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1. Not sure if this a good idea for this site. With a shared driveway and close living constant groups would need to be thoroughly informed as to the need for consideration to neighbours and protocols for shared spaces and occupants. I know how difficult it was with long term letting let alone short term letting. Being near the canal noise levels are higher and it travels along the waterway.

2. From the Council web site, many applications for STA are currently being approved. On the 16 February 2020 I sent an email to all the Mayor and all Councillors expressing my concern about the approval of 5 Robert St Noosaville for STA. Councillors responded by saying 5 Robert St was approved because it was designated medium density residential. Brian Stockwell in his email indicated that he “totally agreed that the area immediately surrounding Laburnum Crescent should be protected from further development for short stay accommodation and the Noosa Plan 2020 makes it an inconsistent use”.

   Why then would the Council even consider approving 8 Hygietia St as STA, especially as it is surrounded by permanent residents?

   For your information:
   • 7 Hygieta St New Zealand owners who live there permanently in winter months.
   • 4 Hygieta St Low-cost rental permanent residential.
   • 6 Hygieta St Owner occupied permanent residential.
   • 10 Hygieta St Owner occupied permanent residential.
   • 20, 18, 15, 14, 13, 11, 12, 9, 8, 6, 5, 3 Laburnum Crescent Owner occupied permanent residential.
   • 15,17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 Cloudsley St Owner occupied permanent residential.

   We all know that one STA can destroy the amenity of an area for multiple owners. It would seem permanent residents continue to have no rights to protect their neighbourhoods from the scrounge of STA. This is not just about the noise, parking issues, garbage issues, multiple families in a house etc, it is about the destruction of permanent residential neighbourhoods, which the Council is complicit in, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of community in Noosa. For example, if I am forced to sell because of STA encroachment, the community will lose someone who volunteers: doing front of house/duty manager at Noosa Arts Theatre, Co-ordinates a walking group for NPA, is a member of the Committee which facilitates Friday Environmental Forum, works at the Noosa NP info hut, constantly picks up rubbish, monitors the environment, volunteers at events etc.

   In addition, 8 Hygienta St has a shared driveway. Given that many STA involve multiple cars, often parked illegally, one can only image the problems which will be created for the resident who shares the driveway.

   It is my view that STA is an accommodation business, and like any business should be excluded from residential zonings. I would strongly request that 8 Hygieta Street’s application for STA be rejected.

3. This application should not be approved. No 8 and the adjoining property No 10 have a shared driveway so guests staying at No 8 would not be able to leave their vehicles there. I believe permanent residents live at No 10. Both properties are close to the turning circle at the canal end of Hygieta Street. Parking isn't easy in this enclave and more vehicles will end up parking on the street making it even more difficult for local residents in Hygieta Street and Laburnum Crescent.

4. This application seeks to embed short - term holidaying renters amongst permanent residents, in defiance of established planning precedent within this Low Density Residential zone. Essentially, the trappings of a Short Term Stay hostel without on site management.

   Approval will signal a lucrative financial incentive for investors to further reduce the stock of permanent residential accommodation within this precinct.

   The proposed short - term accommodation will disrupt residential social amenity where neighbours interact and communicate within their daily home ground lifestyle.

   Permanent residents, particularly long term renters are entitled to a fair go from Council. While visitor accommodation is important, so is the housing needs of families migrating to Noosa. Mayor Stewart has recently made strong public comments on behalf of Council supporting the urgent need to expand the pool of properties available for permanent renters.

   Even well off business types/professionals might feel excluded in competing with a short - term stay property asking 4 to 5 times (or more) permanent rental cost.

   Hygieta, Laburnam, Janet and Cloudsley Streets already suffer traffic/parking overflow from resorts and Gympie Terrace visitors during peak times, visitors park all over residents nature strip grass. Yes, as they say, “its not your grass mate, Council owns it”. Sure, but residents maintain it, and approving number 8 Hygietas application won’t help.

   This application should be viewed as a concerted commercial thrust into our local residential space. Venice, Byron and other wonderful places are likewise under similar attack. Noosa is not just about ever increasing visitor accommodation. Rather, Councils often stated dedication to maintain “residential amenity” through the Noosa Plan must prevail in rejecting this STS application.

5. I totally concur with all statements made by Ron Blackshaw as he adequately reflects the vast majority of opinion of full time residents in the shire particularly in the area contested .... there seems to be concerted thrust by certain individuals in the real estate trade into the ethos and thinking of the council in this respect... given that higher prices on house sales can be achieved if the purchaser can short term rent the property. This benefits the few and disregards the many that live and work in these areas
   Thank you

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