DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN - PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT · Attachment 1 - Noosa Council Draft DMP for Phase 2 engagement

                                            • Strengthen the tools available to Council—like planning
     ACTION 1.1
                                               rules, local laws (Noosa Short Stay Letting and Home
     Protect our                               Hosted Accommodation 2021), rates, and compliance

     Neighbourhoods:                           to manage and mitigate the impacts of short-term
                                               accommodation on our neighbourhoods.
                                            • This includes addressing issues like waste management
                                               and protecting the peaceful character of residential areas.
     Together, we manage the impacts
     of short-term accommodation in         • Encourage and incentivise an opt out program for
     our neighbourhoods – using Council        short-stay rentals in residential areas on the coast and in
     tools like rates and charges to help      Noosa’s hinterland, to revert back to affordable long-term
     keep Noosa’s neighbourhoods               rentals or permanent for locals.

     liveable for locals.
                                            • Advocate to the State Government for a state-wide
                                               register of STA properties and seek legislative changes
                                               in relation to STA use rights and capping STA numbers in
                                               residential zones.


                                            • Work with existing and future tourism accommodation
                                               providers to ensure any development respects Noosa’s
                                               Design Principles, ensuring that new developments or
                                               upgrades to existing accommodation reflect local values,
                                               improve access and inclusivity and fit with Noosa’s
                                               character.




                                            • Prioritise investment in footpaths, trails and bike lanes to
     ACTION 1.2
                                               make walking, bike riding, and scootering safer and more
     Improve                                   enjoyable for everyone.

     Infrastructure and
                                            • Strengthen advocacy to State Government for improved
     Transport solutions                       public transport in Noosa—more services, better routes
                                               and connectivity, and more suitable (electric) modes—
                                               and partner with business to deliver smart options like a
                                               subsidised ferry and airport transfers.
     Together, we ease congestion by
     making public and active transport
                                            • Encourage and incentivise locals and visitors to walk, ride
     more reliable, accessible, and
                                               or Park and Ride by making it easier, more convenient and
     appealing for locals and visitors.        faster to leave their vehicles outside high-traffic areas.


                                            • Ensure we build back better when renewing or upgrading
                                               infrastructure, so our places are more resilient and able to
                                               withstand climate impacts and disasters.




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