2022-08-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  9 AUGUST 2022


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposal seeks approval to utilise unit one of four approved Multiple Dwelling units for short-
term accommodation for up to six persons within 3 bedrooms.
The application is recommended for refusal as the proposal will further erode the permanent
housing in the area and there is no need for additional accommodation for visitors to the area. The
proposal is contrary to the scheme’s requirements to maintain the area as predominantly home to
permanent residents and the use is not proposed within a well-established resort or holiday units,
does not satisfy carparking requirements and has the potential to impact on the amenity of
permanent residents.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 9 August 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0027.01 & OPW21/0047.01 for
an Other Change to a Development Approval for Material Change of Use for Multiple Dwellings
and Operational Work (Stormwater, drainage works, earthworks and landscaping) to include short-
term accommodation, situated at 30 & 32 James Street, Noosaville 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 permanent housing in the area, impacting permanent resident amenity.
     2.    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:
           a.    The proposal is located in an area that has a substantial number of properties
                 being used for visitor accommodation and/or properties permitted for visitor
                 accommodation. The introduction of additional short-term accommodation within
                 a unit complex is not consistent with the purpose of the zone.
           b.    The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility
                 within a recently approved multiple units development and is not located within a
                 well-established resort or holiday units.
     3.    The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.4.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(t) and
           Performance Outcome PO21 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code as:
           a.    Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental
                 impacts on the residential amenity of permanent residents.
           b.     While the code seeks to maintain visitor accommodation in the area, it does not
                  seek to increase the extent of visitor accommodation within the area to the
                  detriment of permanent residents.
     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:
           a.    The proposed visitor accommodation is not appropriately located and integrated
                 with permanent residents in the area given the number and density of properties
                 currently being used for visitor accommodation and/or permitted for visitor
                 accommodation.
           b.    The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed
                 by residents.
     5.    There is no need for additional short-term accommodation in the area.
     6.    The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO12 of the Visitor
           Accommodation Code and Performance Outcome PO6 of the Driveway and Parking
           Code as insufficient car parking is proposed on site to address the likely parking
           demands.


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