MCU22 0209 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION [As Published]

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                        11 APRIL 2023



                    Vegetation will not shield residents to the   Agreed, vegetation will do little to mitigate noise
                    from noise emanating from the property,       impacts for residents but provide a visual buffer.
                    with the entertaining areas orientated
                                                                  Council has no recorded complaints against the
                    southwards to many adjacent properties.
                                                                  property for use of the house as a party house or
                    There have been occasions where
                                                                  as short term accommodation.
                    uncontrolled party noise from the property
                    has disturbed local residents.

                    The property forms part of the owners Noted, but not relevant to the application.
                    commercial and residential property
                    portfolio

                    Airbnb advertises accommodation for 15 At the time of writing this report, the property was
                    people and 6 bedrooms.                 being offered on Airbnb, for 5 bedrooms up to 10
                                                           persons. Historical reviews of the property detail
                                                           that up to 15 persons have been accommodated.

                    The property includes reviews posted on It is noted that reviews are posted on AirBnB from
                    AirBnB since at least July 2021         July 2021.
                                                                  A condition has been included to limit the number
                                                                  of occupants to 8 people. Compliance action can
                                                                  be taken if the conditions are not complied with.
                                                                  The property was not identified by the Tourist and
                                                                  Short Term Accommodation review conducted in
                                                                  April 2020 but was identified in October 2022. This
                                                                  application enables council to determine the
                                                                  suitability of short term accommodation for the
                                                                  site.

                    Only adjoining land owners were notified The application was publicly notified in
                    and not others in the area.              accordance with the Planning Act 2016
                                                             requirements which requires:
                                                                  •   Letters to be sent only to adjoining land
                                                                      owners;
                                                                  •   A sign placed on the road frontage of the
                                                                      property; and
                                                                  •   A public notice placed in a local newspaper
                                                                      circulating in the area.

               5.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               It is concluded that the proposed short term accommodation is consistent with the Noosa Plan
               2020 being identified as a consistent use in the Rural Zone and compliant with the scheme’s
               applicable codes. While the site is less than 4ha specified by the acceptable outcome of the
               Visitor Accommodation Code, the proposal is well setback from neighbouring dwellings, achieving
               the separation intended by the minimum site area, and this will ensure the use does not detract
               from the character and amenity of the local area. The proposed maximum number of guests will
               also assist in managing potential amenity impacts and a condition is recommended restricting the
               use of outdoor areas after 9pm. On site car parking will meet the likely demands of the use with
               safe access provided from the service road off Cooroy Noosa Road.
               The application is therefore recommended for approval with conditions.
               Departments/Sections Consulted:


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