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

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                         services. By limiting short-term letting, the proposed amendments could inadvertently harm local
                         economic activity.
                         Short-term letting ensures properties are regularly maintained and kept in excellent condition to meet
                         guest expectations. Permanent letting might not offer the same level of upkeep, potentially leading to a
                         decline in property standards over time.
                         Property owners should have the flexibility to choose how they wish to utilize their properties. Imposing
                         stringent regulations limits their ability to manage their assets effectively and undermines property rights.
                         A more balanced approach that considers the unique nature of the holiday homes and the economic
                         benefits of short-term letting would be more beneficial for all stakeholders involved.
 5773820                 I feel everyone has a right to rent a property in Noosa. We don’t analyse noise or issues at all the hotels
                         close by.
                         I have Airbnb on either side of my property and it’s nice to hear and see people enjoying themselves and
                         offer houses that can accommodate larger families. Why should some houses be allowed to Airbnb and
                         others can’t?
                         Growth is needed and housing for events in Noosa Heads, for people who need to work in the area.
                         I understand a lot of the negativity is coming from older people… it’s time for Noosa to flourish and provide
                         amazing experiences… we need as much accommodation as possible… it’s a new generation now of
                         growth and activity… There are restrictions on tall buildings… enough is enough… let everyone enjoy
                         respectfully..
 5775622                 I fully appreciate having a party house pop up next door (AirBNB) would be a disaster for a resident! I
                         fully condone limitations on styles of use. People need places to live in a relatively long term framework
                         (annual rent agreements).
                         I would hate it if our opportunity to visit in what is substantially a residential area in a quiet suburb
                         disappeared, particularly given it is a dog friendly house. But I fear that this is inevitable if the Shire moves
                         to the intended classification of consistent use an owner being able to rent out for only 2 months a year
                         in 4 time blocks. This would definitely force where we like to go into a long-term rental only which frankly
                         would be a shame for the owner too who likes to enjoy her own property a few weeks of the year!
                         With the intended framework, owners could no longer use their own properties for short term stay unless
                         you took a month or so at the end of every long term lease which I assume is a year-long period.
                         Balance is the key. Protecting residential neighbourhoods must be weighed up against the need for long
                         term housing. Fairest I believe would be a ‘grandmother clause’ allowing owners that have used their
                         properties for sustained short term accommodation (5 years or more) to be able to continue, with the
                         proviso they can be shut down for rowdy or disruptive behaviours.
 5777950                 Further restrictions to short term rental accommodation sector will negatively impact Noosa businesses.
                         As a small business that manages approx 10 STR's, I pay approx $10k per month to local contractors
                         including but not limited to: cleaners, gardeners, pest control, pool maintenance, electricians, plumbers,
                         handymen, painters, air-con contractors. In addition I spend money in local stores to furnish and provision
                         my properties. Tourism is vital to the Noosa Shire. Limiting STR accommodation will negatively impact
                         tourism
 5784863                 I object to the Noosa Plan Amendment 2 - the proposed changes will not address the issue of affordable
                         housing for families and will damage the tourism economy Noosa relies upon.
                         I work in tourism accommodation - and previously retail - both of which rely heavily on visitors to our
                         beautiful coastal town. Visitors and tourism contribute to thousands of jobs - not just in the tourism sector
                         but in all of the adjacent services. The agency I work for manages over 70 properties - 95% in our portfolio
                         are holiday homes for the owner themself, that they let out when they are not holidaying.
                         Holiday homes like this will never be part of the permanent rental market (even if STAs were banned
                         outright) due to the fact the owners, their friends and families use them often themselves. By operating
                         as a holiday home when vacant, these homes generate far more revenue and business for the local
                         economy that just what the tourists themselves spend.
                         The upkeep and maintenance for a home that is holiday let goes far beyond what you spend on your own
                         home - as guests expect a certain standard. This means supporting local tradesmen, hardware stores,
                         furniture stores, local services such as laundromats and cleaners. I process thousands of dollars worth
                         of invoices from local trades and services every week. If these guests were staying in a hotel, yes they'd
                         still be spending at local cafes, shops etc, however, when they are then also staying in a holiday home
                         further revenue is generated for the local community.
                         Holiday homes help preserve the charm and idyllic nature of our coastal town. At the moment Noosa
                         doesn't have a feeling of being "over run" by tourism as there aren't multiple story complexes and resorts
                         everywhere. Holiday makers are just staying in homes already here that would otherwise be vacant -
                         bringing much needed revenue into our economy. Holiday homes are also spread throughout the shire -
                         often bringing visitors to the more "localised" suburbs which means revenue for cafes, restaurants and
                         shops not located in the main tourist "Strip" that is Hastings St.


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