MCU STA - 132 Solar Road - Planning Report

     •    The Short-term Accommodation use is an appropriate scale for the locality;

     •    The Short-term Accommodation use does not impact on the viability of rural land uses as
          it is located in an existing dwelling;

     •    The Short-term Accommodation use is appropriately located and avoids conflicts with
          nearby land uses which in turn maintains the landscape values and amenity of the locality;
          and

     •    The existing dwelling does not adjoin any agricultural operations; and

     •    The Short-term Accommodation use within the existing dwelling ensures that the
          character and environmental attributes of the site are maintained.

The proposed use aligns with the intent of the Noosa Plan 2020 to facilitate Short-term
Accommodation within the rural areas of the Shire, whilst maintaining the viability of rural activities
on the site or the surrounding area. Council’s Local Law for Short Stay Letting regulates the ongoing
operation of short stay letting and home hosted accommodation, and as such any perceived
impacts on permanent residents and guest safety will be managed through the requirements of Low
Local Legislation.


Rural Zone Code
The overall outcomes sought for the Rural Zone that are relevant to the proposed development are
as follows:

         (b)     provide for other uses and activities that are compatible with:
                 (i)      existing and future rural uses and activities; and
                 (ii)     the character and environmental features of the zone; and
         (h)     The establishment of outdoor recreation and small-scale tourism facilities in suitable
                 locations is facilitated in a manner that does not significantly compromise the rural
                 productivity or ecological values of the land.
         (i)     Visitor accommodation complements rural uses and promotes the sustainable use
                 of rural land.
         (j)     Houses or outbuildings may be available for short term guests where there is no
                 resultant changes to the rural amenity or rural production of the area.

The Short-term Accommodation use is proposed to be located in an existing dwelling that
complements the scale and bulk of rural development in the area. No additional structures or
changes to the existing facilities are required as part of the proposed use. The proposed use will not
compromise the ecological values of the land or have any impact on the rural productivity of the
surrounding lands.

The proposed Short-term Accommodation use allows for visitors to the region to experience and
enjoy the Noosa Hinterland. The hinterland communities of Cooroy, Tinbeerwah and Eumundi are
within proximity to the subject site. The use of the subject site for visitor accommodation will not
prejudice the outcome of the zone as there are still areas in the locality available for rural uses.


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