2A Woongar St

To: The Assessment Manager Noosa Shire Council.
RE MCU23/0019 Development Application for Short Term Accommodation situated at 2A
Woongar Street Boreen Point, Lot 16 RP 112348
From: David Hanby – Boreen Point

I object to the application for a Material Change of Use for this property.

EXISTING STA CAPACITY –
Boreen Point and the surrounding already has substantial capacity for various types of
accommodation including:
Camping & Caravans at Boreen Point Campground – Approximately 400 guests
The Apollonian Hotel, Lake Cootharaba Motel and various registered STA options for a total
of approximately 145 guests
The Habitat Noosa facility at Elanda Point has a combination of glamping, Caravan and
camping options for over 600 guests.

NOOSA PLAN 202 - The potential for another 10 guests in a house that backs onto and will
have negative impacts on 11 adjacent residential properties does not meet the Noosa Plan
2020 objectives as stated “Development contributes to the lifestyle and amenity of
residents of the Hinterland Villages and their surroundings”

BUSHFIRE - The 2A Woongar property sits within the Noosa Council Bushfire Prone Area
and has limited access. As a prior member of the Boreen Point Rural Fire Brigade I have
experienced the difficulties involved in controlling a fire on this property and believe that the
addition of extra people and vehicles on a regular basis will increase the risks to people and
property.

“PARTY HOUSE” POTENTIAL - Given that the house is not visible from the road I question how
visitor numbers will be controlled. Boreen Point already has problems with STA’s with visitor
numbers above those registered for the properties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS – The lake front at Boreen Point has suffered considerable
damage over the last few years including tree damage from fires on beaches, rubbish and dogs and
cats. Given the potential for large parties at this property I believe there will be damage caused to the
lake front as well as risks to fauna caused by off leash dogs and cats that will inevitably be brought to
the property by guests and their friends.

PRECENDENT - Should this property be allowed to operate as a STA facility a precedent is then set
for the adjacent property which is a similar zoning, Council should therefore be mindful of the
potential precent that could be set and the difficulties that may be created for rejection of more STA in
the future.

Most residents moved to Boreen Point to enjoy a quiet village atmosphere.
On the basis that approval of this MCU application would set a precedent for further STA’s in Boreen
Point, I request that Council rejects this application.