Change App - MCU17.0076 - Planning Report

4. Development Intent

Hon Kee Lee (the applicant) is seeking a Change of Use on the land located at Unit 1 / 25 Edward
Street, Noosaville 4566. The applicant proposed to utilise the existing two storey 3-bedroom
dwelling (1 of 2 dwellings that form a Dual Occupancy) for Short-term Accommodation. No changes
are proposed to the existing built form. The layout consists of the garage and living spaces on the
ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the upper level. Figure 4 below provides floors plans of the unit.

The applicant advises that:

       • The property will not be used for permanent and/or short-term accommodation;

       • They will utilise a local property manager to oversee letting, management and
             maintenance of the premises.

       • Management of the property will be inline with the Noosa Council Local Laws regulations
             for short term rental properties.

       • They will prepare a code of conduct and management agreement for all guests utilising
             the premises for short term accommodation.

       • All guests agree to the rules of the property at time of booking.

       • No events, weddings, parties, or the like are to occur on the premises.

In support of the proposal the following is noted:

       • The outdoor area (alfresco) and pool area are located at the rear of the property and
             screened from view by existing landscaping and fencing.

       • The property is fully fenced and landscaped.



4.1      Proposed Change to Development Approval

The following Change to the existing development approval MCU17/0076 & OPW17/0224, approved
4/6/2017, is proposed to permit the dual use of Unit 1 for Short-term Accommodation and as a
Duplex. The Decision Notice (MCU17/0076) is proposed to be amended as follows:

         2. Decision Details

         The following type of approval has been issued:

         •     Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises Multiple Housing Type 2
               Duplex and Short-term Accommodation;




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