Response to Submissions -commented

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Table 1 – Issues and Responses
               Issue                                                   Response
The development extending beyond                  The proposed hotel development is defined as a
the Tourist Accommodation Zone                    “Resort Complex” which is a consistent use within the
and into the Recreation and Open                  TAZ, being for short-term accommodation, which is
Space Zone.                                       encouraged.

                                                  It is accepted that the proposed development
                                                  extends into the ROSZ and is not consistent in that
                                                  zone; however, is on the same parcel of land, and is
                                                  to be integrated with the existing Noosa Springs Golf
                                                  and Spa Resort facilities.

                                                  The development is well located within Noosa Heads,
                                                  has been integrated within the site and will not cause
                                                  any significant off site impacts upon the character or
                                                  amenity of the area. Further, makes for efficient use
                                                  of land and infrastructure, which from a town
                                                  planning perspective is highly desirable. This is
                                                  particularly the case in the Noosa area, where there
                                                  are very limited development opportunities.

                                                  The Economic Impact Assessment confirms there is a
                                                  significant lack of luxury, full service hotel experiences
                                                  in the Noosa area, which suffers from a shortage of
                                                  short-stay accommodation rooms and chronic
                                                  shortage of high-end luxury accommodation 6 . The
                                                  only other full service hotel in Noosa is the Sofitel,
                                                  which was constructed in 1989.

                                                  There are a number of relevant matters that warrant
                                                  approval of the proposal, including a significant need
                                                  and considerable community benefit including
                                                  economic benefits in the short and long term. The
                                                  economic benefits are substantial, including provision
                                                  of 202 jobs and $25.7M (in GPR terms) during
                                                  construction and 14.3M (in GRP terms) and 158 jobs
                                                  once operational7.

The use of the Recreation and Open While part of the subject land is included within the
Space    Zone    not    being   for ROSZ, the land is privately owned, and not available


6
    Economic Impact Assessment, part 6, page 24
7
    Economic Impact Assessment, part 6, page 24

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16022 – Noosa Springs “Boutique Hotel”