Town Planning Assessment Report

   5.2. Assessment Benchmarks

Impact assessable applications require a ‘whole of scheme’ assessment, however, the most
relevant codes associated with the inclusion of the short term accommodation use include:

   +   Noosaville Local Plan Code
   +   Medium Density Residential Zone Code
   +   Visitor Accommodation Code
   +   Works Code

An assessment against the abovementioned codes has revealed that the development is compliant
with or can be conditioned to comply with each. The pertinent issues arising out of an assessment
against each of the codes are discussed below.

Noosaville Local Plan Code

The proposal has been assessed against the Noosaville Local Plan Code and is considered to
comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Code which includes that:

       (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.
The use of the existing dual occupancy for short-term accommodation purposes will assist the local
area in maintaining its role as a major focus area for visitor accommodation and services.

Medium Density Residential Zone Code

The proposed short term accommodation use is considered to achieve or maintain the purpose and
overall outcomes of the code which include that:

       (a)     Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to
               permanent residents

       (b)     The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors
               such as proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres,
               topography, availability of views, the established vegetated character, the
               presence of visitor accommodation and the age of development.

       (c)     Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential
               neighbourhoods by maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings
               and landscaping that enhance the streetscape.

       (d)     New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding
               uses.

       (h)     Short-term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well-
               established resorts and holiday units.

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