2022-11-14 GC Agenda - Item 4 - Attachment 2 - Appendix 13 to Attachment 1

NOOSA SHORT STAY ACCOMMODATION ECONOMIC & SOCIAL ASSESSMENT


3.2        SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
It is important to understand the bigger picture when trying to assess the relative ‘value’ of one land use over
another. A functioning economy and community requires a certain mix of land uses of differing economic values.
Some land uses have higher value contributions than others when assessed purely on economic grounds (e.g.,
manufacturing, technology), with some land uses have higher value contributions than others when assessed
purely on social grounds (e.g., open space and land for community facilities and community support organisations).
As such, it is extremely difficult to produce quantitative outcomes for the social contribution made from the provision
of a short stay dwelling vs a permanent rental dwelling in Noosa.

For example, using a parcel of land for industrial development may have a higher value than using that parcel for
sport and recreation purposes. However, if the community is in dire need of sport and recreation facilities to support
liveability and to attract and retain residents and workers then it may have a higher overall value to the economy
and community when considering the other benefits offered.

While there may be higher economic benefits from offering short stay accommodation vs permanent rentals
associated directly with spend of these occupants and by owners on the property (noting the contribution to the
local labour pool of permanent rentals may indirectly support higher levels of local economic activity), having too
much short stay accommodation may significantly change the nature of the community by reducing the sense of
community in the local area due to the transient nature of the population. Transients are unlikely to be committed
to the local area and will therefore not want to contribute to its image or identity. They are likely to expect the local
community and businesses to treat them as guests (i.e., a ‘take’ vs ‘give’ mentality).

A permanent resident has a vested interest in contributing to the image and identity of the local area and to maintain
or enhance the local environment and community. They are likely to support local businesses and key services
outside of the hospitality sector, thereby not only being an available labour source but also providing support to a
diversity of economic sectors that enables a variety of job opportunities to be offered across the region. This
includes critical services such as health, education and community care and support.

From a land use planning perspective, all aspects of the economy and community must be considered to ensure
that both the economy and community are functioning and sustainable and achieving (or able to achieve) desired
corporate planning objectives.




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