Meeting papers

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                             17 JULY 2023


5.1     MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - BAR, FOOD, AND
        DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, RESORT COMPLEX AT 61
        NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
        (REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 11
        JULY 2023 - ITEM 5.1)



Author            Development Assessment Manager, Patrick Murphy
                  Development & Regulation Department
Index             Application / MCU21/0110
Attachments       1.   ATTACHMENT 1 - MCU21 0110 - PROPOSED CONDITIONS
                  2.   ATTACHMENT 2 - MCU21 0110 - MANAGER DEVELOPMENT
                       ASSESSMENT REPORT
                  3.   ATTACHMENT 3 - MCU21 0110 - PROPOSAL PLANS




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application seeks to develop a 106 room hotel on land within Noosa Springs, the hotel is to
operate as an integrated development utilising the existing facilities at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa
Resort.

The site is split zoned, with both the Tourist Accommodation Zone and the Recreation and Open
Space Zone applying to the site. The application of split zoning to the site was in response to the
need for an odour buffer between future development and the nearby sewage treatment plant
(STP). Supporting documentation has assessed the odour impacts of the STP to determine the
appropriate building footprint and associated outdoor recreation areas. This material has been
reviewed and supported by Council’s consulting odour expert with conditions recommended to
address use of outdoor areas and ventilation of the building at its interface with the accepted odour
limit. The built form has been sited within the determined footprint with some outdoor dining and
recreational facilities proposed to be located outside of this area.

The proposed built form is consistent with the prevailing built form within Noosa Springs and
compliments the golf clubhouse and spa facilities which are located nearby. The building exceeds
the height limit in limited areas due to the topography of the site and the large footprint which is
anticipated in buildings providing resort accommodation.

The built form extends over both zones with the extent of site cover not exceeding the combined
amount permitted within the Tourist Accommodation Zone and Recreation and Open Space Zone.
The extent of plot ratio over the whole site does not exceed the amount permitted under the Tourist
Accommodation Zone.

The application has also demonstrated compliance with the carparking, bushfire, and water
quality/quantity requirements of the Noosa Plan whilst variations to setbacks are supported.

The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
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