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

8. Secondary Dwellings
 Your Say    ECM         Submitter comments                                                                                              Response                                                                                                           Recommendation
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             23109359    I am generally in agreement with the Proposed Amendments to the Noosa Plan though it is hard to see             In terms of the proposed amendments the changes are limited to -                                                   That no change to the proposed
                         how I would be affected by the proposed changes but it is a comfort to see Noosa Council’s response to          ▪ reinforcing that secondary dwellings are for permanent residents, and not operated for short term                amendments be made as a result
                         the housing crisis although not in the short term. I was hoping to help with the new relaxed rules on              accommodation or a bed and breakfast,                                                                           of these submissions.
                         Granny-flats and who can live in them but 65m2 is too small for us as two bedrooms and two bathrooms            ▪ removing the requirement that it be for a family member or part of the extended household (legislative
                         are needed and 65m2 require more space which, as far as I know, are not available at this time.                    change in 2022);
 5801943                 To assist in addressing the shortage of affordable rental housing, the maximum floor area for secondary         ▪ reinforcing they are small and subordinate to the balance of the dwelling house; and
                         dwellings in low density residential zoned areas could be increased from 65m2 to 75m2 (provided                 ▪ requiring a carparking space (which may be in tandem).
                         setbacks and site cover provisions are met) to facilitate the creation of secondary dwellings which have        A secondary dwelling is by definition part of the dwelling house defined use, therefore it is not a possibility
                         more functional layouts, increased living areas and two bedrooms with ensuites which would improve              to make it inconsistent or even assessable in a given zone unless the use of a dwelling house is also
                         flexibility and appeal particularly where shared living arrangements are needed.                                inconsistent or assessable. Nor is Council able to alter the administrative definition of a secondary
                         This would also bring the size of often detached secondary dwellings to be in line with the minimum for         dwelling from that within the Planning Regulation 2017.
                         high density small dwellings and achieve parity and consistency within the Noosa Plan 2020 for these two        Use
                         dwelling types.                                                                                                 Given secondary dwellings cannot be subdivided off from the main house they are a means of providing
             23101126    PBCA supports the proposed amendments that will allow for a variety of low-density dwelling types such          permanent housing whether for extended family or for paying tenants.
                         as secondary dwellings and rooming accommodation. These secondary dwellings will be small and must              In different places the planning scheme makes or is proposed to make the following statements:
                         protect the low-density character of the site and the zone.                                                     ▪ Short-term accommodation does not operate in a secondary dwelling ;
 5791675                 Do not allow secondary dwellings on blocks smaller than 1,000m 2 in residential areas and protect urban         ▪ A secondary dwelling is not used for short-term accommodation or home-based business (bed and
                         vegetation. Enforce vegetation clearing laws instead of wiping approvals through                                   breakfast)
                                                                                                                                         ▪ A secondary dwelling…is not let to short term guests
 5808887                 The changes to secondary dwellings ie extending tenancies beyond family members, will densify our
                         towns and have negative impacts on the character and amenity of these locations. Furthermore, the               The submitter suggestion about letting it to short term guests no more than 4 time / 60 nights per year are
                         provision of only 1 carpark for these secondary dwellings is insufficient. It is likely families and couples    noted. Currently the Table of assessment is clear that this allowance applies to only one dwelling on site.
                         with more than 1 car will rent these dwellings and as such vehicles will be stored on the street, negatively    The scenario of a secondary dwelling being tenanted by a permanent tenant, and that tenant temporarily
                         impacting amenity. It also increases noise and secondary impacts to neighbours in low residential areas.        leaving and making the secondary dwelling available for short term guests while residents of the principal
                         STA’s are inconsistent in these zones due to the increased impacts, these secondary dwellings must              dwelling remain as normal, should be no more problematic than the reverse situation (ie the tenant staying
                         follow suit or at least have provisions to deal with the negative impacts eg parking, rubbish, noise, visual    in place while residents or the primary dwelling temporarily depart and let out their home in their absence).
                         amenity etc. I also contend that secondary dwellings are outside the character of Pomona, which under           However, in the interest of retaining residential areas for residents to the general exclusion of tourists it is
                         the Hinterland Villages code prioritises large open outdoor spaces.                                             not recommended redrafting be attempted to capture this scenario.
