MCU STA - 132 Solar Road - Planning Report

3.   Development Intent

Oliver O'Reilly (the applicant) is seeking a Material Change of Use on the land located at 132 Solar
Road, Cooroy Mountain QLD 4563. The applicant proposes to utilise the existing two storey
detached residential dwelling for Short-term Accommodation. No changes are proposed to the
existing dwelling with all parts of the site will be available for the proposed use.

The applicant advises that:

       • They will utilise a local property manager to oversee letting, management and
          maintenance of the premises;

       • They will prepare a code of conduct and management agreement for all guests utilising
          the premises for Short-term Accommodation;

       • All guests will be required to sign the agreement and terms of rental; and

       • The two-car garage and associated driveway will be available for carparking for guests.

In support of the proposal the following is noted; as depicted in Photographs 1 to 4.

       • The dwelling is located on a large parcel of rural land surrounded and screened by mature,
          dense vegetation;

       • The dwelling and associated facilities (pool, decks and fit pit) are appropriated located
          away from the adjoining rural allotments and existing dwellings; and

       • The property is fully fenced and landscaped.

The applicant intends to utilise the subject property for their family as a holiday home. During the
periods that they are not staying in the Noosa region, the applicants wish to holiday let the property.

The existing dwelling consists of four (4) bedrooms, one (1) media/ancillary bedroom, three (3)
bathrooms, pool, wrap around decks and open plan living areas.




Photograph 1: Existing Detached Dwelling
Source: Realestate.com.au

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