Change App - MCU17.0076 - Planning Report

         •         consider the state interests of Housing supply and diversity and Tourism;

         •         be evidence-driven, comprehensive, and prepared in a detailed manner.

C)       Within 6 months of completing B) above Council must submit a report to the Minister on
         completion of the monitoring process. The report must detail the findings of the monitoring
         process and provide an accompanying statement from the council that identifies whether
         the council considers an amendment should be made to the planning scheme as a result of
         the monitoring process, and the reasons for the council’s position on this.

The planning scheme reflects the public interest and without a detailed analysis of the effect of this
change in assessment policy (refusing STA in Medium density residential zone), it has the potential
to place the community at financial risk regarding the following matters:

       • refusing Short term accommodation applications in Noosaville even though it is a
             consistent use and sufficient grounds for support. Therefore, defending refusal decisions in
             appeal can place pressure on council financial resources and therefore potentially
             negatively impact on the delivery of services to the community.

       • The economic impact of the possible reduction in tourism beds on the whole of Noosa Shire
             economy and that effect on local businesses directly, and/or indirectly related to tourism.

No social impact study of the change in policy for short term accommodation was undertaken to
inform the planning scheme. This proposal provides short term accommodation in the same format
as the surrounding and existing built form, and will contribute to the established amenity of
Noosaville.




Refusal - Previous short term accommodation refusal in Noosaville Medium density residential
zone.
The following are reasons for Council’s refusal of a development in Noosaville Medium density
residential zone. These reasons are addressed accordingly below-

         Reason - 1. The proposal is not consistent with 3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the
         community and 3.3.3 Housing Choice (n) of the Strategic Framework, as it will further erode
         the permanent housing in the area, impacting permanent resident amenity.

Response: The applicant seeks to use the dwelling for their own use and if refused for short term
accommodation will not permanently rent the dwelling. Therefore, by refusing this development will
not erode permanent housing. Council’s Local law will ensure the amenity of the area will not be
impacted.

     Reason - 2. The proposal is not consistent with 6.3.2.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and
     (h) of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code as:

     a. The proposal is located in a medium density residential neighbourhood that is predominately
     used for short term accommodation. The introduction of additional short term accommodation
     within a duplex unit is not consistent with the zone’s outcome to maintain the area as

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