MCU STA - 132 Solar Road - Planning Report

                           Complies
                           The residential rural amenity enjoyed by the neighbouring properties
                           will not be impacted upon by the proposed Short-term
                           Accommodation use for the following reasons:

                               •    The existing dwelling is appropriately sited to preserve guests’
                                    and adjoining residents’ privacy with the nearest residential
                                    dwellings located approximately 145 metres from the existing
                                    dwelling.
                               •    Dense vegetation exists between the subject dwelling and the
                                    neighbouring dwellings and provides visual and acoustic
                                    screening.
                               •    The pool, fire pit and covered decks (private open spaces) of
  Applicant’s Response              the subject dwelling overlook the property and are oriented
                                    away from the surrounding uses.

                               •    The scale of the existing dwelling is one that is compatible and
                                    comparable to those dwellings located within the locality.
                               •    The proposed use does not have any impact on the primary
                                    function of the site, being a residential dwelling. No changes to
                                    the existing dwelling or property are proposed, and are not
                                    required in order to facilitate the Short-term Accommodation
                                    use of the site.
                               •    Guest numbers will be limited to 10 and as such the use will have
                                    no greater impact on the current waste service facilities as
                                    experienced by the residential dwelling if occupied by
                                    permanent guests.


Works Codes
These codes largely relate to the provision of services and infrastructure associated with the
proposed development of the subject land. The subject site currently has access to an appropriate
level of infrastructure for its existing rural residential use. The proposal complies with the
requirements of the Driveways and Parking Code as the existing dwelling has sufficient covered and
uncovered parking spaces for the use of residents and visitors alike.


6.6 Applicable Overlay Codes

Noosa Council’s Enterprise Mapping System identifies the site as being affected by the Landslide
Hazard Overlay, Biodiversity Overlay, and Regional Water Infrastructure Overlay. Whilst these
overlays exist on the site, due to nature of the proposed development utilising the existing dwelling
with no changes proposed (to the dwelling or site in general); the assessment of the proposed
development against the overlay codes in not relevant nor required.


6.7 Planning Scheme Polices

No planning scheme policies are of relevance to the proposed Short-term Accommodation use
located within an existing detached dwelling located on a large rural allotment.
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