132007.2446.05 - Request For An Other Change To An Existing Development Permit For Material Change Of Use - Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (Visitor Hostel) To Include 11 Additional Beds At 102 Pacific Avenue Sunshine Beach · Attachment 2 - 132007.2446.05 - Officer'S Report

Conditions have been included within the recommendation to reflect the above acoustic attenuation
requirements.
Noosa plan 2020 – Amendment 2
The proposed amendments seek to rezone the site from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential.

Because the proposed development is contained within the current site and does not further
encroach to adjoining sites, the proposal does not prejudice the surrounding area for
redevelopment in the future to accommodate alternative uses as intended under the Medium
Density Residential zone.


5.     CONSULTATION
5.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
5.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
     • Strategy and Environment Department - Principal Strategic Planner
     • Development Engineering - Coordinator
     • Senior Environment Officer
5.3. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following external experts for review and/or comment
     • Acoustic assessment Peer review
5.4. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days (from 22 November 2024) in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016. 3 properly made submissions were received.
The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

 Matters Raised                                Comments

 Concern about existing noise on a The acoustic environment of the surrounding
 regular basis and increased noise residential area has been an important
 nuisance resulting from additional beds consideration during the assessment of the
                                         development application. A specific site based
                                         acoustic assessment report has been prepared for
                                         the     proposed      development     with     the
                                         recommendations of this report being accepted by
                                         Council’s peer review consultant.        Acoustic
                                         attenuation is conditioned to be included to the
                                         side and rear boundaries (Figure 6) as well as the
                                         fixing of upper-level windows facing residential
                                         areas. The building layout and design ensures
                                         that pedestrian access to the upper floor will be
                                         from within the site away from side and rear
                                         boundaries.     An on-site manager is located
                                         directly under the proposed extension area at the
                                         northeast corner of the site. A manager resides
                                         onsite to manage activity.