2021-07-12 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     12 JULY 2021


             (o)   Development in the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater
                   diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings,
                   retirement facilities and residential care facilities.
   PO1
   Development enhances the role of the coastal communities as a beachside residential area
   which also include a considerable amount of visitor accommodation.
   PO2
   Development contributes to the lifestyle and amenity of residents and visitors in the coastal
   communities.
   PO14
   Development provides a diversity of types and styles of visitor accommodation to cater for a
   range of visitor experiences in close proximity to key tourist areas.
   PO15
   Visitor accommodation is not be located in areas which are predominantly permanent
   residential dwellings
   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.
   Visitor Accommodation Code
   9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
   (b)    Visitor accommodation offers a wide range of experiences for guests both in coastal
          areas and in the hinterland;


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