13, Version Date: 31/07/2025