NSW Independent Planning Commission

Byron Shire Short Term Rental Accommodation Planning Proposal

PP-2021-3351

The Planning Proposal seeks to introduce a new suite of planning controls into Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014 (BLEP 2014) that will define short-term rental accommodation (STRA) and establish the circumstances in which it can occur.

Case progress

Overview

Advice provided
Category
Urban development
Location
Byron Bay
Chair of IPC Panel
Other IPC Panel Members
Richard Mackay , Juliet Grant

Map showing the location

Submissions closed
Speaker registration closed
Key dates
Submissions end 08/03/2023 at 12.00pm
Speaker registration end 10/02/2023 at 12.00pm
Public hearing
  • 10.00am Tuesday 21 February
    Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
  • 10.00am Wednesday 22 February
    Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481

Documents

Advice
DocumentDate
27.04.2023
AHURI Report
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AHURI Report (PDF, 2.64 MB)
27.04.2023
Documents Provided by Council
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17.02.2023
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Referral from DPE
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Conflict of Interest Declaration

Meetings

Public hearing
Registration closed
Registrations end 10/02/2023 at 12.00pm

Meeting information

  • 10:00am Tuesday 21 February
    Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
  • 10:00am Wednesday 22 February
    Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481

Livestream and recordings

A livestream of this public event will commence at the advertised event start time. A video recording of the public event, which may be edited or redacted prior to publication in line with our guidelines, will be published as soon as practicable after the event and be available until the case is completed.

Speaker schedule and transcripts

Speaker documents

DocumentDate
24.02.2023
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DPE Speaker Presentation (PDF, 470.58 KB)
24.02.2023
09.03.2023
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Cate Coorey Speaker Notes (PDF, 3.89 MB)
09.03.2023
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Public hearing notification

PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with fire safety rules, seating is limited to 250 inside the venue and approximately 100 in the overflow area outside where the livestream will be played. To ensure everyone’s safety, the venue requires people interested in observing the Public Hearing in person to obtain a free ticket through the venue’s website. To register please click here https://bit.ly/40nSK4e. Seats will be allocated to ticket holders on a first-come-first-served basis each day, with last-minute tickets available at the venue’s box office. If you have registered to speak in person at the Public Hearing via the Commission’s website, you do not need to obtain a ticket for the day you are speaking.

 

The NSW Independent Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on 21 and 22 February 2023 ​on:

  • housing and rental affordability and rental availability in the Byron Shire
  • the local economic contribution of the Short Term Rental Accommodation industry
  • the Byron Shire Council’s proposal to cap Short Term Rental Accommodation in parts of the Byron Shire.
 
The Minister for Planning has asked the Commission to hold the hearing and prepare advice to the Minister and the Department of Planning and Environment to inform decision-making on the Council’s proposal and on housing and rental affordability and rental availability in the Byron Shire more generally. The referral letter from the Minister to the IPC and other relevant documents can be found on the case page.
 
Commissioners Dr Sheridan Coakes (Chair), Professor Richard Mackay AM and Juliet Grant have been appointed to the Panel.
 
The Commission will conduct the Public Hearing over two days – in the Byron Shire area at Byron Community Centre (69 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481). The Hearing will also be livestreamed and registered speakers will be able to participate either in person or via online videoconference or telephone.
 
Anyone wishing to have their say at the Public Hearing must pre-register on the Commission’s website. Registrations will open on 16 January 2023 and close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 10 February 2023.
 
The Commission has access to all previous submissions made to the Byron Shire Council on the planning proposal. However, written submissions can also be lodged using the ‘Have Your Say’ portal on the Commission’s website. Written submissions will be accepted until 5pm AEST on Wednesday 8 March 2023.
 
The Public Hearing will be broadcast live on our website.
Commission Panel stakeholder and briefing meeting

Meeting information

Date and time

12:00 PM Mon 27 February 2023

Meeting documents

 

Stakeholder Meetings - Organisation NameDate of Meeting

NSW Department of Planning and Environment and Urbis

(Urbis to provide comment on its Byron Shire – Short Term Rental Accommodation Caps: Economic Impact Assessment, jointly commissioned by the Department and Council)

Friday 10 February 2023
Byron Shire CouncilFriday 17 February 2023
Byron Bay Chamber of CommerceFriday 17 February 2023
Brunswick Heads Chamber of CommerceFriday 17 February 2023
Destination North CoastFriday 17 February 2023
Destination ByronFriday 17 February 2023
Byron Visitor CentreFriday 17 February 2023
Byron Chapter, Australian Short-Term Rental Association (ASTRA)Friday 17 February 2023
Homelessness NSWFriday 17 February 2023
Shelter NSWFriday 17 February 2023
AirBnBMonday 27 February 2023
ExpediaMonday 27 February 2023
Briefings - Organisation NameDate of Meeting
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Western Australian GovernmentWednesday 15 February 2023
ShelterTASFriday 17 February 2023
Professor Peter Phibbs, Henry Halloran Trust, The University of SydneyFriday 17 February 2023

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Locality tour

Locality tour information

Date and time

5:00 PM Mon 20 February 2023
6:00 PM Wed 22 February 2023

Locality tour documents

DocumentDate
27.02.2023

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

NSW Department of Planning and Environment and Urbis

Meeting information

Date and time

2:30 PM Fri 10 February 2023

Meeting documents

DocumentDate
15.02.2023
15.02.2023

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Airbnb Pty Ltd

Meeting information

Date and time

10:45 AM Mon 27 February 2023

Meeting documents

DocumentDate
02.03.2023

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce

Meeting information

Date and time

1:45 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce

Meeting information

Date and time

1:00 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Byron Chapter, Australian Short-Term Rental Association (ASTRA)

Meeting information

Date and time

11:45 AM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Byron Shire Council

Meeting information

Date and time

4:45 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Byron Visitor Centre

Meeting information

Date and time

4:00 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Destination Byron

Meeting information

Date and time

3:15 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Destination North Coast

Meeting information

Date and time

2:30 PM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Emeritus Professor Peter Phibbs, The University of Sydney

Meeting information

Date and time

12:00 AM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Expedia

Meeting information

Date and time

11:30 AM Mon 27 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Homelessness NSW

Meeting information

Date and time

8:45 AM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Shelter NSW

Meeting information

Date and time

11:00 AM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Shelter TAS

Meeting information

Date and time

12:00 AM Fri 17 February 2023

Meeting documents

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, Western Australian Government

Meeting information

Date and time

12:00 AM Wed 15 February 2023

Meeting documents

DocumentDate
21.02.2023

Disclaimer

The Commission's Transparency Policy sets out how information related to this meeting will be made publicly available.

Public submissions

The Commission finalised this case over two years ago. All public submissions have been archived in compliance with the NSW State Records Act. To access these submissions, please send a request to [email protected] or call 02 9383 2100.