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Appendix F Code Table – Visitor Accommodation Code Application for a Development Permit – Material Change of Use for Short-Term Accommodation in a 46.5m² dwelling. 122 Musa Vale Road, Cooroy 4563 QLD Lot 304 on SP118015 James Austin & Jody Austin 22nd April 2026
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9.3.5 Visitor Accommodation Code
9.3.5.1 Application
This code applies to acceptable development which is subject to requirements and to assessable development identified as requiring assessment against the Visitor
Accommodation code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
9.3.5.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Visitor Accommodation code is to ensure visitor accommodation is appropriately located, designed and operated in a manner which meets
visitor needs, protects and enhances landscape values, protects the amenity of surrounding premises and avoids conflicts with surrounding uses.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Visitor Accommodation Code are:
(a) Visitor accommodation is compatible with and benefits from Noosa Shire’s natural environmental values.
(b) Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in coastal areas and in the hinterland.
(c) Visitor accommodation is located and designed in a manner which sensitively responds to site characteristics.
(d) Visitor accommodation does not detrimentally impact upon the biodiversity and natural landscape values of its setting.
(e) Visitor accommodation does not deplete housing stock for permanent residents;
(f) The density and design of visitor accommodation integrates with the urban or landscape fabric of its particular locality.
(g) Visitor accommodation located near permanent residents does not detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents.
(h) Visitor accommodation does not impact on the ability of rural land owners to carry out agricultural pursuits.
(i) Visitor accommodation provides high quality amenities and facilities commensurate with its setting, the types of accommodation supplied and the length of
stay accommodated.
(j) Visitor accommodation forms a key element of the local tourism industry.
(k) Visitor accommodation provides for a wide range of visitors.
FOR ACCEPTED DEVELOPMENT
The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted development that complies with
the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application
for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).
FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met.
Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding
performance outcome.
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9.3.5.3 Assessment Criteria
Table 9.3.5.3.1 - Criteria for assessment
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comments
All Visitor Accommodation
Location
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1 – Complies
Visitor accommodation is located such that it avoids Visitor accommodation is not located within: The proposed dwelling for Short term
conflicts with nearby land uses. (a) 150 metres of land within the Low impact industry accommodation (STA) is greater than 250m from the
zone; nearest rural pursuit.
(b) 200 metres of land within the Medium impact
industry zone; AO1.2 – Complies
(c) the designated separation area of a Key No educational establishment or childcare centre is
Resource Area; located within 100m of the STA.
(d) 250 metres of an intensive animal industry,
intensive horticulture use or rural industry; or
(e) 100 metres of agricultural operations on adjoining
premises.
Editor’s Note— Key Resource Areas and separation areas
are shown on the Extractive Resources Overlay Map
AO1.2
Visitor accommodation is not within 100 metres of an
educational establishment or childcare centre.
PO2 AO2.1 AO2.1 & AO2.2 – Not applicable
Development is located on a site with an area sufficient Within the urban boundaries, the site of a tourist park
to accommodate the use without detracting from the has a minimum area of 8,000m2.
character and amenity of the local area, including AO2.2
residential amenity. AO2.3 – Complies
In the Rural zone the site used for a tourist park has a
The subject land is 41.56 hectares more than 10
minimum area of 10 hectares.
times the minimum area required.
AO2.3
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In the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone the site
used for Nature-based tourism or short-term
accommodation has a minimum area of 4 hectares.
Effects of use
PO3 No acceptable outcome provided PO3 – Complies
Development has a scale and density that is The proposed short-term accommodation has a scale
compatible with the intent of the zone and the and density that is compatible with the intent of the
preferred character for the local area in which it is Rural Zone and the preferred character of the local
located. area.
The use is to be established within an existing
approved self-contained small dwelling on a 41.56
hectare rural property. No new building work,
vegetation clearing, earthworks, access changes or
servicing upgrades are proposed.
Importantly, the proposal reduces the scale and
intensity of visitor accommodation on the land. Rather
than continuing short-term accommodation within the
existing larger five-bedroom main dwelling, the use is
to be confined to the much smaller one-bedroom
small dwelling.
