Meeting papers

RESPECTING COMMUNITY
Noosa’s wellbeing is at the centre of this Destination Management Plan, with responsible
tourism contributing to improved quality of life, connectivity, accessibility and housing
amenity.



Strategy 1.1 - Protect our Neighbourhoods by ensuring short-term accommodation is
appropriately regulated, managed, and located so that residential amenity and community
wellbeing are preserved.

1.1.1   Strengthen the use of tools available to Council – such as planning rules, local laws, rates,
        charges and compliance – for dedicated Short Stay Letting (as opposed to Home Hosted
        Accommodation) to continue to manage and mitigate the impacts of short-term
        accommodation in residential zones.

1.1.2   Create an incentivised Opt-Out program for short-stay owners to transition properties in
        residential zones back to residential uses (long-term rentals or permanent housing for
        locals and workers) e.g. grants, tax rebates, or rate concessions.

1.1.3   Consistently advocate to State Government for legislative reform including; limiting STA
        Existing Use Rights in low-density residential zones and abandonment provisions to
        increase housing availability and protect amenity, and to introduce Statewide STA
        Registration and Data Sharing with validated property data to support effective regulation
        and inform housing and tourism policy.


Strategy 1.2: Improve Infrastructure and Transport Solutions and ease congestion by
increasing alternatives to cars and making public and active transport more reliable, accessible,
and appealing for locals and visitors.

1.2.1   Accelerate investment in footpaths, trails, and bike lanes to make walking, cycling, and
        scootering safer, more sustainable and more enjoyable for everyone.

1.2.2   Advocate more powerfully and more often to State Government for improved public
        transport in Noosa; more frequent services, better routes and connectivity, and more
        suitable modes (e.g., electric).

1.2.3   Encourage local business to deliver more smart transport options that are fit for purpose for
        Noosa's needs, e.g., buses or shuttles with surfboard capacity, public ferry, bus and airport
        transfers.

1.2.4   Encourage and incentivise locals and visitors to walk, ride or Park & Ride (Go Noosa) by making
        it easier, more convenient and faster to leave their vehicles outside high-traffic areas to reduce
        congestion and encourage sustainable travel behaviour.



Strategy 1.3: Optimise Parking and Traffic Management creating fair and efficient access to
parking for locals and reduce congestion in high-demand areas.


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