B - Code Compliance

Visitor Accommodation Code

PO3                                                   AO3                                                                     PO3 - Complies
Development has a scale and density that is No acceptable outcome provided                                                    The repurposing of an existing Multiple Dwelling unit
compatible with the intent of the zone and the                                                                                (Unit 7) for a 3 bedroom Short Term Accommodation
preferred character for the local area in which it is                                                                         suite is of a scale and density that is compatible with
located.                                                                                                                      the intent of the Tourist Accommodation Zone and
                                                                                                                              promotes the preferred character for the local area in
                                                                                                                              which it is located.


PO4                                                     AO4.1                                                                 AO4.1 to AO4.5 – Complies
Visitor accommodation is located such that it           Accommodation adjacent to or within 50 metres of an                   The nearest electricity substation is approximately
preserves the safety of guests and does not impact      existing electricity substation incorporates noise                    2.3km from the site, and the closest Transport Noise
on the function of infrastructure including:            attenuation measures to mitigate noise impacts.                       Corridor is 5.8km from the site on Eumundi-Noosa
a) the major road network;                              AO4.2                                                                 Road, negating the need for noise attenuation
b) the North Coast railway line;                        Buildings and structures (including swimming pools,                   measures. There is an Energex Easement adjacent to
c) existing      and     future    electricity supply   sheds, tennis courts and outbuildings) are not constructed            the site, but no new construction is planned, ensuring
     infrastructure; and                                under overhead electricity transmission lines, or within              compliance with restrictions on building under
d) water supply and waste water treatment.              electricity easements.                                                overhead transmission lines (existing or future). The
                                                        AO4.3                                                                 proposal does not involve earthworks, vegetation
                                                        Accommodation                                                         clearing, or any activities that could cause erosion or
                                                        a) within a designated transport noise corridor; or                   sediment runoff. Additionally, the site is located well
                                                        b) within 100 metres of an existing electricity                       beyond the 400m buffer from the nearest sewerage
                                                              substation—                                                     treatment plant (UnityWater reference STP-NHD001)
                                                           i.    incorporates noise attenuation measures to                   at Lot 17 on SP239726, ensuring compliance with all
                                                                 mitigate noise impacts and;                                  relevant separation requirements.
                                                          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