Further submission from applicant 13.10.2023

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




3. Both the applicant’s and Council’s odour experts have agreed on the location of the 2.5 ou contour,
   and that the establishment and operation of the Resort Complex in this location will not result in
   any unacceptable odour impacts, subject to conditions. Further, the odour experts have agreed
   that the proposed development will not inhibit the operation of the Noosa WWTP from
   functioning safely and effectively due to any reverse amenity impacts. Consequently, the
   proposed development is consistent with the State Planning Policy 2017. It is noted that
   Unitywater did not lodge a properly made submission in objection to the proposal, which is
   significant1.

4. The subject land is wholly contained within the Urban Footprint under the South East Queensland
   Regional Plan 2017 (Regional Plan). Under the Regional Plan, the priority for developing land in
   the Urban Footprint is to accommodate urban growth, where there is an identified need, which is
   the case here. Further, it is intended that the Urban Footprint promote a compact settlement
   pattern and consolidate urban development within established communities. It is also
   acknowledged that the Urban Footprint also contains several areas that have been underutilised
   for a substantial period 2 . The proposed development is for an urban purpose and is entirely
   consistent with the Regional Plan.

5. Under part 2.2 of the Noosa Plan 2020, the planning minister has identified that the Noosa Plan
   appropriately advances the Regional Plan as it applies to the planning scheme area. This does not
   mean there is any inconsistency with the planning scheme or the Regional Plan, when considering
   the development proposal.

6. The applicant has provided economic advice, which confirms there is a significant need for the
   proposed development. It is stated in the Economic Impact Assessment that … while it will be 2022
   before the market returns to pre-COVID levels, the pre-existing shortage of accommodation will re-
   emerge, with a shortage of 671 rooms expected in 2022. By 2023, when the Noosa Springs Boutique
   Hotel is expected in the market, the shortage will be for 683 rooms3. Further, the proposed Noosa
   Springs Boutique Hotel will provide considerable economic benefits for Noosa. The increase in
   room supply of 112 (now 106) rooms will be easily absorbed by the market with only limited or
   marginal impacts on other existing properties4. In the summary, the economic advice states:

      The Noosa Springs Boutique Hotel also addresses a significant lack of luxury, full-service hotel
      product in the Noosa region. Currently, there is only one property (out of 158) that provides a luxury,
      full service hotel experience (i.e. Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort). Furthermore, Noosa suffers from a
      shortage of short-stay accommodation rooms and a chronic shortage of high-end, luxury
      accommodation. (emphasis added)


1
  General Committee Meeting Minutes, 17 July 2023, part B, 5
2
  SEQRP 2017, Urban Footprint, page 101
3
  Economic Impact Assessment, Executive Summary, page ii
4
  Economic Impact Assessment, Executive Summary, page iv


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