5.2026.306.1 - 353 Berwick Street EAST VICTORIA PARK - Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (Closed)

The Town has received a development application for Change of Use at the above-mentioned properties. In accordance with Local Planning Policy 37 – Community Consultation on Planning Proposals, you are invited to comment on the following:

• Proposed Use - A ‘unhosted short-term rental accommodation’ use is classified as an ‘A’ (discretionary) land use within the Residential zone under Town Planning Scheme No. 2.  An ‘A’ land use is not permitted unless the local government has exercised its discretion by granting development approval after advertising the application in accordance with clause 64 of the deemed provisions of the Planning & Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015.

Summary of the proposal:

• Change of Use application from Single Dwelling to Unhosted Short Term Rental Accommodation. This is a new application and not a renewal of a previous approval.
• Change of Use is outside the Town’s preferred area map as outlined in Local Planning Policy 31.
• The dwelling is a single house with an attached ancillary dwelling. Each section of the house will be marketed separately but can be rented as one where requested.
  • Main House: three bedrooms, one bathroom. Maximum guest capacity 6 people
  • Ancillary: one bedroom & bathroom. Maximum guest capacity: 2 people
• The dwelling has a double garage to allow parking onsite for up to two (2) cars, plus one additional bay.
• Check in time between 2-9pm. No check in available after 9pm.
• Check out time 7-11am. No check out prior to 7am unless prior approval.
• A Management Plan has been provided outlining the complaints management procedure, guest code of conduct, guest register and management contact details.

Please note that the above-mentioned matters will be considered based on the merits of the case, and with regard to the relevant Local Planning Policy and any comments received from nearby affected landowner(s) and occupier(s).