Town Planning Report

23 Bottlebrush Ave, Noosa Heads QLD 4567



1        EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is submitted on behalf of John Haines in support of a development application seeking a
Material change of use (Development permit) for Rooming accommodation (workers
accommodation) upon land at 23 Bottlebrush Avenue, Noosa Heads Qld 4567, formally described as
Lot 140 on RP88934.

This report addresses all relevant town planning requirements associated with the current proposal
with regards to the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020, and the Planning Act 2016.

The proposal seeks to deliver a Rooming accommodation development comprising 16x 1 bed/1 bath
‘units’. The development comprises a three (3) storey built form with a gross floor area (GFA) of 364m2
and site cover of approximately 51% complemented by 183m2 (36%) of landscape cover. The proposal
provides for a total of six (6) car parking spaces, six (6) motorcycle parks, and nine (9) bicycle parking
spaces.

Under the Noosa Plan 2020, the subject site is identified within the High density residential zone and
is situated within the Noosa Heads Local Plan Area, just outside the Noosa Junction Framework area.
The proposed development is identified as being consistent with the intent of the High density
residential zone. Notably, the relevant overall outcomes for the High density residential zone seek:

         The distinct look and feel of existing residential neighbourhoods is retained, and development
         makes a positive contribution to the streetscape by maintaining the predominant character of
         the area and providing well designed buildings and landscaping.

         New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.

         Development caters for both the current and projected demographic, economic and social
         profile of the area, including one and two-person households, households on low to moderate
         incomes and residents with reduced mobility.

In addition to the above, it is noted that the relevant overall outcome for the Noosa Heads Local plan
seeks:

         Housing specific to the needs of students and hospitality workers is provided in or within
         proximity of Noosa Junction.

In view of the above, the proposed development aims to deliver a land use and built form outcome
that is consistent with the intent of both the High Density Residential Zone and the Noosa Heads Local
Plan. It responds directly to the identified need for critical worker accommodation by providing well-
located housing within close proximity to Noosa Junction. Simultaneously, the built form has been
thoughtfully designed to integrate with the surrounding residential context, respecting the
established neighbourhood character and ensuring a high standard of urban design and amenity.

Overall, the proposal is identified as meeting the relevant requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020. As
such, the application should be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.




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