PBCA SUB on 30 Kingfisher mcu 21-0054

PBCA Submission re MCU 21/0054 – 30 Kingfisher St, Peregian Beach
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1.       ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSAL AGAINST THE WHOLE NOOSA PLAN 2020

Noosa Plan 2020 makes it very clear that turning more residential properties into STA is
undesirable. The very fact that an STA is an inconsistent use in Low Density Residential
Zones; and applications are impact assessable in Medium and High-density Residential
Zones makes it clear that material change of use applications to become STAs are being
actively discouraged.


2        ASSESSMENT AGAINST THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:


Further the Strategic Framework of the Noosa Plan 2020 sets out a clear position on short-
term accommodation (STA) as follows:

    3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the community

Given Noosa Shire's popularity as a destination for visitors, accommodation is under
increasing pressure from both residents and guests. Visitor accommodation areas at
Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Noosa North Shore are protected for visitors to the
exclusion of permanent occupants. The limited number of sites available for new resort
development is protected for this purpose. Conversely, neighbourhoods of permanent
residents are protected from influxes of short-term visitors whose interests and
priorities are not compatible with residential amenity. Party houses are restricted
from establishing in Noosa Shire.            (Emphasis added)

and

3.3.3 Housing Choice
The strategic outcomes for housing choice by 2041 are:
         m. The planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation where a
            range of accommodation styles support the local
            tourism industry. (Emphasis added)
         n. Neighbourhoods of permanent housing are protected from short term
            visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents,
            however residents may share their home with guests
            in a well managed fashion to limit potential impacts. (emphasis added)
         o. Party houses, as defined under the Planning Act 2016, are restricted from
             being established in Noosa Shire.
PBCA argues that the application is contrary to the strategic outcomes for housing choice.
Increasing the use of dwellings for STA in residential areas will not assist Council to meet
their longer-term objectives.