2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                             6 JULY 2021


Whilst the proposal is in part consistent with the Coastal Communities Local Plan in that it
contributes to the provision of tourist accommodation and is not located in an area which is
predominantly permanent residential, the code does not seek to increase visitor accommodation
in the high density residential area and seeks to provide multi-unit accommodation for both
permanents and visitors.
The area zoned High Density Residential is predominantly being used for visitor accommodation,
including Sunshine Vista, Sundancer and La Mer (refer to Figure 10). Furthermore, there are
numerous properties which have a development approval issued prior to the Noosa Plan 2006
which provides for the dwelling units to be used interchangeably for permanent or short term
accommodation.
Increasing visitor accommodation in this area is likely to further impact on the amenity of remaining
permanent residents and impact on the availability of dwelling units for permanent residents.
Similarly the High Density Residential Zone also seeks provide for multi-unit accommodation to
cater for both visitors and permanents and it is considered that there is no need for additional visitor
accommodation in the area.
The proposal is also not consistent with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and (2)(f) of the
Visitor Accommodation Code is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents given
resident’s reasonable expectations for the area.

4   CONSULTATION
4.1 Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2 Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
4.3 Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. 3 properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a summary
and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
 Matters Raised                                    Comments
 Amenity
 The amenity of the area is currently impacted     It is noted that short-term accommodation can result in
 due to the noise from AirBnB parties occurring    amenity impacts when not appropriately managed.
 at the premises
 No on site manager means bad behaviour
 does not get controlled
 Current use of the premises for short-tern
 accommodation has resulted in amenity
 impacts associated with noise (partying, music,
 yelling on the unit situated above the subject
 premises
 Existing use has seen up to 16 people stay on
 the premises including in their cars in the
 garage
 Current point of contact has been ineffectual.
 Currently using pool until 1 or 2 am and
 creating a mess
 Currently being used for short-term which has
 resulted in damage to property and littering
 Sunshine Beach is becoming overcrowded



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