This results in a materially reduced visitor
accommodation outcome that is more consistent with
the low-intensity rural character of the locality.
The proposal supports the primary residential function
of the land. The main dwelling is occupied by one of
the owners as her principal place of residence and is
to be retained for permanent residential occupation.
The application does not seek approval for an
additional short-term accommodation use on the land.
Rather, the existing short-term accommodation
approval applying to the main dwelling will be
relinquished, and short-term accommodation will be
confined to the existing 46.5m² small dwelling.
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In these circumstances, the proposal represents a
smaller-scale and lower-intensity form of short-term
accommodation that is compatible with the preferred
character of the area and the intent of the zone.
PO4 AO4.1 AO4 – Complies with all AO’s
Visitor accommodation is located such that it preserves Accommodation adjacent to or within 50 metres of an
the safety of guests and does not impact on the existing electricity substation incorporates noise
function of infrastructure including: attenuation measures to mitigate noise impacts.
(a) the major road network; AO4.2
(b) the North Coast railway line; Buildings and structures (including swimming pools,
(c) existing and future electricity supply sheds, tennis courts and outbuildings) are not
infrastructure; and constructed under overhead electricity transmission
(d) water supply and waste water treatment. lines, or within electricity easements.
AO4.3
Accommodation
(a) within a designated transport noise corridor; or
(b) within 100 metres of an existing electricity
substation—
(i) incorporates noise attenuation measures to
mitigate noise impacts and;
(ii) guests are not accommodated in
lightweight shelters (such as tents, yurts,
recreational vehicles, or relocatable
dwellings).
Editor’s Note— The State Planning Policy Interactive
Mapping System can be used to find out if a property is
located in a designated transport noise corridor or close to
electricity infrastructure.
AO4.4
Accommodation within a water catchment area relies
on minimal clearing of natural vegetation, earthworks,
and movement of sediments or nutrients from the site
and any on-site disposal of effluent is to a secondary
treatment standard.
Editor’s Note— The water supply buffer area is shown on
the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps.
AO4.5
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Accommodation does not occur within 400 metres of a
sewerage treatment plant.
Safety and amenity
PO5 No acceptable outcome provided PO5 – Not applicable
Walkways, carparks and publicly accessible facilities,
including toilets, and bicycle racks are located and
designed to allow casual surveillance by other
persons.
PO6 No acceptable outcome provided PO6 – Not applicable
Pathways allow clear sightlines in all directions.
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided PO7 – complies
Adequate lighting is provided to building entrances, The small dwelling is sufficiently lit for safety and
carparks and pedestrian routes. amenity of the users.
PO8 AO8.1 AO8 – Not applicable
Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to allow for For accommodation consisting of multiple lettable
natural surveillance without adversely impacting the tenancies the office or reception area:
privacy of guests or neighbouring premises. (a) is located at the front of the site or is easily
identified from the street; and
(b) enables surveillance of entry points.
AO8.2
The entry points to accommodation are clearly
identifiable and accessible from the car parking areas
and pathways without passing through private open
space areas.
AO8.3
Accommodation is sited so as not to overlook the living
areas of neighbouring premises.
Landscaping AO9.1 AO9 – Complies
PO9 Within urban boundary a minimum of 30% of the site, Adequate landscaped area is provided for the benefit
Adequate landscaped area: inclusive of any buffer or setback areas, is developed of guests and to protect the amenity and privacy of
(a) is provided for the benefit of guests; and maintained as landscaped area for the benefit of adjoining residents.
(b) contributes to establishing an attractive and safe occupants, excluding mixed use buildings with non-
streetscape; and The proposed short-term accommodation is located
within an existing approved small dwelling on a
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(c) protects the amenity and privacy of adjoining residential uses fronting Gympie Terrace where a 41.56 hectare rural property that retains a substantial
residents. minimum of 10% is required. landscaped and vegetated setting.
