App F - Code Table - Visitor Accommodation Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.5 Visitor Accommodation Code




                                                                                                                      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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