Traffic Impact Statement - 7 Woodland Drive, Peregian Beach · MCU23/0008

For comparison, The parking rate provided in the RMS Guide to Traffic Generating
Developments (TfNSW, 2002) in relation to commercial uses has been investigated. This
guide states that in unrestrained situations (i.e. where the parking demand is to be fully
met on-site), commercial uses should provide 1 space per 40m2 gross floor area.
Application of this rate to the proposed development with 432.3 sqm of office space
leads to a requirement of 11 car spaces. The proposal provides a total of 16 car spaces
for office use – which considerably exceeds the relevant requirement under the parking
rate provided in the RMS Guide. As such, the proposed on-site parking provisions for the
office component are considered adequate in this instance.

Further, considering the public transport accessibility for the site as well as the
availability of time unrestricted on and off-street parking spaces on Rufous Street (as
outlined in Figure 5), it is expected that in case of a parking demand overspill from the
site, it can be readily accommodated within the surrounding local area.


4.2 Motorcycle parking requirements
Table 9.4.1.4 of the Noosa Plan provides the following motorcycle parking rates:

   •   Accommodation activity (caretaker’s dwelling): one space per two dwellings
   •   Business activity (office use): One space per 100 sqm or part thereof use area

Application of the above rates to the proposed development with a single caretaker’s
dwelling and office use with 432.3 sqm of area leads to a requirement of 5 motorcycle
spaces (rounded up to the nearest whole number). The site plans indicate provision for 4
motorcycle spaces. As such, dispensation is sought for a single motorcycle space as a
part of this application.


4.3 Bicycle parking requirements
Table 9.4.1.4 of the Noosa Plan provides the following bicycle parking rates:

   •   Accommodation activity (caretaker’s dwelling): one space per two dwellings
   •   Business activity (office use): one space per 50m² up to 500m²




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