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

      Residential development only occurs where it will not prevent or inhibit the conduct of
       existing land uses that are legitimately located or planned for in that location.
      Residential development is designed within the planned capacity of infrastructure
       including roads, water and sewerage.
      A wide range of housing is spread throughout the existing urban areas of Noosa Shire
       and responds to housing needs associated with factors such as changing
       demographics, changing composition of households, and lifestyle choices.
      Additional smaller dwellings on traditional house sites and small dwelling units in
       centres are provided so that the housing mix and choice better reflect community
       needs.
      Council will support the Federal and State Government and community based not-for-
       profit entities in delivering a diverse and comprehensive range of social and affordable
       housing options.
      Major residential developments will be encouraged to incorporate a range of housing
       types including more affordable housing products for the entry buyer and low-income
       housing markets.
      Noosa Shire's exceptional residential character and amenity is derived from the
       subtropical     climate,   relatively low     scale/low  rise  built   environment,
       quality building designs and the presence of landscaped open space around buildings.
       This amenity and character is maintained owing to its significance in protecting the
       lifestyle valued by residents.
      Car parking associated with residential buildings is not the dominant built form element
       when viewed from the street front.
      Outside of the urban footprint limited areas for additional rural residential lifestyles
       provide residents with a semirural living option. These areas are well defined and do
       not extend beyond existing rural residential zoned land. Development in these areas is
       located and designed to avoid conflicts with rural land uses or environmental values.
      The planning scheme protects sites for specific housing styles such as residential care,
       retirement villages and relocatable home parks.
      The planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation where a range of
       accommodation styles support the local tourism industry.
      Neighbourhoods of permanent housing are protected from short-term visitor
       accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents, however
       residents may share their home with guests in a well managed fashion to limit potential
       impacts.
      Party houses, as defined under the Planning Act 2016, are restricted from being
       established in Noosa Shire.


Economy and Employment
The relevant outcomes are outlined below.


      Noosa’s economy is diverse and resilient and development supports both established
       and emerging priority industry sectors by providing business growth pathways.
      Development supports positive business outcomes that are aligned with Noosa's point
       of difference and the 'Noosa Brand' and is focused around high levels of amenity,
       natural character and environmental sustainability.


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Noosa Council Monitoring Report 2022/23