MCU170076.01-Applicant's Response to Submitters

          Concern                                         Applicant’s Response
                                     are scattered through all the neighbourhoods, which is important to
                                     the tourism product and provides alternate tourist accommodation
                                     to that of resorts and larger developments.

                                     The strategic framework understands the pressures between visitor
                                     and permanent accommodation, however, does not prohibit it but
                                     recognises the importance of tourism in the Shire.

                                     The proposal is located near key areas of the Noosa River foreshore
                                     precinct and the District centre where a mix of visitors and
                                     permanent reside. This proposal complements the surrounding
                                     development and is not imposing any new type of built form or use.
                                 •   The proposed Short-term Accommodation has no greater impact
                                     on traffic compared to permanent residents residing in the existing
                                     duplex.
                                 •   Short term rentals are often unoccupied, so the traffic is less than if
                                     occupied by permanent residents.

                                 •   Short term accommodation does not mean large parties with lots
Increase of noise, traffic and
                                     of cars. it is usually 1-2 families with children who are on a quiet
safety problem in Noosa
                                     beachside holiday.

                                 •   Council has recently imposed the Local Law on other Short-term
                                     Accommodation to ensure the conduct of the guests does not
                                     impact on neighbouring properties.

                                 •   The property will be professionally managed by a local agent.


                                 •   The property is fully fenced and landscaped.

                                 •   The property will be professionally managed by a local agent who
                                     can directly deal with any perceived issues if they occur.
Use of outdoor deck/pool by
                                 •   Council’s Local Law regulates the operational of short stay letting.
visitors and children
                                     The Local Law will ensure the use will not impact on any surrounding
                                     permanent residents. In addition, given the historical use of
                                     Noosaville for visitors, the established amenity will not be negatively
                                     affected.

Concerns for car parking and     •   The unit has sufficient car parking being the double car garage and
vehicle congestion                   the driveway. In total the Short-term Accommodation use sufficient



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