MCU21/0110 - Application For Material Change Of Use - Bar, Food, And Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport And Recreation, Resort Complex At 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads · Attachment 2 - MCU21 0110 - Manager Development Assessment Report

     Analysis should include impacts on all
                                                              Not a relevant planning consideration noting that
     Noosa Springs Resort existing facilities –
                                                              the applicant is the owner of the land on which the
     golf course, recreational and social
                                                              golf course and associated facilities are located.
     facilities
                                                              No function centre is proposed within the hotel,
                                                              functions and conferences will continue to occur
                                                              within the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort,
                                                              which is reflected in a condition within the
                                                              recommendation.

5.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to develop a of 106 room 5-star hotel on land within the existing Noosa
Springs development. The site is split zoned, with both the Tourist Accommodation Zone and the
Recreation and Open Space Zone affecting the site. The split zoning at the time sought to
recognise the need for a buffer distance (to mitigate potential odour impacts) associated with the
nearby sewage treatment plant (STP). Supporting documentation has assessed the odour impacts
of the STP to determine the appropriate building footprint and associated outdoor recreation areas.
This material has been reviewed and supported by Council’s consulting odour expert with
conditions recommended to address use of outdoor areas and ventilation of the building at its
interface with the accepted odour limit.
The proposed built form is consistent with the prevailing built form within Noosa Springs and
compliments the golf clubhouse and spa facilities which are located nearby. The building does
exceed the height limit due to the topography of the site and the large footprint anticipated in
buildings providing resort accommodation. Site cover does not exceed the combined amounts
permitted for both the Tourist Accommodation Zone and the Recreation and Open Space Zone
whilst the plot ratio complies with the requirements of the Tourist Accommodation Zone. The
application has also demonstrated compliance with the carparking, bushfire, and water
quality/quantity requirements of the Noosa Plan whilst variations to setbacks associated with the
two-level car park and elevated tennis courts are supported.
The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions.
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        Mayor                         Community Services                                  Corporate Services

        Councillors                   Director                                            Director

                                      Community Development                               Financial Services

        Chief Executive Officer       Community Facilities                                Fleet

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                                      Local Laws                                          Procurement

                                      Waste & Environment Health                          Property

                                                                                          Revenue Services



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        Director                  X   Director                                            Director

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        Customer Service          X   Development Assessment                              Buildings & Facilities

        Governance                    Economic Development                                Civil Operations

        People & Culture              Environmental Services                              Disaster Management

                                  X   Strategic Land Use Planning                         Infrastructure Planning,
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