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



Having regard to the volume and nature of community objections, the proposal’s non-compliance
with the planning scheme, and the strategic direction outlined in Amendment 2—which had been
publicly notified prior to the application’s notification period—Council is not satisfied that the
development would achieve acceptable planning outcomes. Tthe application is therefore
recommended for refusal.

The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Departments consulted:

     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services          Corporate Services
             Councillors
     Mayor & Councillors                   Director                    Director
     Chief Executive Officer               Community Development       Financial Services
     Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles   Fleet
     Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture              Revenue Services
     People & Culture                      Community Connection        ICT
     Governance                            Customer Experience         Commercial Property
     Strategy & Environment &              Development & Regulation     Infrastructure Services
     Sustainable Development
     Director                          x   Director                    Director
 x   Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment      Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                       and Delivery
     Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                  Civil and Asset operations
     Destination Management
     Environmental Services                Environmental Health        Asset Management
     Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing         Building & Facilities
                                           Property / Permits          Disaster Management
                                                                       Waste