07/1259 - Peregian Beach needs assessment [As Published] · 132007.1259

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6.3 Planning Need

Is the subject site suitable for the proposed development?

Yes, the proposed retail and commercial uses are congruent with the site's
classification under the Peregian Beach Neighbourhood Centre node and the
intended Business Activity uses outlined in the Peregian Beach Village
Masterplan. The site is considered to be a natural expansion zone for the
designated neighbourhood centre at Peregian Beach as outlined in the Noosa
Planning Scheme.

While the proposed accommodation component is not consistent with the current
Semi-Attached zoning, it is congruent will the current accommodation uses and
will enable the continuation of budget holiday accommodation in a long-term
financially sustainable manner. The proposed development will also contribute
more substantially to the affordable accommodation market by providing over four
times the bed spaces as the existing holiday park.

The site is also well located along the main arterial of David Low Way, allowing
good external exposure and accessibility for local residents and workers. The
site's location also provides good accessibility for on-site patrons requiring
accommodation close to natural attractions and other Sunshine Coast
destinations. The site’s retail will conveniently serve on-site tourists and aid in
strengthening the existing Peregian retail and commercial precinct. Overall, the
components of the development are well suited to the site, with the site providing
an appropriately sized area with suitable characteristics to host the mixed-use
development.

Does the proposed tourist development offer visitors a range of
experiences and accommodation types (Desired Environmental Outcome -
Tourism)?

Yes, the proposed tourist development would help to contribute to the Sunshine
Coast's presently constrained tourist product offer by increasing the supply of
affordable accommodation. This is particularly important with the current
predominance of Sunshine Coast accommodation stock catering to the upper-
end of the tourist market, and general decline budget priced stock.

Does the proposed tourist development contribute to the economic well-
being of the Shire; and achieve ecological, economic and social
sustainability? (Desired Environmental Outcomes — Tourism).

As opposed to the currently unviable caravan park, the proposed
accommodation, through the support of on-site retail and commercial facilities,
will be economically more sustainable over the long-term. Such a development
will also make a greater economic contribution to the Peregian community and
will help to strengthen the area as a retail and commercial node, offering a
greater variety of retail services and local office space in which there is a current
undersupply.

The development of economically sustainable budget tourist accommodation is
socially imperative as such facilities allow the continuation of holidays for families
and individuals where affordability is an issue. The proposed development will
help achieve this outcome and, through the provision of more affordable

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