Flashpackers Noosa- Planning Report · 132007.2446.05

accessibility and inclusivity of the tourism experience in the region

7.6 Driveways and Parking Code

The proposal complies with carparking requires in accordance with Table 9.4.1.4 and AO6.2 of the
Code.

Table 6 Car parking requirements

  Use                Planning Scheme Provisions             Required                   Proposed


                     a) one space per 12 guests
  Short-term         capable of being
  Accommodation accommodated; and
                                                                                       7 car spaces and
  (dormitory style                                          7 car spaces and
                     b) one space per staff member;                                    one minibus space
  accommodation                                             one minibus space
                     and
  e.g.
  backpackers)       c) one space for a courtesy
                     shuttle bus




The proposal complies with car parking requirements in accordance the planning scheme, providing
seven car spaces and one minibus space, as required for short-term accommodation. However, it
is important to consider that staff parking is not explicitly accounted for in this calculation. This
oversight is influenced by the unique operational dynamics of the hostel, where backpackers often
reside and work on-site in exchange for reduced or free rent, as indicated in previous town planning
reports.

Additionally, it is worth noting that a significant portion of backpackers, due to their transient
lifestyle, do not typically own cars. Many of them are travellers passing through the area, relying on
public transportation, bicycles, or walking to explore the region. This characteristic of the
backpacker demographic further mitigates the need for extensive staff parking provisions, as the
majority of employees are likely to be in a similar situation, without personal vehicles requiring
parking spaces. Consequently, the decision to allocate fewer spaces for car parking allows for the
optimisation of available land for accommodation purposes, aligning with the tourism objectives of
the Noosa area.




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