PM Submission - John Cochrane - MCU21/0110

“Adamson Town Planning, specialising in providing higher order town planning advice”



             •   the proposed visitor accommodation will provide high quality amenities and facilities
                 commensurate with its setting, the type of high quality or luxury accommodation being
                 supplied and the length of stay being for short term only (OO(h));
             •   the proposed development will provide a significant contribution to the visitor
                 accommodation in the Noosa Heads locality, which forms a key element of the local
                 tourism industry (discussed further below) (OO(i)); and
             •   the proposed visitor accommodation will provide for a high quality “Boutique Hotel” as
                 part of an integrated Resort Complex, for which there is a strong need within the Noosa
                 Heads locality. The only other full service resort is the “Sofitel”, which was constructed in
                 1989. The proposed development will provide a modern visitor accommodation
                 experience and additional choice for visitors (OO(j)).

         The proposed visitor accommodation is consistent with the overall outcomes under the Visitor
         Accommodation Code.

         The following comments are provided about the most relevant performance outcomes:
            • PO1 – the proposed visitor accommodation because of its central and generally isolated
                 location will avoid conflicts with nearby land uses, in particular the residents at “Parkridge
                 Noosa” who are well separated and removed from the site towards the south;
            • PO2 – the proposed development is located on a site having an area (3.84ha) sufficient to
                 accommodate the use without detracting from the character and amenity of the locality
                 with the proposed built form being integrated within a treed and landscaped setting;
            • PO3 – the proposed development has a scale and density that is compatible with the intent
                 of the Tourist Accommodation Zone. While the site is also included within the Recreation
                 and Open Space Zone, these zones need to be considered together for reasons already
                 explained. The proposed development will complement the other uses in the locality and
                 will not adversely impact upon the preferred character for the local area;
            • PO4 – the proposed visitor accommodation is located such that it preserves the safety of
                 guests and does not impact on the function of infrastructure. The proposed visitor
                 accommodation is located to the south of the 2.5 odour contour from the Noosa WWTP
                 located to the northeast, as established by Katestone Environmental Pty Ltd (refer
                 Appendix C) and shown in Figure 7 above (2.5 odour contour line shown in blue);
            • PO5 – the walkways, carparks, and publicly accessible facilities, including toilets, and
                 bicycle racks will be located and designed to allow casual surveillance. Some end of trip
                 facilities for staff have been provided within the existing club house;
            • PO6 – the pathways around the Resort Complex allow clear sightlines in most directions;
            • PO7 - adequate lighting is provided to building entrances, carparks, and pedestrian routes;
            • PO8 – the buildings and outdoor spaces have been designed to allow for natural
                 surveillance without adversely impacting the privacy of guests or neighbouring premises
                 which are well removed from the site;
            • PO9 - adequate landscaping:
                      o is provided for the benefit of guests, including the large lagoon pool and other
                          landscaped outdoor and open spaces;
                      o contributes to establishing an attractive and safe streetscape fronting Resort Drive;
                          and
                      o protects the amenity and privacy of nearby residents;




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