2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   12 OCTOBER 2021


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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                        12 OCTOBER 2021

Attachment 7

                                           PUBLIC INTEREST TEST REPORT

                        ADMINISTRATION (AMENDMENT) LOCAL LAW (NO. 1) 2021 AND
                  ADMINISTRATION (AMENDMENT) SUBORDINATE LOCAL LAW (NO. 1) 2021

               A public interest test has been conducted as part of the National Competition Policy reforms on anti-
               competitive provisions identified in the local law and subordinate local law identified in schedule 1.
               The public interest test has been conducted against the principles and objectives set by the
               Competition Principles Agreement which were outlined in the public interest test plan.
               The public interest test report has been prepared in accordance with guidelines issued by the
               Department of Local Government and called up by regulation under the Local Government Act 2009.
               RESULTS OF CONSULTATION PROCESS

               Consultation with the public and key stakeholders occurred over a seven week period.            An
               advertisement was placed in the local paper at the commencement of the consultation period
               advising of the review and calling for submissions. During the consultation period, public notification,
               and other information was provided through a number of means, including public notice,
               advertisements,   media   releases, static displays, webpage consultation, social media, radio
               announcements, direct email, letter notification and a community/resident group stakeholder
               meeting.
               The public consultation process resulted in a large number of enquiries and actions as particularised
               in the report to Council of which this public interest test report forms part. A total of 615 written
               submissions were received from a range of stakeholders, as particularised in the report to Council, of
               which this public interest test report forms part.
               Particulars of submissions received and arguments presented during the public consultation process
               are detailed in the report to Council of which this public interest test report forms part, for the
               consideration of Council.

               The cost benefit analysis undertaking by AEC Group Pty Ltd, a copy of which forms part of the report
               to Council, of which this public interest test report forms part, relevantly states the following:-
               (a)     the operation of short stay letting and home hosted accommodation in Council's local
                       government area has a significant impact on traditional residential neighbourhoods much of
                       which is focussed on noise disturbances, amenity, safety and security;
               (b)     placing effective local controls on activity and behaviour will reduce the extent and type of
                       adverse effects on permanent residents in locations where short stay letting and home
                       hosted accommodation are provided;

               (c)     much of these impacts relate to resident health and residential amenity, with amenity
                       referring to the ability for residents to enjoy their homes in a peaceful manner with feelings of
                       community and safety;
               (d)     residential homes should allow their occupants the ability to wind down, relax and sleep with
                       minimal disturbance;

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                                                  Attachment 7 PIT Report - Administration (Amendment) LL (No. 1) 2021 & SLL

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