NOOSA PLAN 2020 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 - POST PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR FINAL STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL APPROVAL · Attachment 1 Table of submissions

 Your Say    ECM         Submitter comments                                                                                             Response                                                                                                      Recommendation
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                         were horrendously affected especially since Covid and the normal, lovely neighbourly way of life became
                         a never ending party around us.
                         I support council preventing more SSL in low and medium density and implore them to follow the paths
                         of multiple cities around the world experiencing the same issues. Barcelona, Berlin, New York etc. have
                         some guts to keep control Noosa Council of our home! It’s a tourist town but should be managed.
                         The SSL accommodations should be charged fees keeping in line with what other certified
                         accommodation providers such as resorts and hotels have to pay. They also should be under the same
                         rules for fire safety and parking limits as. Well. These. Should actually be enforced.
                         There should be signs outside each accom place which was specified in the July 1 changes but not
                         enforced. Or signs are there but they are ad retiring which is not allowed in Noosa and should be fined
                         for that.
                         Just keep a level playing field for those who go through the correct channels and look after guests and
                         monitor them not just leave it for a free for all.
 5807533                 Due to a housing crisis, I urge council not to foster rural STA enterprises that encourage tourists away
                         from the coast and into the hinterland. Exporting the coastal housing dilemma to Noosa’s hinterland would
                         have severe economic and social consequences. As such I would like assurance that such developments
                         will remain impact assessable.
                         I support all efforts by council to prevent further STA premises across residential areas, noting that STAs
                         have an impact on resident amenity, sense of community, and also the availability of homes for residents,
                         particularly long-term rental stock for key workers.
                         I support the allowance of STAs in the Tourist Accommodation Zone. I also support the minor tweaks that
                         will bring existing resorts into this zone. We further support efforts to move some existing land zones
                         currently identified as Tourism Accommodation (e.g. behind Gympie Terrace) into the Residential Zone.
                         I support the registration system and suite of local laws concerning STAs in Noosa. However, I also note
                         that council has been very slow in policing and implementing those local laws. I urge Noosa Council to
                         better resource its local law department so that the monitoring, including follow-up of neighbour complaint,
                         and controlling of STAs generally meets resident expectations.
                         At the very least, such imposts should cover the costs of monitoring and policing STAs from both a
                         planning and local law perspective. However, revenue should also help to pay for the additional impact of
                         visitors on public infrastructure, including roads, parks, public toilets etc
 5808839                 I read that Noosa Council’s aim is to put Residents First. As a resident who is flanked by three (3) whole     Concerns of STA proliferation are noted. Council is limited in its jurisdiction with regard to reducing the   That no change to proposed
                         home short stay lets (existing rights) in a low-density residential area, this does not appear to be a         number of STAs. If a property is lawfully operating STA by either a development approval or by existing       amendments be made as a result
 5808842                 Residents First approach by Council nor is it conducive to comfortable living for the few residents left in    use rights, they can continue to operate despite the proposed amendments coming into effect. The              of these submissions
 and                     my area. Residents are leaving.                                                                                proposed amendments are not retrospective. Under the Planning Act existing use rights and development
 5808849                                                                                                                                approvals are enshrined.
                         Given the devastating impacts of the proliferation of Short Stay Accommodation around the world, Noosa
 5808858                 Council must take immediate steps to reduce the number of Short Stay Lets throughout the whole shire           The proposed amendments will make STA an inconsistent use in all Residential zones going forward.
                         but particularly in Low Density Residential Areas. If a reduction of STA’s cannot be effected, then reduce     The proposed amendments will limit further growth in STA in residential zones. Future development in
                         the number of days STA’s can be short stay let to no more than 60 days a year across the shire.                residential zones is intended for permanent residential dwellings only. The proposed amendments will not
                         I live next door to a 4-bedroom, whole home STA, in a low-density residential zone. This STA has over          result in an increase in STA.
                         150 Airbnb reviews and is very busy. Noosa Council has granted the owners of this STA approval for a           STA in residential zones will be limited to 4 times and a maximum of 60 days per year and must be the
                         secondary dwelling on the property. This is their now modified garage. As a result, the scale and intensity    permanent resident’s principal place of residence.
                         of this residential block has now increased exponentially. The owners of the STA move into their modified
                         garage while they short stay let the main house. The owners have 2 cars and 2 scooters. When STA
                         guests are in residence this can increase to 5 cars plus 8 – 10 guests plus the owners in the garage.
                         Council must contain the spread of short-term accommodation throughout the shire. The amendments
                         to the Noosa Plan 2020:
                         do not reflect residents aims or support public interest
                         would result in an increase in STA
                         will destroy Noosa’s liveability and distinct qualities
                         Principal Places of Residence (PPR) must be restricted in all zones to no more than 4 times /60 days a
                         year
                         I support supports all efforts by council to prevent further STA’s across residential areas in all zones
                         Council must apply the same application criteria to PPR STA’s that applies to those operating under
                         existing rights all year round
                         If a property has not operated as a short stay rental for 4 years, the prior existing use rights should be
                         extinguished
                         Apply harsh penalties to unregistered owners of properties who are short stay letting
                         Local Law enforcement must be improved.
                         Revenue raised from short stay accommodation should fully fund the Local Law Department. Residents’
                         rates should not be used to support these commercial businesses


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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024