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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                         Some of the guests that we host come for 1 or 2 months at a time. They often are a young family of 4 or
                         5 people where traditional smaller tourist accommodation is less ideal over longer periods. They choose
                         short term accommodation in areas outside tourist hot-spots for tranquillity.
                         International and interstate visitors bring economic value to the region, but they also bring culture to a
                         neighbourhood. I would suggest we want all types of visitors to our region, including young families and
                         long stayers, and providing short term accommodation for them is important too.
             23073331    We reject councils' explanations why they are changing the short term stay requirements as not being             Lawful existing use rights and development approvals that allow for short term accommodation are             That no change be made to
             23076809    completely accurate or valid. Council is unfairly and inaccurately apportioning blame to owners that are         recognised by Council.                                                                                       proposed amendments as a
                         using properties for short term stay - for current long term rental issues.                                      Whilst short t erm accommodation is not the only issue contributing to the rental and housing crisis, it     result of this submission.
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                         The long term rental issues are not related solely to short term stay - but are in fact a combination of many    does affect housing supply and therefore housing availability and affordability.
                         factors, not least both state and local council laws that make long term rental properties so unattractive       Whist it is recognised investors in housing seek a monetary return, housing should not be seen just as a
                         to investors. We'd never recommend a long term rental property to our children as it is such an unattractive     commodity.
                         investment given all the rules/restrictions that governments, both state and local, have imposed.
             23074989    Opposed proposed rules that limit short term rental in residential areas in Noosa, because Noosa is full         Permanent residents can operate STA within their principal place of residence while they are away for up     That no change be made to
                         of good people who are just trying to find a way to supplement their income.                                     to 60 days and maximum of 4 times per calendar year and a permanent resident may also operate home           proposed amendments as a
                         Short-term letting of house in Noosa Waters benefits to local economy and community by having both               hosted accommodation while they remain in residence, both options provide supplementary income. Both         result of this submission.
                         residents who contribute to community and the global short-term tenants that stay from time to time.             are subject to a local law approval. Whist it is recognised investors in housing seek a monetary return,
                                                                                                                                          housing should not be seen just as a commodity.
                         With the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane we are hoping there will be a spill of tourists both before and after
                         the Olympics, to our beautiful city of Noosa, that will boost local businesses and herald Noosa as a world       2032 Olympics are some 8 years away and for a one off time limited period. Both options for
                         class destination for travellers.                                                                                accommodating guests within homes are available.
                         Having spent the last 3 years in Noosa I have discovered many people let their properties without council        The Short Stay Local Laws team are undertaking a process of identifying properties operation STA without
                         approval. They do not pay the extra fees or have the correct permissions and do not divulge their extra          an approval and undertaking compliance action.
                         income to the Australian Tax authorities. I suggest it is these people who need to be made compliant and
                         perhaps Council can find a way to disincentivise such activities. (perhaps large fines!)
 5771938                 Owner of townhouse in a townhouse complex.                                                                       The submission does not make reference to any specific aspects of the proposed amendment relating to         That no change be made to
                         The short-term rental platforms provide excellent competition to the complex management, improving               short term accommodation.                                                                                    proposed amendments as a
                         their standards of management and forcing them to be more efficient and provide a better service. Without        The proposed amendments do not deal with management of STA and does not restrict use of online               result of this submission.
                         a few operators who work on platforms like air BNB and vrbo, the complex managers will go back to their          platforms for bookings.
                         lazy, rorting ways offering a low standard to tourists, who have far less choice.
                         This amendment is absolutely micromanagement and playing into the hands of big, inefficient, and corrupt
                         businesses. Competition is required in the industry and the over targeting of the online apps is just a
                         restrictive, retrogressive, political beat up and not in line with modern thinking.
 5772160                 STRA provides surge support for the major events Noosa Council delivers, including the Noosa Marathon,           The proposed amendments do not prevent current STA that is lawful from continuing to operate. The            That no change be made to
                         Surfilm Festival, and Noosa Polo. If people can’t find accommodation, they can’t attend the events.              proposed amendments do not reduce the existing number of properties lawfully operating STA.                  proposed amendments as a
                         STRA brings money into the area for which the local economy needs to run their small business. If that           The continued operation of lawful STA will continue to support and be serviced by local business and         result of this submission.
                         were to go, business would find it hard to stay open with just locals supporting the area. We need the           provide accommodation for tourists.
                         influx of money from out of the area.                                                                            A significant portion of the dwelling stock in Noosa is available for short term accommodation under
                         There is no evidence that overly harsh and unworkable restrictions on the STRA sector will ease the              existing development approvals and existing use rights.
                         housing pressures many Aussies are currently experiencing. Governments should focus on solutions                 Permanent residents can operate STA within their principal place of residence while they are away for up
                         which actually ease the pressure. Using Airbnb hosts as scapegoats in this complex conversation, is              to 60 days and maximum of 4 times per calendar year and a permanent resident may also operate home
                         overly simplistic and lacks evidence.                                                                            hosted accommodation while they remain in residence, both options provide supplementary income and
 5823786                 Strong opposition to the proposed amendments to short-term letting – they will have significant negative         make available additional visitor accommodation. Both are subject to a local law approval.
                         impacts on property owners and the local community.                                                              Whist it is recognised investors in housing seek a monetary return, housing should not be seen just as a
                         The proposed amendments effectively preclude owners whose properties are not their principal                     commodity. Housing for residents and key workers is a priority.
                         residences from engaging in short-term letting, along with limiting those that it is their principal residence   Comments regarding STA accommodating attendees at events is noted. It is recognised tourists
                         to potentially only 60 days per annum.                                                                           contribute to the local economy, as do permanent residents. However, the proposed amendments are not
                         On many occasions, these owners move to a friend or family member's home for the days it is holiday let          retrospective and do not impact existing lawfully operating STA.
                         in an effort to combat the high cost of living and provide themselves with additional income. These              The proposed amendments propose that new development in all Residential zones be for permanent
                         proposed amendments are both limiting and impractical for several key reasons:                                   residents, which is the purpose of the zone, and not short-term accommodation. The Tourist
                         Many of the properties we manage are of a high-end, luxurious nature, not suitable for permanent letting         Accommodation zone is the location for future growth in short term accommodation and other forms of
                         due to the high weekly rental rates they command, which far exceed the affordability range of the average        visitor accommodation. Residents should also have access to, and the ability to live, in high amenity
                         resident. Thus, these properties would not contribute to alleviating the housing crisis. Instead, their          locations with proximity to recreation, waterways, transport and services. These locations should not just
                         primary function as holiday homes for owners and guests ensures they remain in use, benefiting the local         be reserved for tourists.
                         economy through tourism.
                         A significant number of these properties are holiday homes for their owners, who use them periodically
                         throughout the year. Permanent letting would not be a feasible option for these owners as it would
                         preclude them from using their properties as intended. Short-term letting provides a flexible solution that
                         accommodates the owners' needs while contributing to the local tourism industry.
                         The restrictions on short-term letting could lead to a decrease in tourism-related revenue. Guests who
                         choose short-term rentals often spend significantly in the local community, supporting businesses and


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