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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                         I own a small apartment located in the Peppers resort, Noosa Heads development. The property was
                         purchased as a vacation rental, which is correctly zoned. The sole purpose of this purchase is to provide
                         additional income supporting our desire to begin a family and help compensate for the loss of income that
                         goes with parenthood.
                         Whilst helping provide financial security for my family, I also believe we contribute solidly to the overall
                         health of the Noosa community, providing short-term, affordable accommodation for both domestic and
                         international tourism
 5800117     23109192    Noosa is Australia's premium beach holiday destination and we have been holidaying in Noosa for over
                         50 years. In 2012 we bought our unit (2/32 Alderly Terrace) and have let it out as a holiday unit ever since.
                         In 2019 we relocated from Melbourne to Brisbane so we could be closer to our Noosa unit which we and
                         family now use for about 4 months per year, the other 8 months are let out as holiday accommodation
                         managed by Niche in Hastings St
                         We do not wish to permanently let the unit out as this would mean we can no longer stay in our unit and
                         nor can our family. The guests we have had from Niche are excellent holiday guests - either small young
                         families or older couples in their 60's or 70's and most are repeat guests who come year after year.
                         We need the income from holiday letting to cover the ever increasing costs of holding the unit eg our rates
                         have increased from $2536 in 2012 to $7520 in 2023, as have body corp rates , internet , cleaning costs
                         etc
                         Alderly Terrace is made up of 2 town houses (both holiday let),a house (used as a holiday house and not
                         rented out ) and 2 small blocks of units either holiday let or used for holiday accommodation by their
                         owners , there are no permanent residents in our street .
                         We love Noosa as do our many guests, our daily rental is much lower than Hastings St establishments
                         and allows many people on medium incomes to visit and stay in Noosa.
                         I agree there is a rental crisis in Australia and I accept Air BB and other short term services has had an
                         effect, but our unit since it was built in 1975 has always been used as a holiday let professionally managed
                         by Niche (previously R&W).
                         Restrict the use of one off holiday houses in the middle of residential areas, Alderly Terrace has no
                         permanent residents and restricting holiday letting in areas like this will only take away affordable holiday
                         lets and most owners in our block use their units frequently so are unlikely to want to let out permanently.
 5808445                 I believe this consultation process needs to have more extensive, diverse and inclusive community                  Extensive community engagement was undertaken during the public notification of the proposed           That no change be made to
                         engagement to support sustainable planning processes; and to have that engagement validated by                     amendments including 7 pop-ups, opportunities for meetings, phone and email enquiries to name a few.   proposed amendments as a
                         quantitative and qualitative research methods including feasibility and impact assessments to build                Existing lawful STA can continue to operate, despite the proposed amendments. Lawful development       result of this submission.
                         consensus and make informed long term planning decisions. I personally want to be included and involved            approvals and existing use rights enshrined by the Planning Act 2016.
                         in a consultation process that is meaningful, inclusive and thoughtful rather than reactive and short term.
                                                                                                                                            The proposed amendments do not reduce STA and can continue to be used by visitors supporting the
                         As a property owner and rate payer, I want to maintain existing use rights for properties who have the             tourism industry.
                         ability to short term or permanent let; and for all historical approvals and uses to continue unchanged.
                         From a long-term planning perspective, I believe key nodes should be aligned with short-term
                         accommodation due to the important service they provide and contribution they make to Noosa's tourism
                         and the proximity to key areas like national parks, beaches, riverways and lakes.
                         My concern is for preserving visitor accommodation options and supply along with the required zonings
                         to support all forms of short-term accommodations. It is critical Noosa continues to offer a variety of
                         accommodation options, catering to all budgets and preferences which can lead to satisfied visitors and
                         repeat tourism. It is Council’s responsibility to protect the economic stability of the tourism sector, ensuring
                         local businesses and employment dependent on tourism remains robust and resilient.
             23109588    As a Short Stay host I believe that the proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020 making short term
                         accommodation an inconsistent use in the Medium and High Density Residential Zones will have a
                         detrimental effect on tourism, local businesses and employment and affect the success of major events
                         held at Noosa.
                         I understand and acknowledge that the Council is trying to address the housing and rental shortage in the
                         area and it is complex because it is heavily orientated to tourism as well as being a residential area.
                         However I do not think that the proposed amendments will solve the issue as there are many other factors
                         that are contributing to the housing crisis other than STRAs.
                         Currently STRAs provide competition in the accommodation sector giving families a choice in
                         accommodation when visiting for work, holidays or personal reasons especially in this extraordinarily
                         popular tourist destination. Noosa is world class and visited by many around the globe. To deny STRAs
                         in welcoming tourists to the area will certainly have an impact on the local economy and the tourist
                         industry.
                         STRAs such as the one I run on a regular basis, employ cleaners, pool and garden maintenance workers
                         and other trades when required which contributes to the local economy. Also guests are visiting shopping
                         precincts, going to the vast amount of restaurants, taking adventure tours, hiring transport vehicles and
                         recreational equipment which again contributes to the local economy.


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