AO9.2
A landscaped area is provided and maintained within The proposal does not involve any new building
the site for a minimum width of: work, vegetation clearing or changes to the
(a) for a mixed use building with non-residential uses established site presentation. As a result, the
fronting Gympie Terrace, Noosaville: existing rural landscape character of the land will be
(i) 1 metre adjacent to a road frontage; and maintained, guests will continue to benefit from the
(ii) 2 metres adjacent to the rear property landscaped rural setting of the property.
boundary; or
(b) unless otherwise specified above: The amenity and privacy of adjoining residents will
(i) 3 metres adjacent to a road frontage; and remain protected by the large site area and
(ii) 2 metres adjacent to side and rear property separation distances to surrounding properties.
boundaries.
Vehicles AO10 AO8 – Not applicable
PO10 Where adjoining properties in the Low Density
The operation of visitor accommodation avoids the Residential or Medium Density Residential zones and
parking of buses within low level residential streets. located on a local road as defined on the road network
hierarchy, the use does not involve parking of buses
including 4WD buses, exceeding either a 20 seat
capacity or 8 tonne gross vehicle mass on or around
the site.
PO11 AO11.1 PO11 – Complies
Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the site Visitor Accommodation is directly accessible from a Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the
without adversely impacting on the safety of the road sealed road or a good standard gravelled road. site without adversely impacting the safety of the
network. AO11.2 road network. The proposal does not involve any
Visitor accommodation does not gain direct access change to the existing access arrangements and is
from part of the major road network which has a legal to operate from an existing approved small dwelling
speed limit of 90 kilometres per hour or above. with an established access road.
AO11.3
Where: Importantly, the proposal reduces the scale of short-
(a) the site gains access from part of the major road term accommodation on the land by relocating the
network; or use from the existing five-bedroom main dwelling to
(b) more than 10 guests are accommodated— a one-bedroom small dwelling.
vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided on site such
that vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward gear. In those circumstances, the proposal will not
increase traffic generation and is expected to result
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in a reduced traffic demand compared with the
existing approved short-term accommodation
scenario.
AO11.1 – Complies
The proposed visitor accommodation is directly
accessible from Musa Vale Road, which is a good
standard gravelled road. The approved small
dwelling is also served by an existing high quality
access road.
AO11.2 – Complies
The proposal does not gain direct access from a part
of the major road network with a legal speed limit of
90 kilometres per hour or above. Access is obtained
from Musa Vale Road.
AO11.3 – Not applicable
This acceptable outcome is not triggered because
the site does not gain access from part of the major
road network and the proposal does not
accommodate more than 10 guests.
The proposed STA is to occur within a one-bedroom
small dwelling, representing a reduction from the
existing approved five-bedroom dwelling that
accommodates up to 8 people.
PO12 AO12.1 AO12 – Complies
Sufficient on-site car parking is provided to Visitor car parking spaces are: Given the STA is located on a large lot, sufficient
accommodate the number and type of vehicles likely to (a) accessible at all times; parking is provided.
be generated by the visitor accommodation having (b) not located behind locked gates; and
regard to the number of guests, staff or visitors. (c) not located in tandem with a garage or other car
parking space
AO12.2
Short term parking is provided near the office to allow
for check-in and check-out.
Editor’s Note— the rate of car parking required is addressed
in Part 9.4.1 Driveways and Parking Code
AO13.1 – Complies
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PO13 AO13.1 An approved onsite sewage treatment system and
Visitor accommodation is provided with a level of Visitor accommodation is: land disposal area exists on site.
infrastructure and services that: (a) connected to the reticulated sewer infrastructure
(a) is appropriate to its location and setting; network; or AO13.2 – Complies
(b) maintains environmental and public health; and (b) where not located in a sewered area, the Existing rainwater harvesting device provides
(c) is commensurate with the needs of users. premises are connected to an onsite effluent drinking water supply in accordance with NHMRC
treatment and disposal system. 2011.
Editor’s Note—the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018 sets
outs requirements for on-site effluent treatment and disposal.
