2021-03-09 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      9 MARCH 2021


                  (c)    Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively
                         responds to site characteristics.
                  (d)    Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity
                         and natural landscape values of its setting.
                  (e)    The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or
                         landscape fabric of its particular locality.
                  (f)    Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract
                         from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
                  (g)    Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to
                         carry out agricultural pursuits.
                  (h)    Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities
                         commensurate with its setting, the types of accommodation supplied and the
                         length of stay accommodated.
                  (i)    Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
                  (j)    Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
9.3.5.3 Criteria for assessment
          Location
          PO1                                                     AO1.2
          Visitor accommodation is located such that it           Visitor accommodation is not within 100
          avoids conflicts with nearby land uses.                 metres of an educational establishment or
                                                                  childcare centre.
          Safety and amenity
          PO12
          Sufficient on-site car parking is provided to
          accommodate the number and type of vehicles
          likely to be generated by the visitor
          accommodation having regard to the number
          of guests, staff or visitors.
The planning scheme prioritises the preservation of areas which are predominantly permanent
residential dwellings and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding residential areas from the
impacts of short-term accommodation.
Whilst acknowledging that the area is considered to be predominantly permanent residential
dwellings, it is also noted that a number of visitor accommodation facilities are located within
proximity of the site and within the broader Noosaville locale, including (but not limited to) The
Anchor Motel, Noosa Yallambee Holiday Apartments, Pelican Cove and Noosa River Retreat.
Furthermore, there are numerous properties which are currently being used for short-term
accommodation.
The following images detail the location of these visitor accommodation facilities1:




1 Disclaimer – the mapped visitor accommodation facilities are taken from Council’s existing database. It is noted the

map may include errors and omissions.

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