2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         12 OCTOBER 2021


Visitor Accommodation Code and is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed by residents given
resident’s reasonable expectations for the area. Increasing visitor accommodation in this area is
likely to further impact on the amenity of remaining permanent residents and impact on the
availability of dwelling units for permanent residents.
Furthermore, there is no need for additional visitor accommodation in the area. It is noted that
approximately 23% of dwellings within the coastal area (Tewantin to Peregian) are being used for
the purpose of short-term accommodation (source DMATT supporting data) with additional
properties approved for use under the superseded planning scheme requests.
Lastly, the proposal for a 2-bedroom unit (plus a rumpus room capable of being used as a bedroom)
to be utilised for short term accommodation requires a minimum of two car parking spaces to be
provided onsite for the exclusive use of guests (as per the minimum car parking requirements with
the planning scheme). The existing duplex unit includes 1 space and space for a motorcycle/bicycle
parking adjacent and is not sufficient car parking to meet Driveways and Parking Code or likely
parking demand for the proposal. It is noted that street parking in the vicinity of the site is very limited,
and it is therefore considered necessary to ensure there is sufficient on site car parking for guests.
Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. Two properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a summary
and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

  Matters Raised                                    Comments

  The proposed inclusion of short term visitor      The noise could be regulated with the code of conduct
  accommodation would result in amenity             and property management conditions. Outdoor
  impacts to the area particularly in relation to   entertainment areas could be restricted to minimise
  additional noise and traffic.                     noise at night.
                                                    The vehicle movements associated with the proposed
                                                    use are not considered to have any detrimental impact
                                                    on amenity or the existing road network, though it is
                                                    acknowledged on street car parking is quite limited in
                                                    this area.

  The proposal would result in loss of permanent    Agreed – as discussed within this report.
  accommodation for the community which is
  inconsistent with the purpose and overall
  outcomes of the Medium Density Residential
  zone code

  The immediate area is characterised by single     The planning scheme prioritises the preservation of
  houses, where short term accommodation is         medium density residential neighbourhoods for
  an inconsistent use and the proposal will erode   predominantly permanent residential dwellings and
  the high quality, quiet character of this area.   seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding residential
                                                    areas from the impacts of short-term accommodation.
                                                    This concern was addressed in the report above.

  The application has failed to demonstrate a       Agreed – the locality contains an extensive number of
  need for additional short term accommodation.     properties that are being used for the purpose of short
                                                    term accommodation

  There is an extreme shortage of long term         Agreed – The neighbourhood is predominantly used for
  residential accommodation in the area             short term accommodation despite the planning
                                                    scheme prioritising the preservation of medium density
                                                    residential   neighbourhoods       for   predominantly
                                                    permanent residential dwellings. It is agreed there is a
                                                    current housing crisis in Noosa.


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