AO13.2
Visitor accommodation is:
(a) connected to the reticulated water supply
infrastructure network; or
(b) where reticulated water supply is not available,
provided with an alternative drinking water supply
source (e.g. rainwater) that complies with the
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
(NHMRC,2011)
Table 9.3.5.3.2 - Additional criteria for assessment - Tourist parks
Tourist Parks (including camping grounds)
PO14 AO14.1 Not Applicable
The tourist park is of a size and layout that ensures: Outside the urban boundaries:
(a) it can accommodate the intended use, having (a) site density does not exceed five camping or
regard to varying styles and sizes of caravan sites per hectare; and
accommodation; (b) the total area of all buildings and roofed
(b) caravans and recreational vehicles can be easily structures associated with the use does not
manoeuvred onto or removed from sites; exceed 250m2.
(c) adequate separation is provided between
occupants of sites and property boundaries to
ensure visual and acoustic privacy for occupants;
and
(d) guests have a level of residential amenity
appropriate for short term stay.
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PO15 AO15.1 Not Applicable
The entrance and exit are of sufficient width to allow for The entrance road width meets the following minimum
two motorhomes or vehicles towing caravans to safely requirements:
pass one another. (a) for a two-way entrance/exit road— 7 metres; or
(b) for a one-way entrance road—
(i) 7 metres if incorporating a standing bay, or
(ii) otherwise— 4 metres; or
(c) for a one-way exit road— 4 metres.
AO15.2
A short term standing area with minimum dimensions
of 4 metres x 20 metres is provided either as a
separate bay or as part of a one-way entrance road.
PO16 AO16 Not Applicable
The internal road layout and design caters for all For internal roads:
anticipated vehicle use enabling suitable (a) vehicular access is provided to each caravan,
manoeuvrability and safety and avoiding congestion. tent and cabin site;
(b) emergency vehicles can access all buildings and
each caravan, tent and cabin site;
(c) roads have a drained all weather surface; and
(d) roads have a minimum width of 4 metres if one-
way or 6 metres if two-way
PO17 AO17.1 Not Applicable
Landscape buffers and screening minimise adverse A 2 metre wide landscaped buffer is provided along all
visual impacts on the streetscape and neighbouring road frontages.
uses. AO17.2
A 3 metre wide landscaped buffer is provided along all
other boundaries.
AO17.3
Laundry, toilet and washing facilities are not located
within 12 metres of a property boundary.
PO18 No acceptable outcome provided Not Applicable
Areas dedicated to storage, vehicle wash-down, waste
collection and disposal (including dump points), clothes
drying or other utilities do not:
(a) detract from the amenity of the local area;
(b) cause nuisance to park guests; or
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(c) pollute stormwater.
PO19 AO19.1 Not Applicable
On large properties outside the urban boundaries the Self-contained camping:
overnight parking of fully self-contained recreational (a) occurs on sites at least 10 hectares in area
vehicles is facilitated where: located outside the urban boundaries;
(a) no infrastructure or guest facilities are provided; (b) is no closer than 100 metres from a rural
(b) no recreational vehicles are provided by the host activity on an adjoining property;
or permanently parked on site; (c) ensures parked recreational vehicles are
(c) the use does not interfere with existing rural visually screened from any dwelling on
activities on adjoining premises; adjoining properties;
(d) the amenity of the surrounding area is protected; (d) provides guests with no power, drinking
and water, ablutions, cooking facilities, refuse
(e) there is no adverse impact on the safety, bins or dump point facilities; and
efficiency and functioning of the road network. (e) allows for no more than five recreational
vehicles to be parked on site over any night.
AO19.2
Guests:
(a) are accommodated in self-contained
recreational vehicles containing fresh water,
grey water and black water storage;
(b) supply their own accommodation; and
(c) stay no more than four consecutive nights.
AO19.3
Safe vehicular access to and from the site for
heavy vehicles is provided in accordance with
Council’s standard drawings.
Editor’s Note— Proponents should enquire as to the
appropriate standard based on the particular road and
the specific proposal.
