2021-12-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda - Updated

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                               7 DECEMBER 2021


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposal seeks approval for 4 approved multiple dwelling units to be used for Short term
accommodation to accommodate up to 24 people.
The application is recommended for refusal as the proposal will further erode the permanent
housing in the area and there is no need for additional accommodation for visitors to the area. The
proposal is contrary to the scheme’s requirements to maintain the area as predominantly home to
permanent residents, and the use is not proposed within a well-established resort or holiday units
which has the potential to impact on the amenity of permanent residents.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 7 December 2021 regarding Application No. MCU20/0073.01 for an
Other Change to a Material Change of Use Multiple Housing to include Short Term
Accommodation, situated at 13 & 15 Park Cres Sunshine Beach and:
A.   Refuse the application for the following reasons:
     1.    The proposal is not consistent with Strategic Intent and Outcomes for the Shire as
           increased visitor accommodation is not sought or needed for the area and visitor
           accommodation will further erode the permanent housing in the area, impacting
           permanent resident amenity.
     2.    The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.3.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and
           (j) of the High Density Residential Zone Code as:
           a.    The proposal seeks to establish a new short-term visitor accommodation facility
                 within residential dwellings, and not located within a well-established resort or
                 holiday units.
           b.    There are a number of sites advertised as being available for visitor
                 accommodation in the immediate neighbourhood and zoned high density
                 residential.
     3.    The proposal is not consistent with 7.2.6.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2) (v)(iii)
           and Performance Outcomes PO2 of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code as:
           a.    The extent of visitor accommodation has started to erode the available supply of
                 permanent housing in the local plan area.
           b.    Additional visitor accommodation in the area is likely to result in detrimental
                 impacts on the residential neighbourhood and amenity of permanent residents.
     4.    The proposal is not consistent with 9.3.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (1) and (2)
           (e) & (f) of the Visitor Accommodation Code as:
           a.    The proposed short term accommodation will not integrate well into the area
                 given the extent of visitor accommodation in the area.
           b.    The proposed visitor accommodation is likely to detract from the amenity enjoyed
                 by residents given resident’s reasonable expectations for the area.
     5.    The proposal does not comply with Performance outcome PO3 (a) and (b) of the High
           Density Residential zone code as there is the potential to overlook the private open
           space of neighbouring properties from all balconies and unreasonably impact on the
           amenity of those residents.
     6.    There is no need for additional Short term accommodation in the area.
B.     Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.




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