2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       6 JULY 2021


           erode the dwelling units available for permanent housing in the area, impacting
           permanent resident amenity.
           d.    The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcome
                 (2)(v)(iii) of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code as:
           e.    Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental
                 impacts on the residential amenity of permanent residents.
           f.    The proposal is located on a site which is not identified for tourist accommodation
                 and given the extent of visitor accommodation in the area zoned High Density
                 Residential will impact on the availability of multi units for permanent residents.
     2.    The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and
           (j) of the High Density Residential Zone Code as:
           c.    The proposal is located in an area that is not predominantly home to permanent
                 residents, with many properties being used for visitor accommodation and/or
                 properties permitted for visitor accommodation and the proposal will erode the
                 availability of dwelling units for permanent residents.
           d.    The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility
                 within a recently approved dual occupancy, and is not located within a well-
                 established resort or holiday units.
     3.    The proposal is not consistent with 9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and
           (2)(f) of the Visitor Accommodation Code as:
           c.    The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed
                 by residents given resident’s reasonable expectations for the area.
     4.    There is no need for additional short term accommodation in the area.
B.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
This application seeks an Other Change to an existing development approval to allow the use of
an existing dwelling unit within a duplex to be used for Short Term Accommodation. The dwelling
unit contains 3 bedrooms, and it is proposed that each bedroom accommodate 2 persons therefore
the maximum number of guests proposed is 6.
The applicant advises that the following features relating to the management of the short-term
accommodation are proposed:
    Maximum of 6 guests only within the three bedrooms.
    A local property manager (Aspire/Sunshine Beach Accommodation/Noosa Luxury Holidays)
     will oversee the letting, management and maintenance.
    A code of conduct is to be developed for all guests.
    A local contact person must respond to complaints within 30 minutes of notification.
    The double garage and guest parking will be made available.
    No parties or events are to occur on the premises.
    Restrict the use of outdoor areas after 9pm.
    No parties or events.
The subject site and surrounding locality are detailed in the following aerial photographs:

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