Party zones ‘like a permanent Schoolies’ on the Gold Coast

Plans to turn certain blocks in Surfers Paradise into designated "party house" areas have been slammed by critics who say it will be like a year-round Schoolies nightmare.

These party houses - which as a rule are private residences rented to tourists - have been in place for two years, but the council now seeks to formally regulate them and contain them within a particular zone.

A City of Gold Coast spokesperson told 9news.com.au they had not received any objections on the matter, with the plan going up for public perusal on October 4.

"To clarify, this concept is actually the incorporation of the existing temporary local planning instrument (TLPI) into the City Plan," the spokesperson said.

"This TLPI has been in place since 2015(so it is not new) and maintains the existing controls in place in regards to party houses."

However, local State MP John-Paul Langbroek has already criticised the initiative and vowed to do all he can to prevent its approval.

"This sort of planning will ensure you’re going to have a kind of Schoolies 24-hours a day, 365-days a year,” he told news.com.au.

"There are adults here and there are people that live here and we need to respect the local laws and the community.”

"Adult activities", which could include strip shows and film screenings, are permitted, but the proposed regulations would require such endeavours to be held out of sight of any neighbours.

There will also be strict limits on the amount of guests per house, along with requirements for bouncers and a 24-hour complaints line.

Council planning committee chair Cameron Caldwell said the City Plan would help shame the Gold Coast into a "world-class city".

"Our City Plan is a living document and we are committed to an ongoing program of regular updates to ensure it remains current and responsive,” he said.

He declined to comment on Mr Langbroek's position.

The council hopes the new regulations would stop party houses from spreading to the suburbs.

Gold Coast residents can have their say on the plan until November 15.