Planning report 2021 other change

                                                                                                                                proposal report




       (s)Development in the Medium Density and High Density Housing zones accommodates a
       greater diversity in housing types including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement
       facilities and residential care facilities.

The use of the site for short term accommodation provides visitor accommodation for the area in a
building form that is characteristic of the area.


Medium Density Residential Zone Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the Medium Density Residential Zone Code and is
considered to comply with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Code which include:

       (b) The character of medium density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as
           proximity to beaches, the Noosa River, recreation spaces, centres, topography, availability
           of views, the established vegetated character, the presence of visitor accommodation and
           the age of development.
       (c) Development makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of residential
           neighbourhoods by maintaining a low scale character with well designed buildings and
           landscaping that enhance the streetscape.
       (d) New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.

The short term accommodation use is proposed to be located in an approved two storey duplex dwelling
that complements the scale of development in the area.

It is noted that the outcomes of the zone also state:

      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.

The subject site is surrounded by visitor accommodation in the form of resort complexes to the north
and west with the adjoining site to the east currently being developed for units that are approved for
permanent or visitor accommodation. The Islander Resort is located to the east of the site and further
reinforces the visitor accommodation use in the area.

The use of the subject site for visitor accommodation is not considered to prejudice the outcome of the
zone as there are still areas in the locality available for permanent accommodation further to the south of
the site..

A review of the most relevant sections of the code is detailed below:

Performance Outcomes                     Acceptable Outcomes                         Proposal Compliance

PO6                                      AO6.1
Visitor accommodation is limited         Home-based businesses allow for up to       Not applicable – not a traditional bed and breakfast - host not on
to formats compatible with the           four short term guests to be
                                                                                     site.
character and use of the area so as      accommodated within the home of the
not to cause unreasonable loss of        host while the host remains in residence,
residential amenity, having regard       such as traditional bed and breakfast
to:                                      accommodation.

    a)    the privacy of residents       AO6.2                                       Not a party house. Premises to be used for luxury holiday rental
    on the subject property or           Short-term accommodation does not:          and not to be rented out for parties. Each dwelling unit
    adjoining properties;                a) constitute a party house;                comprises 3 bedrooms and one kitchen area.



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