             23092080    I do not, support changes to the Medium Density Residential Zone Code (section 6.3.2 of the Noosa Plan          Size
                         2020, amendment no.2) as they relate to secondary dwellings. The removal of PO3 and inclusion of PO8            The secondary dwelling must be subordinate to the rest of the house and maximum height and site cover
                         of the Medium Density Residential Zone code, which prohibits the use of secondary dwellings for short-          provisions as well as side boundary setbacks control the overall size of built form. Modest one or two
                         term accommodation, is not supported. Suppose an existing secondary dwelling exists on a site within            bedroom arrangements allow for flexible living including disability access if necessary within the current
                         the Medium Density Residential zone. In that case, it should be afforded the same ability to be leased for      65m2 limit.
                         short-term accommodation for a limited 60-day period, where the secondary dwelling is located on a              It should be noted that regardless of the size of the lot, secondary dwellings must fit within the site cover,
                         principal place of residence property.                                                                          gross floor area and setbacks set out in total for a dwelling house under the Planning Scheme, which
 5754650                 Proposed amendments for Low Density Residential Zone will create a major loss of residential amenity            means the total built form on the lot should not exceed the bulk and scale of dwelling house with no
                         and disrupt the lifestyles of existing residents. Existing low-density residents will be enduring not one       secondary dwelling.
                         occupier per lot, but two sets of occupiers with different lifestyles who share a yard, a single driveway,      Residential Amenity
                         and pool. This is effectively a dual occupancy without planning provisions.                                     The planning scheme seeks to achieve open space at the front of lots where a 6 metre building setback
                         Seeks enforced protections for existing residents to restore a degree of certainty about what living in the     applies. This is designed to create open streetscapes with capacity for landscaping.
                         low density neighbourhood will be like.                                                                         It is appreciated that some residents experience unfortunate neighbourhood circumstances where short
                         There are many granny flats that were built either surreptitiously, without any planning input, or were built   term or permanent residents do not respect the privacy and amenity of neighbours. It is suggested this
                         under self-assessment in a cheap and shoddy manner. These secondary dwellings were once part of a               is not the direct result of there being a secondary dwelling but perhaps how that secondary dwelling has
                         single household, but since the State Government made these legally acceptable without any planning             been used, for example being let out to holiday makers with inadequate management.
                         requirements many of these remain inadequate with regard to neighbourhood amenity, parking and noise.           Providing building setbacks are met there should be no need to apply additional screening or
                         Suggests a requirement to install safety mechanisms such as fire alarms, and soundproof and visually            soundproofing requirements to a secondary dwelling.
                         attractive fencing to restore privacy between lots. Require owner install compulsory privacy screens that       Car parking
                         offer soundproofing from decks and entertaining areas that are disruptive to neighbouring properties.
                                                                                                                                         A dwelling house which incorporates a secondary dwelling requires a total of 3 car parking spaces. This
 5823093                 Low density housing- granny flat/secondary dwellings. We support the car parking changes that allow             is considered sufficient.
                         tandem and uncovered parking as an incentive for community members to build secondary dwelling that             Costs & Complexity
                         allow for aging parents to downsize to live with family members. This in turn creates more housing
                                                                                                                                         Council charges additional rates and infrastructure charges on secondary dwellings. These comments
                         opportunities for the community.
                                                                                                                                         are noted but are outside the scope of the proposed planning scheme amendments. However, given the
             23108584    As a matter of equity, given that the addition of one and two-bedroom dwellings on low density lots will        important role of affordability of the secondary dwellings, Council may consider further ways of supporting
                         add to Council costs and demand on infrastructure and services Council’s rating structure should be             and encouraging the use, especially where it retains and adds to an original house.
                         adjusted to charge extra rates for lots with secondary dwellings. It creates a situation where properties       In relation to fire separation and safety the owner of the property needs to ensure their secondary dwelling
                         using least services and infrastructure are paying a premium for those that use more.                           complies with building code requirements so accommodation for renters is safe. These are not planning
                         As with STA, residential amenity and impacts on neighbours needs to be defined and catered for in               scheme matters.
                         approval processes of secondary dwellings. In this regard the definitions and restrictions applying to short    The Queensland Government is currently proposing a state wide code for design and siting of secondary
                         term accommodation should also apply to secondary dwellings. Neighbours should be notified of                   dwellings which may override the planning scheme provisions in the future.
                         applications for secondary dwellings and have the opportunity to comment on plans.


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