Table 9.3.5.3.3 - Additional criteria for assessment - Nature-based tourism
Nature-based tourism (where including accommodation)
PO20 AO20.1 Not Applicable
Nature-based tourism:
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(a) has an indelible connection with the The Nature-based tourism accommodation is
environmental, cultural heritage or scenic amenity located within 1 kilometre and has a direct
values of the site and these values are protected association with:
through the use; (a) an area of environmental, natural or scenic
(b) adopts construction methods that have minimal significance such as a National Park, nature
environmental impact; refuge, nature reserve, mountain range, lake
(c) is designed and operated in a manner that or waterway; or
promotes the conservation of resources such as (b) a publicly accessible recreational feature
energy and water; such as the Noosa Trail Network.
(d) adopts best practice waste and recycling systems; AO20.2
(e) remains subordinate to rather than dominating the Buildings and structures do not occupy more than
natural features of the site with a site layout and 5% of the site area with no more than 1,000m2 of
design that blends into the landscape; and gross floor area.
(f) contributes to the wellbeing of the natural areas AO20.3
and community in which it is located. Buildings take the form of small, separate
freestanding cabins.
AO20.4
The development supplies the equivalent of at
least 33% of its power needs through renewable
sources such as the installation of photovoltaic
cells.
AO20.5
The development harvests rainwater for use on
site meeting at least 75% of its water requirements.
AO20.6
Stormwater and drainage design ensures the
natural hydrology is not adversely impacted and
water is reused on site.
AO20.7
Development including access ways is generally
limited to areas already cleared of natural
vegetation.
AO20.8
The retention of existing mature trees is maximised
in order to retain the landscape character of the
area.
AO20.9
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New landscaping is dominated by locally endemic
species, reflecting as close as practicable the
natural state of the site.
AO20.10
Accommodation buildings are designed and
constructed to take advantage of the sun and
breezes to heat buildings in winter and cool them
in summer.
AO20.11
Buildings have construction materials and colour
palettes that respond to the textures and colours of
the surrounding landscapes to allow the buildings
to blend and not stand out in their natural
surroundings.
Editor’s Note— Appropriate colours will depend on the
existing native vegetation and backdrop, but may include
muted tones such as green, olive green, blue green,
grey green, yellow green, green blue, indigo, brown, and
blue grey. Adaptive reuse of well-established rural
buildings is encouraged.
PO21 AO21.1 Not Applicable
Nature based tourism provides experiences that Guests have the opportunity to participate in low
increase visitor appreciation and understanding of impact non-motorised nature based recreational
natural and cultural values. pursuits (such as bushwalking, kayaking, bicycle
riding or observing wildlife).
AO21.2
The use provides for environmental or cultural
heritage interpretation and education.
Table 9.3.5.3.4 - Additional criteria for assessment - Short-term accommodation
Short-term accommodation
PO22 AO22.1 AO22.1 – Complies
In mixed use developments, buildings are designed and Mixed use building formats ensure: The proposal is not a mixed-use building
uses operated to ensure resident guests: (a) separate identifiable, well lit and safe pedestrian
access to building entries and units;
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(a) are not unduly impacted by business or (b) private accommodation spaces are clearly
entertainment activities; defined by using features such as low walls,
(b) are afforded a high level of privacy and security; changes in surface texture or other landscape
and treatments; and
(c) have access to a reasonable level of private (c) business or entertainment customers and
outdoor living space. patrons do not have access to areas that are
intended for the exclusive use of resident
guests. AO22.2 – Complies
AO22.2 The small dwelling is located on a rural property with
Accommodation units are provided with private open extensive area for private open space with 49m² of
space or a balcony directly accessible from a covered deck area.
habitable room that:
(a) is a minimum area of 6m²;
(b) has a minimum dimension of 2 metres; and
(c) does not accommodate air conditioning units.
PO23 AO23.1 AO23 – Not applicable
Development facilitates the security of people and Walkways, car parks and publicly accessible facilities, The proposal is located on a rural property of 41
property having regard to: including toilets, and bicycle racks are located and hectares
(a) opportunities for casual surveillance and sight designed to allow casual surveillance by other
lines; persons.
(b) exterior building design that promotes safety; AO23.2
(c) adequate lighting; Pathways allow clear sightlines in all directions.
