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1. I strongly oppose this development application. As a neighbour to this property, I object to the continuous, extensive and obtrusive use of the house at 91 Amaroo Drive for large group holiday rentals (which advertises accommodation for 16 guests and at times we've seen up to 8 cars parked at the house). My understanding is that the zoning is RU5 Village and that the only use of land permitted without consent is agriculture and home occupations. A full time commercial rental property with accommodation for 16 guests does not classify as typical home occupation. If the owners never use the house and want an income they have an option to rent it out permanently. I don't object to holiday rentals at all, we short term rent our 3 bedroom house out from time to time but stay at the house a lot of the time ourselves in between work commitments elsewhere. The owners of this property very very rarely visit it is purely a commercial enterprise for them. They are not part of the community and have no idea of the impact the constant holiday groups have on neighbours. Many neighbours are continually distressed due to the noise and intrusion. Each group that stays at 91 Amaroo if asked to be quiet says 'but we're only here for a week, or one weekend'. The property manager also says we can call. However there's a new group every week. The use of a residential property in this way conflicts with the village environment. If they wanted to own a hostel/backpackers/bed and breakfast, they would have to pay fees and follow regulations. It is unfair that large scale holiday rentals (size of groups and unlimited days per year) are permitted. Holiday rentals should be limited to a certain number of nights per year and limited to 4 bedroom maximum.

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