2026 LGAQ CONFERENCE MOTIONS & COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE (Referred from the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 - Item 7.7) · Attachment 3 - Short-term accommodation

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                            opportunities, particularly in high-demand coastal and lifestyle
                            locations.
                            There is a growing consensus among local governments on the
                            need for targeted, State-led reform. The proposed approach is
                            measured and balanced, avoiding retrospective removal of lawful
                            uses, while enabling a gradual transition over time.
                            Key elements include limiting existing use rights for non-hosted
                            short-term accommodation, preventing their transfer on sale,
                            retaining support for low-impact home-hosted accommodation,
                            and enabling an opt-in model for councils.
                            This approach would better align land use with planning intent,
                            support housing supply, protect residential amenity and
                            encourage investment in appropriately located and purpose-built
                            visitor accommodation, critical as Queensland prepares for the
                            Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Case study/ Example         Across Queensland, entire dwelling houses within low-density
(optional) 350-word limit   residential zones are increasingly being utilised on a permanent,
                            commercial basis for non-hosted short-term accommodation. In
                            effect, many of these properties operate year-round as visitor
                            accommodation within neighbourhoods intended for long-term
                            residential occupation.
                            While Noosa Plan 2020 introduced enhanced regulatory
                            provisions for new development, alongside the Short Stay Letting
                            and Home Hosted Accommodation Local Law to manage
                            operational impacts, these mechanisms do not address the
                            entrenched legacy of existing use rights. This has created a
                            structural regulatory gap, whereby a substantial cohort of
                            properties remains outside the effective reach of contemporary
                            planning controls.
                            In Noosa alone, approximately 467 dwelling houses in residential
                            areas are currently used for non-hosted short-term
                            accommodation and could potentially otherwise contribute to the
                            long-term rental market. This highlights a clear and immediate
                            opportunity for legislative reform to support improved housing
                            supply outcomes for residents and key workers across
                            Queensland.




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                                                                                       Wilson Crawley