(d) appropriate signage and wayfinding; and AO23.3
(e) building entrances, loading and storage areas that Adequate lighting is provided to building entrances,
are well lit and lockable after hours. car parks and pedestrian routes.
AO23.4
The property, including service areas can be secured
at night time.
Editor’s Note— Applicants may find useful guidance in
the Queensland Government’s Crime Prevention
through Environmental Design Guidelines for
Queensland.
PO24 No acceptable outcome provided PO24 – complies
Short term accommodation is limited to formats The proposed short-term accommodation is limited to a
compatible with the character and use of the area so as format that is compatible with the character and use of
the area and will not result in any unreasonable loss of
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not to cause unreasonable loss of residential amenity to residential amenity to adjoining properties. The use is to
adjoining permanent residential areas, having regard to: occur within an existing approved one-bedroom small
(a) the privacy of residents on the subject property or dwelling on a 41.56 hectare rural property.
adjoining properties;
(b) any likely increase in noise to adjoining This is a low-intensity accommodation format that is
properties; consistent with the rural character of the locality.
(c) the scale of the use and its compatibility with the
character and uses within the property or A single-bedroom dwelling used intermittently for short
surrounding area; stays is consistent with the Planning Scheme’s intent
(d) the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local that short-term accommodation in the Rural Zone
road network; remain small-scale and subordinate to the primary rural
(e) the impact of waste storage areas on the visual and residential use of the land.
amenity of the area or sensitive land uses; and
(f) any impact on shared vehicular access or parking. The main dwelling is occupied by one of the owners as
her principal place of residence and will be retained for
permanent residential occupation. Short-term
accommodation will be confined to the existing 46.5m²
small dwelling, ensuring that visitor accommodation
remains clearly secondary to the primary residential use
of the land in both scale and function.
The proposal will not adversely affect the privacy or
amenity of adjoining properties. The small dwelling is
located on a large rural holding with substantial
separation distances to surrounding properties. No new
building work or external changes are proposed.
The use will therefore continue to operate within the
site’s existing built form and established rural setting.
The proposal will also not result in any unreasonable
increase in noise, traffic, waste or access impacts.
Importantly, the application does not expand visitor
accommodation on the land. Rather, it reduces the
scale of the approved short-term accommodation by
relocating that use from the existing five-bedroom main
dwelling to the much smaller one-bedroom small
dwelling.
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In those circumstances, the proposal is expected to
generate fewer vehicle movements, less guest activity
and less potential for amenity impacts than the existing
approved short-term accommodation scenario.
The existing access and parking arrangements remain
unchanged and are adequate for the reduced-scale use
proposed.
Waste storage will continue to occur within the
established site context of a large rural property and will
not adversely affect the visual amenity of the area or
surrounding sensitive uses.
Overall, the proposal represents a smaller-scale and
more appropriate short-term accommodation outcome
that is fully compatible with the character, use and
amenity expectations of the Rural Zone.
PO25 AO25.1 AO25.1 – Complies
Short-term accommodation in the Rural or Rural In the Rural and Rural Residential Zones, short-term The existing small dwelling proposed to be used as
Residential Zone: accommodation buildings and structures do not STA occupies 0.02% of the site significantly less than
(a) is at a small scale and low density and does not occupy more than 1% of the site area the required 1%. Compared to the existing STA
detract from the rural or rural residential amenity AO25.2 dwelling which occupies 0.33% of the site, which
of adjoining properties; For visitor accommodation in the Rural or Rural represents a reduction in scale of STA on site.
(b) takes the form of small separate buildings rather residential zone, site density does not exceed one
than large floor plates; and accommodation building per hectare. AO25.2 – Complies
(c) complements permanent housing for the resident AO25.3 The site is over 41 ha having 0.02 accommodation
occupant(s) If visitor accommodation takes the form of a single building per hectare, being significantly less than 1 per
guest house or lodge with shared facilities, building hectare.
articulation and distinct roof forms minimise the visual
bulk of the building.
AO25.3 – Complies
The single dwelling is a well-designed building
orientated to take advantage of the northern aspect and
strategically located opening and decks for cool
summer breezes.
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