MCKENZIE Council Ref 132007_2446_05 (1) · 132007.2446.05

Flashpackers is built in a ‘low density residential’ area zone. WIth 80 proposed beds plus a
managers unit, this is hardly in line with the intention for this to be a quiet, residential area
where families feel comfortable. The above excerpt says ‘short-term accommodation is not to
unreasonably impact the residential amenity enjoyed by adjoining or surrounding properties (for example by noise,
light spill, vehicle parking and movements or waste disposal). The proposed building absolutely goes
against the intention of the plan as it will impact all residential amenity including noise, light spill
and vehicle parking.

The above excerpt also mentions that short-term accommodation is not permitted to operate in
a secondary dwelling. The proposed build goes against this, as the location of the 11 new beds
is a second story on a building that does not currently have beds. The building is the admin
building, so the proposal is actually requesting to repurpose this building as a secondary
dwelling, which we believe goes against the requirements stated in Noosa Plan 2020.

At 27 Nebula street, we recently (Nov. ‘24) applied for year-round short-term stay letting so that
we can make our primary residence in a quieter neighborhood with more privacy for our
children, but our application was denied by council, allowing us only to let for up to 60 days/ 4x
per year. We are also considering selling our house due to congestion and noise in the
neighborhood, caused largely by the existing Flashpackers. However, two potential buyers have
pulled out of negotiations due to the following:

Potential buyer 1: Saw the proposed building assessment discussed here online and withdrew
her contract.

Potential buyer 2: Withdrew contract after finding that our property shared the back fence with
the Flashpackers.

The dramatic increase in beds - potentially bunk beds, allowing 22 additional guests would
significantly impact the noise, parking, and feel of the neighborhood. The existing dwelling
already causes significant disturbances and we are anticipating the issues to escalate. The
property value in the area is at significant risk due to the congestion and is impacting the resale
value of homes. This will further deteriorate with the proposed build.

Increased demand on street parking and inadequate parking spaces

From our plan review, there does not appear to be adequate additional parking created. The
demand on street parking in the neighborhood is already very high. In addition, at peak times