The Shire of Esperance recognises the increasing demand for short stay properties, and the importance of Holiday Houses to the overall tourist accommodation mix. 

Equally, Holiday Houses reduce local housing stocks and create amenity impacts in residential areas.

Regulation of short stay accommodation varies greatly between local governments. With future changes in the pipeline for the State Statutory Framework, the Shire of Esperance want to understand whether change is also required at the local level. 

Community feedback on the Briefing Paper may result in changes to Local Planning Scheme No. 24 and Local Planning Policy - Holiday House Development Requirements. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Excluding Holiday Houses in Certain Areas;
• Revising Occupancy Standards;
• Stronger Governance;
• Prohibiting Unattended Dogs;
• Periodic Renewal of Planning Approvals; and 
• Other Opportunities.

Everyone is welcome to comment, stakeholders who may be interested in joining the conversation include Holiday House owners, property managers, managing agents, neighbours, tourism providers, industry associations, community members and others.