2021-08-10 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       10 AUGUST 2021


Historically the Coastal Communities area, being located adjacent to the eastern seaboard, has
contained a significant number of holiday houses and holiday units. Whilst it is acknowledged that
the location of the subject site would have appeal to potential holiday makers in that it is located
within close proximity of the Peregian village and the patrolled Peregian beach it is located within a
residential zoned area. Over time the use of residential zoned properties for the purpose of short-
term accommodation has eroded the supply of dwellings available for permanent residents. More
recently the ease and popularity of on-line booking platforms has further incentivised property
owners to make properties available for short term accommodation which has further impacted the
supply of dwellings for permanent accommodation. It is noted that 23% of dwellings within the coastal
areas are being used for the purpose of short-term accommodation, and more recently
approximately 115 additional dwellings approved under superseded planning scheme requests, with
numerous requests still to be decided.
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 medium
density residential area and seeks to provide multi-unit accommodation for both permanents and
visitors.
The area zoned Medium Density Residential is predominantly being used for visitor accommodation.
The medium density residential neighbourhood within proximity of the subject site contains
approximately 50% of dwellings being used for the purpose of short-term accommodation.
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.
The applicant submits in this regard that ‘the subject site is located in an area that caters for both for
visitor accommodation as well as residential dwellings used for permanent accommodation. The
use of the subject site for visitor accommodation will not prejudice the outcome for the zone as there
are still areas in the locality available for permanent accommodation.’ The applicant has not provided
any detailed analysis of the extent of visitor accommodation in the area and it is clear that a review
of the number of sites being used for visitor accommodation is impacting the outcome of the zone to
maintain it predominantly for permanents.
Increasing visitor accommodation in this area is likely to further impact on the amenity of remaining
permanent residents and their neighbourhood. It will also further impact on the availability of dwelling
units for permanent residents.
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 and is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents given
resident’s reasonable expectations for the area.
A double garage, and driveway provides sufficient area to park 2-3 cars associated with the proposed
use of the site. As the dwelling contains 5 bedrooms it is likely that at times car parking for more than
2-3 vehicles will be required. Due to the limited distance between the garage and the front boundary
there is limited opportunities for additional car parking on site. When the total number of cars
associated with guests is more than 3 it is envisaged that these additional cars will seek to use the
surrounding area for car parking.
3.    CONSULTATION
3.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
3.2. Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable



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