2021-02-09 Planning and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        9 FEBRUARY 2021




               Figure 6: Location of available Airbnb properties within proximity of the site

It is acknowledged that the use of premises for short term accommodation has the potential to have
a significant impact on the amenity of the surrounding residential area. These impacts are often
attributed to noise, car parking and waste disposal. The requirement for a development application
for short term accommodation provides the opportunity to regulate the use of the site so as to mitigate
these potential impacts.
The following is noted in this respect:
     Outdoor areas including pool and patio are located to the front of the site adjacent to the Robert
      Street and generally separated from surrounding properties by the dwelling. It is noted that the
      pool is situated adjacent to the adjoining boundary of the residential dwelling to the north, an
      outbuilding, which appears to have been converted into a habitable room. It is important that
      the use of the adjacent pool/outdoor area is managed to mitigate amenity issues, accordingly
      conditions are recommended to address the use of outdoor areas. It is noted that a recent
      development application has been lodged for this site which will locate a garage adjacent to
      the common boundary;
     The internal areas adjacent to the rear boundary are bedrooms which will generate limited
      noise;
     The dwelling unit has a double enclosed garage with space for 2 additional vehicles to park on
      the driveway therefore complies with the Driveways and Car parking Code requirement for 2
      car parking spaces;
     The unit has its own dedicated waste storage area adjacent to the side boundary and screened
      to address the potential for impacts on visual amenity; and




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