2022-04-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 APRIL 2022


REPORT

1.    PROPOSAL
The applicant proposes an Other Change to the current approval to enable Unit 1 of the existing
dual occupancy to be used for both permanent and/or short-term accommodation. No changes are
proposed to the built form of the building, with all parts of Unit 1 to be available for the proposed
use. The existing development on site includes two x 3 bedroom units with only Unit 1 the subject
of the application.
The applicant details the following matters in support of the application:
•     The property will be used for permanent and/or short-term accommodation;
•     They will utilise a local property manager to oversee letting, management and maintenance
      of the premises.
•     Management of the property will be in line with the Noosa Council Local Laws regulations for
      short-term rental properties.
•     They will prepare a code of conduct and management agreement for all guests utilising the
      premises for short-term accommodation.
•     All guests agree to the rules of the property at time of booking.
•     No events, weddings, parties, or the like are to occur on the premises.
•     The outdoor area (alfresco) and pool area are located at the rear of the property and
      screened from view by existing landscaping and fencing.
•     The property is fully fenced and landscaped.

The applicant also submits:


•     The proposal is unlikely to impact surrounding amenity as short-term accommodation has
      historically been undertaken throughout the area and the residents are accustomed to having
      visitors scattered throughout the local area.
•     It is also important to note the close proximity to many Dual Occupancy and Multiple
      Dwellings, which have existing use rights for short-term accommodation, and as such the
      proposal is a compatible use within the surrounding land uses.
•     Guests do not generate further impacts on infrastructure, road, water or sewage. Rather, it
      is likely the opposite as the house is not operated 100% of the time, unlike that of a
      permanent resident.
•     The applicant seeks to use the dwelling for their own use and if refused for short-term
      accommodation will not permanently rent the dwelling. Therefore, by refusing this
      development will not erode permanent housing.




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