2017-04-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA    11 APRIL 2017




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    11 APRIL 2017

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                 The Beach Road Holiday Homes cater to the higher end of the market and, for the majority
                 of Noosa North Shore’s holiday makers, are not an alternative for those seeking budget
                 accommodation. The potential loss of 19 houses from year round availability will have no
                 discernable impact implications for Noosa North Shore’s overall visitor market and its mix
                 of accommodation.

                 3.2 | Economic and Other Implications
                 Noosa North Shore’s visitor accommodation, whether upscale or budget, services a niche
                 market by virtue of its geographical separation (ferry access only) from Noosa’s, and the
                 Sunshine Coast’s, major tourism precincts and shopping leisure/entertainment facilities.
                 Limited retail facilities serving the Noosa North Shore area, consisting of a pub which only
                 trades limited weekend hours and a very small general store, means that visitors must bring
                 all or most of their food, drink and other supplies with them.
                 Inconvenient access to Noosa’s shops and restaurants, and other leisure and entertainment
                 facilities and attractions, and the need to time the use of such activities with the ferry’s
                 operating hours, is probably a limiting factor in the appeal of Beach Road Holiday Homes
                 (as evident by its   low occupancy rate).        While this lack of local retail and
                 leisure/entertainment  spending    opportunities   complements     the   budget    and
                 caravan/camping market, the upscale nature of the Beach Road Holiday Homes
                 development would likely need a certain level of retail and hospitality facilities close by to
                 boost its longer term viability.
                 As opportunities for visitors to spend on retail/entertainment in Noosa North Shore are very
                 limited, a potential reduction in Beach Road Holiday Homes available for short stay visitors
                 is unlikely  to have   any   discernible impact   on  the  viability of its retail and
                 leisure/entertainment facilities.

                 Other Potential Benefits
                 The secluded nature and environmental setting of the Beach Road Holiday Homes is a large
                 part of its attraction. Although all owners have a strong vested interest in maintaining their
                 properties, common facilities and the bushland setting, not all guests are as considerate.
                 The presence of permanent residents should assist in maintaining the quality of both the
                 properties and the environmental setting through greater (passive) monitoring of changes,
                 fire danger or behavioural issues as they occur for the benefit of both visitors and residents.
                 The potential addition of 19 permanent households will also benefit Noosa North Shore’s
                 limited retail facilities, albeit modestly, through more local spending.  The average
                 Queensland household spends approximately $33,400 per annum on retail goods and
                 services. While only a very small fraction of such an amount per household could be
                 captured by the general store and pub, it may nevertheless assist in expanding the range
                 of food and other convenience goods carried to the benefit of both Noosa North Shore’s
                 residents and visitors.

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                 Noosa North Shore Needs Assessment
                 16017 Rev 0 Draft
                 11 November 2016

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