2021-09-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 7 SEPTEMBER 2021


RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 7 September 2021 regarding Application No. MCU21/0087 for a Development Permit
for Material Change of Use at 51 Tingira Crescent, Sunrise Beach, and:
A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
     1.    The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the
           community and 3.3.3 Housing Choice (n) of the Strategic Framework, as it will further
           erode the dwelling units available for permanent housing in the area, impacting
           permanent resident amenity.
     2.    The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcome (2)(n) and
           Performance Outcomes PO1, PO2 and PO15 of the Coastal Communities Local Plan
           Code as:
           i.    The extent of visitor accommodation has eroded the available supply of permanent
                 housing in the local plan area; and
           ii.   Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental
                 impacts on the residential neighbourhood and amenity of permanent residents.
     3.    The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and (h)
           of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code as:
           i.    The proposal will contribute to the proliferation of visitor accommodation in the area
                 and will further impact on the medium density residential neighbourhood being
                 maintained as predominantly home to permanent residents.
           ii.   The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility
                 within a detached house, and is not located within a well-established resort or
                 holiday units.
     4.    The proposal is not consistent with 9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and (2)(f)
           of the Visitor Accommodation Code as:
           i.    The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed
                 by residents given resident’s reasonable expectations for the area.
     5.    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
This application seeks a Development Permit to use the existing two storey detached dwelling for
the purpose of Short-Term Accommodation. The dwelling has four bedrooms and would
accommodate a maximum of 8 guests.
The applicant advises that:
    They will utilise a local property manager to oversee letting, management and maintenance of
     the premises.
    They will prepare a code of conduct and management agreement for all guests utilising the
     premises for short term accommodation.
    Local contact person to respond to issues.
    Restrict use of outdoor areas after 9pm.
    The two-car garage and associated driveway will be available for carparking for guests.
    No events or parties to occur on the premises.

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