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The following features relating to the management of the short-term accommodation are proposed:

   -   Maximum of 6 guests only within the three bedrooms.
   -   A local property manager will oversee the letting, management and maintenance.
   -   A code of conduct is to be developed for all guests.
   -   A local contact person must respond to complaints within an allotted timeframe.
   -   Two car parking spaces are available for guests.
   -   No parties or events are to occur on the premises.
   -   Restrict the use of outdoor areas after 9pm.


4.0 Planning assessment

4.1 Other Change Assessment
A Change other than a minor change under the Planning Act 2016, allows for a change that may
result in a substantially different development. Section 82(4) of the Planning Act 2016 prescribes the
matters for assessing the deciding the change application in the context of the existing development
approval.

The following assessment considers the applicable matters in the context of an existing approval for
a duplex, and the change to incorporate short term accommodation in Unit 2.

The application also includes a change to a dual occupancy to afford the right for the premises to be
used for permanent accommodation at anytime.


4.2 Strategic Framework
The Noosa Plan 2020 includes Strategic Outcomes that seek neighbourhoods are protected from
short term visitor accommodation that would negatively impact on their amenity. However, the
planning scheme also protects areas for visitor accommodation with a range of accommodation
styles envisaged to support the local tourism industry.

The strategic intent is to limit visitor accommodation in traditional residential neighbourhoods of
detached dwellings but allow it in areas zoned for unit developments and located generally closer to
centres, facilities and services. The proposal is located a short walk from the Sunshine Beach village
centre, the Sunshine Beach surf club, parks and importantly adjoins a lawful walkway directly to the
beach. The proposed short term accommodation supports Noosa’s tourism industry and provides an
alternative form of visitor accommodation to resort and motel.

The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Framework as it is located within a unit area, near all
the amenities Sunshine Beach offers.

4.3 Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
The Overall Outcomes of the local plan code seeks for development in Sunshine Beach to provide
for a high proportion of multi-unit accommodation for both visitors and residents. The development
provides for visitor accommodation in close proximity to the Sunshine Beach Village shops and
existing visitor accommodation units, consistent with Performance Outcome 14 and 15 of the Local
Plan Code.




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