2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 1 DRAFT 20191202-Noosa Plan Consultation Report

 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                           Planners’ Response   Recommendation
 20867189    •    This town needs tourism, and rather see that dollar in the pockets of community members than resort
                  chain corporations that ship the money overseas.
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             •    If this new plan is implemented in its current intent and extent then it will contract our capacity to
 20867191         generate income from the tourist market; drive up room rates due to a shortage of legitimate supply
 20867193         putting accommodation out of the price range of most;

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             •    Where do we accommodate the 5000 odd visitors who come for the Noosa Tri? If we are unable to
                  offer these visitors and those of other events with affordable accommodation then we are likely to
 20867194         create more day trippers. Even more concerning is that we may discourage these visitors and
                  compromise the success of our events calendar, further reducing the vibrancy of the Shire and our
 20867196         local economy's ability to provide employment opportunities and services for our community.
 20867196    •    Many units within Holiday Resorts have been purchased for permanent owner occupation, reducing
 20867197         the availability of holiday choices in resort style accommodation.
             •    By excluding some homes from the Short-term holiday pool this will prohibit some families from being
 20867199         able to afford to visit Noosa.
 20867201    •    Stayz/Home Away and Airbnb offer suggestions to their “hosts” for attracting quality guests and
 20867242         getting to know them before their stay and rejecting their bookings if necessary. Most holiday makers
                  and families who choose Noosa and its environs for their vacations are decent, well behaved,
 20867275         community minded people who demonstrate a total respect for their temporary accommodation and
                  their environment. Holiday accommodation in residential areas should only be used for holidays.
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                  Parties and Events in residential holiday homes must be not be tolerated
 20867306    •    Airbnb and Stayz recognise that families make up the biggest traveller segment of the holiday rental
 20867306         market and offer suggestions on how to create the perfect family experience. The proposed plan
                  would put a stop to some families from being able to enjoy holidays in the area. Only the privileged
 20867474         would be catered to.
 20867632    •    Reducing day trippers by offering them a selection of overnight accommodation to suit their budget is
                  a critical strategy to reduce the impact on the local environment, built and nature reserve whilst
 20867710         growing the disposable dollar going into the local economy. If we reduce the availability of a range in
 20867711         accommodation choices then we will increase the load in day trippers, all using their cars to access
                  the shire; looking for parking; picnicking by the roadside or in public places; increasing the need to
 20867714         provide more waste and amenity services throughout public spaces etc. They put pressure on our
 20867731         environment and generally congest our infrastructure. Reducing the availability of a range of
                  accommodation in type and cost will increase day trippers and put pressure on our resources and
 20867750         services.
 20867753    •    Traditional forms of tourist accommodation are often in short supply at peak times, restricting options
                  for families and groups to visit.
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             Limitations on frequency of short term accommodation
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             •    It should be our right to rent out our home on at least 4 weeks per year - it allows us the ability to
 20867823         travel away from Noosa during the busiest times of the year.
 20867824    •    Residents and the community benefit from Short-term renting their own properties during peak times
                  such as Christmas, Easter, Noosa Triathlon, where tourist accommodation is completely booked. I
 20867826         would like to see it capped at a maximum of 4 weeks per year noting that local residents are much
 20867827         more likely to ensure that their neighbours are not affected
             •    Limit 90 days short-term accommodation rental per year in residential areas.
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             •    In line with Byron Bay, there should be a limit of 90 days per calendar year that a whole house can be
 20867834         holiday let.
 20867851    •    Suggests that residents renting out their home for only part of a year might pay a pro rata rate and be
                  allowed to do it for up to a period no greater than the number of school holidays in a year.
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             •    Owners should not have full time holiday rentals, as these homes could be providing long term rental.
 20867884         Allowing a maximum period to do so (say 3-4 months) would be a fair and reasonable solution.
 20867885    •    Allowing people to holiday rent for 3-4 months of the year, would allow equality across the shire,
                  without unfair segregation, and also means these properties would not be available for long term
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                  rental anyway.
 20867889    •   Reject any calls for onerous caps on the number of days a property can be made available.
 20867893    Poorly managed properties are ruining it for well managed properties
 20867918    •    Proposed changes unfairly discriminate against those that are doing the right thing.
 20867924    •    A few owners who may have abused the system should not cause other responsible owners to be
                  penalised.
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