2022-11-14 GC Agenda - Item 4 - Attachment 1 - Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report 2022

       The cost of housing can be high, so special effort is needed to allow for an element of
       affordability within the diversity of new housing provided…Providing housing choice for
       key workers to support key industry sectors is a particular focus...
       Given Noosa Shire's popularity as a destination for visitors, accommodation is under
       increasing pressure from both residents and guests. Visitor accommodation areas at
       Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Noosa North Shore are protected for visitors to the
       exclusion of permanent occupants. The limited number of sites available for new resort
       development is protected for this purpose.
       Conversely, neighbourhoods of permanent residents are protected from influxes of
       short-term visitors whose interests and priorities are not compatible with residential
       amenity. Party houses are restricted from establishing in Noosa Shire.


A diverse and resilient economy
       Noosa Shire enjoys a strong and increasingly sustainable economy. Much of the
       economy is geared towards tourism and population driven industry sectors such as
       retail, health, construction, and accommodation and food services. …
       The Noosa Local Economic Plan aims to broaden the economic structure of the local
       economy by achieving growth in 'smart' industry sectors that offer high economic value
       and low environmental impact. Sustainable tourism is supported as an ongoing
       economic driver. However, encouraging and developing new priority sectors is required
       to develop an economy less reliant on tourism and population driven industries…
       Tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will continue to be so into the future.
       Key visitor areas include Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin
       Marina, Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa North Shore
       and the hinterland.
       Within the hinterland, focus is directed towards high quality nature-based and rural
       tourism experiences and events to diversify and balance the visitor experience across
       Noosa Shire…


Strategic Outcomes
Community Wellbeing
The relevant outcomes are outlined below.
      Noosa Shire remains a special place with a unique identity and lifestyle derived from
       its natural advantages, including the subtropical climate, distinctive landforms, clean
       waterways and vegetated landscapes…
      Noosa Shire has an inclusive community of older people, families, children, young
       adults and other households.
      Local employment, housing, entertainment, services and facilities are provided to meet
       the needs of all generations…


Housing Choice
The relevant outcomes are outlined below.
      Residential development occurs on land that is suited and designated for the intended
       form of housing and avoids any unnecessary removal of significant vegetation.
      Residential development occurs where it is not in the vicinity of land uses that would
       adversely impact the amenity of residents.

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Noosa Council Monitoring Report 2022/23