MCU25/0006 - Development Application For Material Change Of Use - Short Term Accommodation (Backpackers Accommodation) At 17 Russell St, Noosaville · Attachment 1 - MCU25 0006 - Planning Officer’S Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                07 OCTOBER 2025


5.3. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following external experts for review and/or comment:
•    Acoustic assessment Peer review
5.4. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days from 21 July 2025 in accordance
with the Planning Act 2016. 204 submissions were received.
178 submissions were properly made - 15 support and 163 object.
26 submissions were not properly made - 2 support and 24 object
The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

 Matters Raised                 Comments

 Increased    traffic and The proposed development conflicts with the Driveways and
 parking congestion within Parking and Waste Management codes involving minimum
 Russell Street.           onsite parking provision for guest parking, bicycle and motorbike
                           spaces and site servicing.
                                Development Engineering have reviewed the Applicant’s
                                response and does not support the current carparking layout and
                                the reliance on Russell Street to enable site servicing.
                                The inclusion of a car stacker is also of concern given the
                                potential noise and the way in which it may or may not be used
                                by guests in preference for on street parking.
                                The site does not accommodate motorcycle or bicycle parking
                                spaces. This is a significant deficiency of the design given that
                                backpacking guests are likely use different modes of transport
                                including ‘E bikes’ scooter / bicycles during a stay at the site.
                                The above non compliances support submitters concerns that a
                                deleterious impact to the local traffic network would result.

 Noise and Amenity.             The acoustic environment of the surrounding residential area has
                                been an important consideration during the assessment of the
                                development application. A specific site based acoustic
                                assessment report has been prepared for the proposed
                                development with the report being reviewed by Council’s peer
                                review consultant.
                                The proposed development’s unenclosed balconies, open
                                rooftop terrace and ground level dining areas still represent
                                components of the building design which have potential to create
                                an acoustic impact and nuisance.
                                The Applicant’s recommendation of managing noise emissions
                                from vehicle movement and outdoor social activities are
                                proposed to be met during the daytime and evening with the
                                inclusion of proposed acoustic treatments (i.e. acoustic fencing /
                                walls and acoustic awnings).
                                Noise emissions during the hours of night-time can be met by
                                prohibiting use of the pool and limiting gatherings in the outdoor
                                dining space during the hours of night-time.