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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                             6 AUGUST 2024

tenancy is 30m2 in area, with the applicant also seeking the option for the tenancy to be used as a
shop or used in association with the yoga studio. Furthermore, the proposed office use will not
compromise or compete with the designated business centres consistent with Performance
Outcome PO3.
The Tourist Accommodation Zone Code also recognises that some site’s zoned for tourist
accommodation are in proximity to permanent residents and that there is potential for conflicts to
arise. This is reflected in the following provisions of the Code:
Section 6.3.4.2(2) of the Code states:
(g)   Development incorporates a high level of residential amenity and safety and ensures that
      there is no unreasonable loss of amenity to surrounding premises.

 Performance Outcomes                                Acceptable Outcomes

 PO21                                                AO21.1
 Development ensures that the design of the Buildings and structures:
 development and operation of uses;
                                                 (a) are sited and orientated to minimise the
 (a) provide a high level of amenity to users of     likelihood of overlooking the private open
     the subject site; and                           space of adjacent residential uses;
 (b) do not unreasonably impact on the amenity (b) avoid reduction of sunlight to at least 40%
     enjoyed by users of adjoining or nearby       of the private open space areas of any
     premises, including privacy and access to     adjoining residences to less than 2 hours
     sunlight.                                     between 9:00am and 3:00pm on any day
                                                   of the year;
                                                     (c) incorporate fencing, landscaping and
                                                         screening to mitigate impacts on adjoining
                                                         residential uses.

The proposal includes no changes to the external built form with each of the changes
accommodated in the existing building footprint or approved use area. The expanded yoga studio,
and new shop or office are not expected to adversely impact the amenity of surrounding premises.
3.3.4 Development Codes
Business Activities Code
The proposed business uses are of a type, scale and intensity consistent with the outcomes of the
Code and the site is suitable having regard to access, infrastructure and services. As previously
stated, the proposed uses are also not expected to impact the amenity of the area.
Recreation Activities Code
The proposed extension to the yoga studio will contribute to the recreation needs of the community
and visitors to the area. It will remain of an appropriate low scale that is compatible with the amenity
and character of the area.
Driveways & Parking Code
The below table reviews car parking for the proposed development against the Driveways and
Parking Code of the Noosa Plan 2020. This table demonstrates that the proposal complies with
the minimum car parking rates set by the Code.