Change App - MCU17.0076 - Planning Report

  d) retention of the primary                                          compatible with the surrounding
     residential function of an                                        area.
     area;
                                                                       The use of the site for visitor
  e) the impact on the safety                                          accommodation will not impact on
     and efficiency of the local                                       the road network.
     road network;
                                                                       Waste storage areas are located
  f) the impact of waste                                               on site and are suitably screened.
     storage areas on the visual
                                                                       Carparking for 2 vehicles is
     amenity of the area or
                                                                       available on site in the garage
     sensitive land uses; and
                                                                       with the driveway in front of the
  g) any impact on shared                                              garage suited to 1 vehicle parked
     vehicular access or parking.                                      in tandem.




6.6 Discretionary Matters

At the adoption of the Noosa Plan 2020 the Minister for Planning required Council to, in the future,
consider the economic impact of the change in policy for short term accommodation - as the
Council had failed to do so prior to the adoption of the Planning Scheme. While a recent Housing
Needs Assessment (HNA) has been undertaken by Council, it does not appear to specifically address
the States requirements.

For reference, Condition 8 of the Ministers approval is provided below.

Condition 8 – SPP – State interest: Planning for liveable communities and housing (Housing supply
and diversity) and Planning for economic growth (Tourism)

A)       Within three months from the date of adoption of the proposed planning scheme Council
         must prepare and publish a comprehensive guide explaining the regulatory requirements
         for operating short-term accommodation in the Noosa Shire Council local government area.

B)       On commencement of the planning scheme and for a period of 2 years Council is to monitor
         the provisions relating to short-term accommodation, tourism and housing supply
         considering the outcomes sought across the residential zones. The process shall, at a
         minimum:

         •      include a detailed analysis of the existing situation within the Noosa Shire, including
                numbers and types of short-term accommodation uses. This analysis should include
                annual comparison data that demonstrates the performance of the relevant
                scheme provisions;

         •      consider the economic and social benefits of the current situation, and forecast the
                potential long-term impacts of short term accommodation across the residential
                zones;

         •      consider the zone intent, levels of assessment and regulation short-term
                accommodation across the residential zones.

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