2022-08-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            9 AUGUST 2022


exclusive use of Unit 1 and is located adjacent to Unit 4 at the opposite end of the complex. The
use is not considered appropriate as it creates potential conflict with multiple dwelling uses onsite.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1   Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2   Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
4.3   Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. Two (2) properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a
summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

 Matters Raised                                      Comments

 Amenity                                             The noise could be regulated with the code of conduct
 This proposal will impact residential amenity       and property management conditions. Outdoor
 due to the associated noise, lighting and parking   entertainment areas could be restricted to minimise
                                                     noise at night. No additional lighting is expected /
 “It is a business that detrimentally affects
                                                     proposed to that which currently exists onsite.
 residential amenity for noise, lighting and
 parking and these negatives can occur 24 hours      Parking comprises a double garage, however, does not
 a day, 7 days a week”.                              provide the exclusive use of a 3rd space required under
 James St is a narrow street with limited on-        the scheme provisions. Therefore, it is agreed that
 street parking                                      onsite carparking is considered to be insufficient, for
                                                     the proposed use which may have impacts on James
                                                     Street.

 Short-term accommodation limits the number of       Agreed – the locality contains an extensive number of
 properties available for long term rental.          properties that are being used for the purpose of short-
 Creating lack of affordable housing for workers.    term accommodation

5.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to use one unit of with the proposed 4 unit complex, situated within the
Medium Density Residential Zone, for the purpose of short-term accommodation. The planning
scheme seeks to prioritise the preservation of medium density residential neighbourhoods for
predominantly permanent residential dwellings and seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding
residential areas from the impacts of short-term accommodation. The proposal is located in a
neighbourhood area that is well serviced with short-term accommodation with some properties
being used for visitor accommodation and/or properties permitted for visitor accommodation. The
introduction of additional short-term accommodation is not consistent with the purpose of the zone.
Additional visitor accommodation is not needed in the area and is likely to further erode the
residential amenity for permanent residents in the area. The proposal also does not provide
sufficient on site carparking suitable for the use and accordingly, the application is recommended
for refusal.




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