Planning Report 3461 · MCU14/0060

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3. ADJOINING DEVELOPMENT

The majority of the surrounding properties are zoned as rural. The property to the
north was previously used as a clay quarry however extractive operations have
reduced and the site has undergone partial rehabilitation. A letter of future intention
from the land owner of Lots 3 & 4 on RP893989 is contained in Appendix B. On the
southern side of Holts Road there are several rural-residential properties. The Bruce
Highway is located approximately 300m to the north-east.

4. PROPOSAL

The applicant intends to apply for a development permit for a material change of use
for a land use that is currently “undefined” by The Noosa Plan but is best described
as being a “(Temporary) Short-Term Self-Contained RV Stop.” The proposed
development will provide 20 visitor accommodation sites in accordance with the
Proposal Plan (Ref: 13-3461AB) contained in Appendix A.

It is acknowledged that the proposed development provides several statutory land
use conflicts in relation to the existing mining lease on the adjoining property.
Therefore it is requested that any approval be issued on a temporary basis; that is
for an initial period of 2 years with compulsory renewal every 1 year period. It is
intended that the compulsory renewal will be subject to compliance with both
ongoing development conditions and the appropriate management of potential
impacts towards adjoining properties.

This proposed development is not expected to significantly increase the demand
upon any existing infrastructure and the approval is sought on a temporary basis.
Therefore it is requested that the approval of this development does not require any
Infrastructure Contributions to be paid.

Each of the sites will include 10m x 20m of space and will be used by campervans
and caravans as a recreational vehicle resting stop. The usage of the site will be
limited to vehicles that are fully self-contained and capable of retaining all blackwater
and greywater for discharge elsewhere. An important aspect of the proposed
development is that no communal, recreational or entertainment facilities are
provided; this includes no laundry, no toilets, no vehicle washdown area, and no
waste disposal services.

The western end of the property that fronts onto Holts Road will not contain any
accommodation sites to reduce any potential noise impacts onto adjoining residential
properties. It is intended that the existing residential dwelling, the cabin, the dam
and several sheds will be retained. The caravan sites will be located amongst these
features and will be located towards the rear of the property where possible.

The nursery operations will be significantly reduced and will be limited to the south-
western area of the subject property where grass will be cultivated and cuttings will
be grown inside a shed.

The eastern access point onto Holts Road will be used by caravans and the western
access point will be limited to use by the residents of the dwelling. The existing
internal road network will be utilized to ensure that each site has an appropriate area
for manoeuvrability and parking.

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