2021-07-12 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                            12 JULY 2021


   Overall Outcome (2)(o) of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code states: Development in
   the Medium Density Housing zones accommodates a greater diversity in housing types
   including dual occupancies, multiple dwellings, retirement facilities and residential care
   facilities. The code does not envisage the extent of visitor accommodation in the medium
   density residential zone, as currently exists and there is no demonstrated need for additional
   short term accommodation in the area.
   4.    CONSULTATION
   4.1. Referral Agencies
   Not applicable
   4.2. Internal Council Referrals
   Not applicable
   4.3. Public Notification
   The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the
   Planning Act 2016. 86 properly made submissions were received, all raising objection to the
   proposal. The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by
   submitters.
    Matters Raised                              Comments
    Concerns for vehicle safety at              The proposed use has a limit to the amount of
    intersection of David Low Way and           persons staying on site (2 persons per bedroom, 8 in
    Lowry Street                                total) and will not have any significant impacts on the
                                                intersection.
    Car parking congestion in Lowry Street      The proposed development can provide for 2 covered
    and Kestrel Crescent                        car parking spaces and 2 uncovered in the driveway.
                                                As the proposed use is only 4 bedrooms, the provided
                                                on-site car parking is likely sufficient and meets the
                                                scheme’s requirements for car parking.
    Short-term Accommodation increases          Agreed, it is likely that at times there will be more cars
    the amount of vehicles entering and         coming and going from the property then if used as a
    exiting of the property                     dwelling house.
    Noise                                       The noise could be regulated with the code of conduct
                                                and property management conditions. Outdoor
                                                entertainment areas could be restricted to minimise
                                                noise at night.
    Subject site is in close proximity to a     This is not a valid development assessment issue as it
    school bus route. (Concern for safety of    relies on the hypothetical scenario of guests
    children from strangers)                    committing criminal actions.
    Break down of the sense of community /      This concern is raised through the assessment of
    Ruining the village environment             PO15 of the Coastal Communities Local Plan Code:
                                                Visitor Accommodation is not be located in areas
                                                which are predominantly permanent residential
                                                dwellings.
    Parties                                     Were the application to be approved, the property
                                                would not be permitted to be used regularly for parties
                                                as this is a separately defined use.
    Reducing values of residential properties   Monetary concerns are not a Planning matter.
    Current lack of long term rental            It is acknowledged short term accommodation utilises
    properties                                  housing supply which could be used for other
                                                purposes and has the potential to impact on rent
                                                prices of the remaining housing stock.




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