The City of Busselton finally backed down and accepted our demands to reform these broken planning laws. This victory belongs to every one of the 198 people who refused to accept that housing should be a luxury while the bureaucrats looked the other way. We won this fight, but keep …
January 17, 2023
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, urge the City of Busselton and the state government's Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to make changes to planning laws to allow, encourage and facilitate 'affordable accommodation' so that Australians can afford and enjoy accommodation within the communities in which they work. We have the following concerns and requests:
- The cost of housing is out of whack with incomes and must be addressed. It can not be addressed by way of 'social housing' or by relying upon the system as it now stands. The system has failed us. Arrangements that might suit a city are inappropriate in the country.
- The placement of affordable accommodation for rent in the rural zone is a simple way to make housing affordable.
- Trees in proximity to all forms of shelter are essential and especially so for smaller accommodation units such as caravans, campers, cabins and chalets.
- In general, the risk of bushfire should be ameliorated by means other than removal of living vegetation in the immediate proximity to a dwelling, because that vegetation provides a vital amenity by way of, shade, shelter and wildlife habitat. The smaller the dwelling the more important this is.
- The ongoing reduction in lot sizes in residential areas is such that there is virtually no space for children to play, no possibility of shelter trees or the placement of ancillary accommodation such as a 'tiny home' or a 'granny flat'. This is clearly disadvantageous to the health and welfare of residents. Moreover, it is unnecessary in regions that are yet, and will be for a long time, lightly populated.
- Existing laws which unreasonably restrict the ability of people to meet their needs for accommodation should be re-evaluated to promote owner-building and family self-help. People who have building skills should be encouraged to use their skills.
Updates
January 1, 2023
The City of Busselton and the Department of Planning are finally feeling the heat because of this surge in support. They have been ignoring our housing crisis for far too long while people are priced out of their own communities. Now they have no choice but to listen to us.
Reached 100 supporters
January 1, 2023
80 Comments
there is an utter shortfall of affordable housing in Dunsborough and surrounds. this is an elegant solution that should be approved immediately.
I agree that there is a need for more affordable housing both in metro & rural areas to accommodate temporary and or low income workers. I don’t necessarily agree with points 3 & 4 due to fire risk & fuel load minimization and specifically as shade can be provided by other means.
As someone living in a rental accommodation, the stress of paying the ever-increasing rent is of concern. I have lived in one of these tiny houses and would love to see this idea come to fruition for better a strong community living idea.
Erl Happ has a solution to the housing crisis which impacts the whole community in the South West - no houses means no workers which impacts local business, which impacts tourists. Let alone the mental health impact this has on those who have nowhere to live. There are other solutions to ensuring people are bushfire safe.
As stated the accommodation problem is causing much stress to many people that have lived in the area and have children attending local schools and the situation needs to be rectified....these people are needed and are most important to community life
Sunday 23 July 2023 We, my love & her 8 year old girl, met with Erl Happ on his property in Quindalup to inspect his prototype sea container homes. I was initially impressed with his overall plan; the location, in the beautiful natural bush setting amongst the trees; the angled orientation, providing a sense of space and privacy; the external aesthetics, neutral bush blending colour scheme. On the access track verge, in front of the each structure, was two 1200mm square raised vegetable garden beds, diagonally offset supported on recycled pallets, offering a warm welcome & providing fresh herbs & vegies on the door step. The undercover porch conveniently framed the entrance. Once inside the dwelling, I was extremely surprised by the sense of space the natural lighting availed. Within his simple, practical, spacious design was a; dining room; kitchen; loungeroom; study; master bedroom; bathroom with shower & composting toilet. I asked if I could help complete the project so we could have somewhere to live & provide shelter for other homeless family’s. Erl informed us of the stop work order he received from the Shire of Busselton. Why would a local community organisation want to stop a man working to provide a solution to the housing crisis on his own land? What housing crisis solutions is the local community organisation proposing? Have any of the local community organisation decision makers or enforcers ever experienced homelessness? We have an abundance of land cared for by good hearted, community minded folk who, need help managing their properties and servicing the farm debt & others of affluence who would like to help the homeless in our rural region. The Shire has a great opportunity to take the lead by implementing a progressive, sustainable & humane solution to the housing crisis, while actively supporting struggling families on farms & showcasing the naturally occurring philanthropy within their local community. The current repressi
These tiny home villages would give options for affordable housing for people that can't afford to buy their own traditional home and also help form communities supporting each other.
