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

Table 33 Noosa Plan 2020 – Short term accommodation by zone




3.2.2.1 Low Density Residential zone
Overall, the Low density Residential zone purpose is very clear on the type and use of
dwellings acceptable in the zone and the outcomes clearly states the zone is for permanent
residents. This is supported by the Tables of Assessment by making consistent: dwelling
houses, home based business (home hosted accommodation), and limited short term
accommodation only where:
 •    in the applicant's principal place of residence;
 •    the letting of only one dwelling on site;
 •    occupied by short term guests on no more than 4 occurrences in any calendar year; and
 •    occupied by short term guests for a total of no more than 60 nights in any calendar year.
Otherwise short term accommodation of entire house on an ongoing basis is inconsistent
impact use in the zone.
The outcomes for the Low Density Residential zone do however, require further clarity to
support the zone purpose and the visitor uses permitted in the zone providing more outcomes
to be achieved for the limited 4 times / 60 days allowance for short term accommodation by a
resident and home hosted accommodation.


3.2.2.2 Medium and High Density Residential zones
The purpose and outcomes of the Medium and High Density Residential zones lack clarity as
to whether the zones are for permanent residents or visitors or a continued mix of both.
The zone purpose states it is for “medium density multiple dwellings” and “high density multiple
dwellings” both of which terms support permanent and short term occupation.
There is further confusion with the zone outcomes making reference to being “predominantly”
home to permanent residents as well as being “predominantly” for short-term accommodation
in established resorts and units. These outcomes are not mutually exclusive and appear to
conflict with each other with no hierarchy or priority given to permanent residential over short
term accommodation or vise versa. As noted in section 3.2.1.1 the strategic intent is also not
clear on this matter.
The Tables of Assessment support and makes consistent a mix of permanent residents and
visitors with: community residences, dwelling houses, dual occupancy, home based business
(home hosted accommodation), multiple dwellings, retirement facility, residential care facility,
rooming accommodation and short term accommodation being consistent uses in the zone.


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Noosa Council Monitoring Report 2022/23