MCU24/0084 Material Change Of Use - Function Facility – 658 Louis Bazzo Drive, Ringtail Creek · Attachment 2 - (MCU24 0084) - Planning Officer'S Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                10 DECEMBER 2024


These hours of operation have been assessed as part of the Environmental Noise Level Impact
Assessment, which was peer reviewed. The implementation of the recommendations from this
assessment ensures that the use complies with the relevant noise limits and to ensure that the use
operates within a timeframe that avoids negative impacts on the surrounding area and sensitive
land uses.
Assessment of Key Planning Issues
Through the assessment of this application the following issues have been identified and resolved:
Land use
The proposed development of a Function Facility is a consistent use in the Rural Zone, requiring
impact assessment.
It is noted that under the superseded Noosa Plan 2006, a Function Facility was defined as an
Entertainment and dining business, which was an inconsistent use. This highlights a key difference
with the current Noosa Plan 2020, which anticipates these uses in the Rural Zone, provided they
are appropriately managed.
The Noosa Plan 2020, including the Strategic Framework and Rural Zone anticipate other uses
where they are compatible with existing and future rural uses and the character and environmental
features of the land.
The proposal will coexist with the existing Macadamia Farm and the environmental features of the
land will be maintained by the development being sited in an area that does not require clearing
and the surrounding vegetation will be protected by a conditioned environmental covenant.
Council’s Manager, Economic Development has reviewed and supports this application. Their
review states that the boutique wedding industry (and particularly, midweek weddings) through the
consultation of the Draft Destination Management Plan, has been identified as a potential growth
sector for tourism in the future, due to the fact that is a high value industry that brings small group
business to the region for several days, as opposed to the hordes of day trippers who currently
come to the region, spend very little in the economy but add to traffic congestion and pressure on
amenity etc.
Elements that Economic Development are keen to encourage in this and other similar proposals,
based on current trends are:
-     A unique venue offering stunning ceremony and/or reception locations and settings
-     Use of natural themes and designs that align with Noosa’s Design Principles
Sustainable, eco-friendly solutions across all infrastructure, amenities (including waste) and
services offered.
Accordingly, the proposed land use is supported and is a consistent use, which has been designed
and conditioned to meet the relevant aspects of the Strategic Framework and the associated
provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020.
Amenity and Noise
The proposed development involves, weddings and receptions, and has been assessed against
the requirements of the planning scheme in relation to potential impacts on rural amenity and
lifestyle, traffic and pedestrian safety.
An Environmental Noise Level Impact Assessment was submitted in support of the proposed
development, and peer reviewed.
The report identified the potential noise sources from the development being:
▪     vehicles (cars, delivery van and coaches) on the access/driveway;
▪     patron noise from the function marquee, canapes terrace and cocktails terrace;
▪     amplified music from the function marquee;
▪     the generator to power the development.