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The City of Busselton finally backed down and accepted our demands to reform these broken planning laws. This victory belongs to every one of the 198 people who refused to accept that housing should be a luxury while the bureaucrats looked the other way. We won this fight, but keep …
January 17, 2023
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, urge the City of Busselton and the state government's Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to make changes to planning laws to allow, encourage and facilitate 'affordable accommodation' so that Australians can afford and enjoy accommodation within the communities in which they work. We have the following concerns and requests:
- The cost of housing is out of whack with incomes and must be addressed. It can not be addressed by way of 'social housing' or by relying upon the system as it now stands. The system has failed us. Arrangements that might suit a city are inappropriate in the country.
- The placement of affordable accommodation for rent in the rural zone is a simple way to make housing affordable.
- Trees in proximity to all forms of shelter are essential and especially so for smaller accommodation units such as caravans, campers, cabins and chalets.
- In general, the risk of bushfire should be ameliorated by means other than removal of living vegetation in the immediate proximity to a dwelling, because that vegetation provides a vital amenity by way of, shade, shelter and wildlife habitat. The smaller the dwelling the more important this is.
- The ongoing reduction in lot sizes in residential areas is such that there is virtually no space for children to play, no possibility of shelter trees or the placement of ancillary accommodation such as a 'tiny home' or a 'granny flat'. This is clearly disadvantageous to the health and welfare of residents. Moreover, it is unnecessary in regions that are yet, and will be for a long time, lightly populated.
- Existing laws which unreasonably restrict the ability of people to meet their needs for accommodation should be re-evaluated to promote owner-building and family self-help. People who have building skills should be encouraged to use their skills.
Updates
January 1, 2023
The City of Busselton and the Department of Planning are finally feeling the heat because of this surge in support. They have been ignoring our housing crisis for far too long while people are priced out of their own communities. Now they have no choice but to listen to us.
Reached 100 supporters
January 1, 2023
80 Comments
I’ve noticed that there are houses being built on very small blocks and the prices are still very high regardless of block size, there is no room for children to play or a pet, nor is there room to grow anything, people with larger blocks who want to house family or friends should be able to have small accomodation built on their blocks
there is an utter shortfall of affordable housing in Dunsborough and surrounds. this is an elegant solution that should be approved immediately.
I agree that there is a need for more affordable housing both in metro & rural areas to accommodate temporary and or low income workers. I don’t necessarily agree with points 3 & 4 due to fire risk & fuel load minimization and specifically as shade can be provided by other means.
As someone living in a rental accommodation, the stress of paying the ever-increasing rent is of concern. I have lived in one of these tiny houses and would love to see this idea come to fruition for better a strong community living idea.
Erl Happ has a solution to the housing crisis which impacts the whole community in the South West - no houses means no workers which impacts local business, which impacts tourists. Let alone the mental health impact this has on those who have nowhere to live. There are other solutions to ensuring people are bushfire safe.
As stated the accommodation problem is causing much stress to many people that have lived in the area and have children attending local schools and the situation needs to be rectified....these people are needed and are most important to community life
Sunday 23 July 2023 We, my love & her 8 year old girl, met with Erl Happ on his property in Quindalup to inspect his prototype sea container homes. I was initially impressed with his overall plan; the location, in the beautiful natural bush setting amongst the trees; the angled orientation, providing a sense of space and privacy; the external aesthetics, neutral bush blending colour scheme. On the access track verge, in front of the each structure, was two 1200mm square raised vegetable garden beds, diagonally offset supported on recycled pallets, offering a warm welcome & providing fresh herbs & vegies on the door step. The undercover porch conveniently framed the entrance. Once inside the dwelling, I was extremely surprised by the sense of space the natural lighting availed. Within his simple, practical, spacious design was a; dining room; kitchen; loungeroom; study; master bedroom; bathroom with shower & composting toilet. I asked if I could help complete the project so we could have somewhere to live & provide shelter for other homeless family’s. Erl informed us of the stop work order he received from the Shire of Busselton. Why would a local community organisation want to stop a man working to provide a solution to the housing crisis on his own land? What housing crisis solutions is the local community organisation proposing? Have any of the local community organisation decision makers or enforcers ever experienced homelessness? We have an abundance of land cared for by good hearted, community minded folk who, need help managing their properties and servicing the farm debt & others of affluence who would like to help the homeless in our rural region. The Shire has a great opportunity to take the lead by implementing a progressive, sustainable & humane solution to the housing crisis, while actively supporting struggling families on farms & showcasing the naturally occurring philanthropy within their local community. The current repressi
These tiny home villages would give options for affordable housing for people that can't afford to buy their own traditional home and also help form communities supporting each other.
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I’ve noticed that there are houses being built on very small blocks and the prices are still very high regardless of block size, there is no room for children to play or a pet, nor is there room to grow anything, people with larger blocks who want to house family or friends should be able to have small accomodation built on their blocks