2021-03-09 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        9 MARCH 2021


enjoyed by residents and that the planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation with
a range of accommodation styles envisaged to support the local tourism industry.
The planning scheme regulates where short-term accommodation may occur within residential
zoned land and includes provisions which seek to protect the amenity of the surrounding area.
The strategic intent is to limit visitor accommodation in traditional residential neighbourhoods of
detached dwellings, but allow it in higher density areas typically zoned for unit developments and
located generally closer to centres, facilities and services. The proposed short-term
accommodation supports Noosa’s tourism industry and provides an alternative form of visitor
accommodation to resort, motel development etc.
The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Framework as it is located within a higher density
area in proximity to the Noosaville district centre, and approximately 850m from the tourist and
recreational activities on Gympie Terrace and the Noosa River.
Code Provisions
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use within the zone and is required to
follow an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code and the Noosaville Local Plan Code both include
provisions which address the potential impacts of short-term accommodation. The relevant
provisions are:
SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION USE
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
        (a)    Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
               residents.
        (b)    The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors
               such as proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres,
               topography, availability of views, the established vegetated character, the presence
               of visitor accommodation and the age of development.
        (h)    Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-
               established resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
        Role and function
        PO6                                                AO6.2
        Visitor accommodation is limited to formats        Short-term accommodation does not:
        compatible with the character and use of the
        area so as not to cause unreasonable loss of       a.   constitute a party house;
        residential amenity, having regard to:             b.   create noise that would unreasonably
        a.    the privacy of residents on the subject           impact on the residential amenity
              property or adjoining properties;                 enjoyed by the adjoining or
                                                                surrounding properties.
        b.    any likely increase in noise to adjoining
              properties;
        c.    the scale of the use and its compatibility
              with the character and uses within the
              property or surrounding area;
        d.    retention of the primary residential
              function of an area;


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