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


The topography of the site is flat (approx. 2.0 AHD) with the entire site (and adjoining sites)
contained within the Flood Hazard Overlay. The site contains more substantial vegetation at the
site frontage only. A sewer gravity main is located within the site (approx.1.0 metre) parallel to the
rear boundary.
3.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The surrounding area is characterised by a mix of permanent and short-term residential uses,
including the following:
Northeast - 4 Russell Street (opposite the site) is the Noosa River Holiday Park. This holiday
park/tourist park is a significant caravan park with associated site facilities and amenities.
South - 21 Russell Street, ‘Hemingway Villas’, (Figure 6) adjoins the subject site to the southeast.
The existing development comprises a 3 storey x 8 unit Multiple dwelling. Driveway access to this
site is adjacent to the subject site. 21 Russell Street contains 1 approval for short stay letting.




                           Figure 6, 19 - 21 Russell Street existing development.
   Left image, building viewed from Russell Street frontage. Right image shows northern side elevation to
                                                subject site.

Northwest – 15 Russell Street, ‘Munna Court’, (Figure 7) is a 2 storey 1970’s, 6 unit Multiple
dwelling development. A review of Councils Short stay letting approvals data indicates that the
site contains 4 units approved for short stay letting. Of note is an unenclosed private open space
balconies at the rear of the units and a communal area at ground level which will be in proximity to
the new development proposed for the subject site.