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

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  7 DECEMBER 2021


Performance Outcome PO3 (a) seeks to that uses do not unreasonably impact on the privacy of
neighbouring properties.
The yet to be constructed building has balconies on all levels that wrap around the building which
have views to the east, north and south where numerous neighbouring dwellings exist. Refer
Figure 7 – east elevation. It is acknowledged that although the building has been approved for
residential living, there are additional impacts associated with a short term accommodation use
which impacts on surrounding residents. The applicant was asked to demonstrate how impacts of
overlooking could be managed, but the applicant did not offer any solutions.
Accordingly, it is considered that the proposal does not comply with PO3.
3.     CONSULTATION
3.1    Referral Agencies
Not applicable
3.2    Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
3.3    Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for sixteen (16) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. No submissions were received.
4.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to use 4 units, situated within the High Density Residential Zone, for the
purpose of short-term accommodation. The planning scheme seeks to prioritise the preservation
of high density residential neighbourhoods for predominantly permanent residential dwellings and
seeks to protect the amenity of surrounding residential areas from the impacts of short-term
accommodation. Whilst acknowledging that short-term accommodation has been identified as a
consistent use within the applicable zone, the area already accommodates a significant number of
dwellings being used for short term accommodation and the proposal will further erode the supply
of dwellings for permanent residents. This is of great concern given the current housing crisis,
including lack of supply of housing and additional accommodation for visitors to the area is not
needed. Accordingly, the application is recommended for refusal.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer         Community Services                      Corporate Services
      Executive Officer               Community Development                   Financial Services
      Executive Support               Community Facilities                    ICT
                                      Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                      Local Laws                              Property
                                      Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

      Executive Services          x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
      Community Engagement            Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
      Customer Service            x   Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                      Economic Development                    Civil Operations
      People and Culture              Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                      Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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