Though many permanent residents have experienced the disruptive nature of short-term lets (unstaffed hotels) being used to host parties, the Planning Act 2016 is clear this this is against the law. Page 19 of https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/2532/np2020-short-term-accommodation-guide-15oct2020
"Can I allow a house to be used by guests for organised parties and events?
No, party houses are prohibited.
The whole of the Noosa Shire is identified as a party house restriction area under the Planning Act 2016. Therefore, a house used for short-term accommodation cannot be used for parties, weddings, bucks nights, large gatherings etc.
Because Noosa has always had restrictions on party houses, this applies to all properties in Noosa Shire and there are no existing use rights for houses currently being used illegally for party houses and events"
Seems pretty clear. So why is it left to residents/neighbours (who are continually being subjected to these parties late into the night) to police the issue (and cop the abuse), when it is Council's responsibility to do this??
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