2021-09-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           7 SEPTEMBER 2021


     Matters Raised                                         Comments
     Character                                              The planning scheme prioritises the preservation
     Concerned about the increasing number of               of medium density residential neighbourhoods for
     dwellings offering short-term accommodation with       predominantly permanent residential dwellings
     Ann Street.                                            and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding
                                                            residential areas from the impacts of short-term
     Ann Street is a quieter street to that of Gympie
                                                            accommodation. This concern was addressed in
     Terrace and the conversion to short term
                                                            the report above.
     accommodation will impact on the character of
     Ann street.
     The proposal is contrary Noosa Plan 2020 Short
     Term Accommodation (STA) strategy which
     states: that “Neighbourhoods of permanent
     residents should be protected from influxes of
     short term visitors whose interests and priorities
     are not compatible with residential amenity.”
     No demonstrated need for short term                    Agreed – the locality contains an extensive
     accommodation                                          number of properties that are being used for the
     “there is little enough housing in Noosa as things     purpose of short term accommodation
     are now”

5.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to use a duplex, situated within the Medium Density Residential Zone, for the
purpose of short-term accommodation. The planning scheme seeks to prioritise the preservation of
medium density residential neighbourhoods for predominantly permanent residential dwellings and
seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding residential areas from the impacts of short-term
accommodation. The proposal is located in an area that it is predominantly home to permanent
residents, with some properties being used for visitor accommodation and/or properties permitted
for visitor accommodation. The introduction of additional short-term accommodation within a duplex
is not consistent with the purpose of the zone. Additional visitor accommodation is not needed in the
area and is likely to further erode the residential amenity for permanent residents in the area.
Accordingly, the application is recommended for refusal.

Departments/Sections Consulted:
       Chief Executive Officer        Community Services                              Corporate Services
       Executive Officer              Community Development                           Financial Services
       Executive Support              Community Facilities                            ICT
                                      Libraries & Galleries                           Procurement & Fleet
                                      Local Laws                                      Property
                                      Waste & Environmental Health                    Revenue Services

       Executive Services         x   Environment & Sustainable Development           Infrastructure Services
       Community Engagement           Building & Plumbing Services                    Asset Management
       Customer Service           x   Development Assessment                          Buildings and Facilities
       Governance                     Economic Development                            Civil Operations
       People and Culture             Environmental Services                          Disaster Management
                                      Strategic Land Use Planning                     Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                      Design and Delivery




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