Appeal D96 Of 2024 Relating To Refusual Of MCU24/0003 Material Change Of Use For Short Term Accommodation At 428 Cootharaba Road, Cootharaba · Attachment 1 - MCU24/0003 -Development Assessment Planner'S Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                 12 AUGUST 2024


8.    The proposal does not comply with Performance Outcome PO6 of the Bushfire Hazard
      Overlay Code as:
      a.   Safe access and egress to the development for emergency vehicles and personnel has
           not been demonstrated.
      b.   easy and safe evacuation of residents of premises and access by emergency services
           has not been demonstrated.
9.    The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 - Keep Noosa Home item 7.7:
      Ensure that short-term accommodation in the hinterland is complementary to housing on site
      and not at the expense of housing. Whole-house short term rentals should be limited to
      infrequent letting of the owners principal-place of residence
10.   The use is inconsistent with the Noosa Council Short Term Accommodation Monitoring
      Report November 2022 as:
      a.   Short-term accommodation, without a permanent resident remaining on site,
           compromises future housing supply for permanent residents.
      b.   Short-term accommodation of an entire dwelling house compromises adequate long
           term housing stock being available to meet the diverse needs of Noosa Shire’s current
           and future residents, consistent with Noosa Council’s adopted Housing Strategy 2022.
      c.   Short-term accommodation does not reinforce the purpose and outcomes to be
           achieved by development within the Rural zone for rural pursuits, particularly
           agricultural uses and complimentary value-added uses and housing for permanent
           residents.
As a result of Council’s decision to refuse the application, the applicant has now lodged an appeal
to the Planning & Environment Court. The applicant seeks that the development be approved
subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.

The matter is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded
accordingly.

Previous Council Consideration
Not Applicable

Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynne + Macartney – Tim Quirk

Internal Consultation




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