Planning & Environment Court Appeal No. 3746 Of 2023 – Application For A Material Change Of Use For Short Term Accommodation (15 Cabins) At 94 & 142 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads · Attachment 1 – MCU22-0118 – Development Assessment Manager’S Report

119 letters/emails of objection were received from residents raising concerns with the proposed
development in respect to koala habitat, over-supply of short-term accommodation, impact on
Weyba Creek, cultural significance, and inconsistency with the Noosa Plan 2020.

6 letters/emails of support were received from residents in support of the application based on
residential amenity, managed impact on koala habitat, improvement on current situation, and
community benefits.

The issues raised in the reasons of refusal given by officers impact the site layout and the number
of cabins able to be achieved on site and to satisfactorily address the site’s constraints the applicant
will likely need to change their application and reduce the number of cabins proposed.

The matter is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded
accordingly.

Previous Council Consideration
Not Applicable

Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynee Macartney – Tim Quirk

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

    Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                           Corporate Services
    Executive Officer             Director                                     Director
    Executive Support             Community Development                        Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                         ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                        Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                   Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health                 Revenue Services

    Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development        Infrastructure Services
    Director                      Director                                     Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services                 Asset Management
    Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                       Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                    Economic Development                         Civil Operations
    People and Culture            Environmental Services                       Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning                  Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                               Design and Delivery