2021-02-09 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     9 FEBRUARY 2021


The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Framework as it is located within a higher density area,
in close proximity to the tourist and recreational activities on Gympie Terrace and the Noosa River.
Locality Provisions
The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Plan Area and is zoned Medium Density
Residential. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use with the zone and is required to follow
an impact assessable application process.
The Medium Density Residential Zone Code and the Noosaville Local Plan Code both include
provisions which address the potential impacts of short term accommodation. The relevant
provisions are:
Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
          (a)   Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
                residents.
          (h)   Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-established
                resorts and holiday units.
6.3.2.3 Assessment Criteria
AO6.2
Short-term accommodation does not:
a.    constitute a party house;
b.    create noise that would unreasonably impact on the residential amenity enjoyed by the
      adjoining or surrounding properties.
PO6
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats compatible with the character and use of the area so as
not to cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity, having regard to:
a.    the privacy of residents on the subject property or adjoining properties;
b.    any likely increase in noise to adjoining properties;
c.    the scale of the use and its compatibility with the character and uses within the property or
      surrounding area;
d.    retention of the primary residential function of an area;
e.    the residential function and arrangement of common property;
f.    the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local road network;
g.    the impact of waste storage areas on the visual amenity of the area;
h.    the location of waste storage areas in relation to sensitive land uses; and
i.    any impact on shared vehicular access or parking.
Noosaville Local Plan Code
7.2.4.2         Purpose and Overall Outcomes
(f)   The Noosaville local plan area maintains its roles for both the provision of much of the
      commercial, retail, administrative, industrial and social needs of the coastal urban portion of
      Noosa Shire and as a major focus area for visitor accommodation and services.
(s)   Development in the Medium Density and High Density Housing zones accommodates a
      greater diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
      facilities and residential care facilities.


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