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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 10 MARCH 2026
7.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020 - AMENDMENT NO. 3 - MINOR AMENDMENT
Author Senior Development Planner , Tara Norley
Strategy & Sustainability | Strategy and Environment
Index 41.35 - Noosa Plan 2020 Amendments
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Table of Amendments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Noosa Plan 2020 was originally adopted in July 2020 and has since been amended on two
occasions. Amendment No. 1 - a minor amendment commenced 25 September 2020 and
Amendment No. 2 - a major amendment commenced 26 September 2025.
The planning scheme is subject to regular reviews to ensure it remains contemporary, responsive to
emerging issues, accurately drafted and consistently interpreted.
This report recommends the adoption of a minor amendment to Noosa Plan 2020, being Amendment
No. 3. The amendment seeks to correct minor errors, formatting and improve clarification where
required. These amendments do not introduce policy changes and do not require public notification,
State interest review or ministerial approval. The amendment primarily addresses:
• aligning the planning scheme with recent updates to the Planning Regulation 2017;
• correcting references to Acceptable Outcomes within the Tables of Assessment;
• providing clearer guidance on selected provisions, including eave and roof requirements in
Residential zones;
• adding additional Editor’s notes to clarify provisions such as site cover requirements;
• improving document formatting, including consistency of headings and tables throughout the
scheme.
Adoption of Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 will support clearer interpretation of the planning
scheme and consistent decision-making.
Following adoption of Amendment No. 3 a public notice will be placed in the local newspaper and
will commence the date a notice is placed in the Queensland Government Gazette.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee dated 10 March 2026 and Under Section 17 of the Planning Act 2016 and Chapter 2,
Part 2 of the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules and resolve to:
A. Make, prepare and adopt minor Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 as contained
in Attachment 1 to this report;
B. Publish a notice in the newspaper and Queensland Government Gazette;
C. Commence Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 on the date the notice appears in the
Queensland Government Gazette;
D. Provide the Chief Executive for State Development and Infrastructure a copy of the public notice
and a certified copy of the minor amendment; and
E. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to make minor corrections if required prior to gazettal.
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REPORT
Noosa Plan 2020 commenced on 31 July 2020 and has since been updated twice: an Administrative
amendment on 25 September 2020 (Amendment No. 1) and a Major amendment on 26 September
2025 (Amendment No. 2).
As the planning scheme has been used in day-to-day development assessment and strategic
planning, minor issues and inconsistencies have been identified, typically involving wording,
cross-referencing, or other administrative details. Periodic minor amendments are therefore required
to ensure the planning scheme remains accurate, up to date, and functioning as intended.
Section 17 of the Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules outlines the
requirements for making and amending local planning instruments. Chapter 2, Part 2 of these
Guidelines sets out the requirements for a Minor amendment. Minor amendments are restricted to
small, technical updates, for example, changes needed to reflect updates to the Planning Regulation
2017, correction of factual errors, or improvements to clarity and consistency across the planning
scheme. Minor amendments cannot change planning policy, zoning, or land use rights. As such,
there is no requirement for community consultation, state interest review or Ministerial approval for
minor amendments.
Amendment No. 3 meets the requirements of a Minor change under the Minister’s Guidelines and
Rules, addressing matters identified through regular use of the scheme. The proposed amendments
do not alter policy intent or strategic direction; instead, they improve clarity, remove ambiguity, and
support effective implementation. The amendments also include general formatting updates and
corrections to numbering, grammar, spelling, and referencing, none of which materially change the
operation or policy content of the planning scheme. The proposed minor amendments are contained
in Attachment 1, and primarily address:
• aligning the planning scheme with recent updates to the Planning Regulation 2017;
• correcting references to Acceptable Outcomes within the Tables of Assessment;
• providing clearer guidance on selected provisions, including eave and roof requirements in
Residential zones;
• adding additional Editor’s notes to clarify provisions such as site cover requirements;
• improving document formatting, including consistency of headings and tables throughout the
scheme.
Consistent with the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, this report seeks Council’s endorsement to
make, prepare and adopt minor Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020. Following adoption, a public
notice will be placed in the local newspaper and Queensland Government gazette and industry
stakeholders will be notified. A copy of the public notice and a certified copy of the minor amendment
will be provided to the Chief Executive for State Development and Infrastructure.
Amendment No. 3 to Noosa Plan 2020 will commence the date the notice appears in the Queensland
Government Gazette.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 2 - Liveability
Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable
an inclusive, connected and vibrant community.
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Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 18 September 2025
A. Note the report by the Strategy and Sustainability Manager to the Planning and Environment
Committee on 9 September 2025 regarding proposed Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 and;
B. Under section 22 of the Minister's Guidelines and Rules:
• 1. Adopt proposed Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 as contained in Attachments 3-14
which incorporates changes as required by the Ministerial conditions outlined in this report;
• 2. Publish a public notice in the newspaper and Queensland Government Gazette; and
• 3. Notify property owners affected by the amendments who were notified during public
notification.
C. Set a date for Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 to take effect beg the date the notice
appears in the Queensland Government Gazette;
D. Provide the Chief Executive Officer for State Development and Infrastructure Planning a copy
of the public notice and certified copy of the amendment.
E. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to be able to make minor corrections if required prior to
gazettal.
F. As part of regular monthly delegated reporting on development application numbers and
decisions, include additional metrics on numbers of superseded planning scheme applications.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 17 September 2020
That Council note the report by the Director Environment & Sustainable Development to the Planning
and Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2020 and:
A. Adopt the Noosa Plan 2020 – Administrative Amendment No.1 as per attachments 1 and 2 of
the report;
B. Delegate the CEO to make any further Administrative Amendments necessary to Noosa Plan
2020;
C. Set a date of Friday 25 September 2020 for commencement of the amended scheme;
D. Publicly notify adoption of the amendment in accordance with requirements of the Planning Act;
and
E. Provide the Chief Executive for Treasury – Development and Planning Services with a copy of
the public notice and a certified copy of the administrative amendment.
Special Meeting Minutes 16 July 2020
That Council note the report by the Director Environment & Sustainable Development to the Special
Meeting dated 16 July 2020; and
A. Adopt the Noosa Plan 2020 as amended as a result of State Interest Review and Ministerial
Conditions, as per attachments 2 – 22 of the report;
B. Set a date of 31 July 2020 for commencement of the new scheme;
C. Authorise the CEO to make any minor amendments necessary to the Noosa Plan 2020 prior to
commencement;
D. Publicly notify adoption of the scheme in accordance with requirements of the Planning Act;
E. Provide the Chief Executive of Department State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure
and Planning a copy of the public notice;
F. Initiate a process to monitor over a two year period the effectiveness of the provisions in the
Noosa Plan 2020 with regard to industrial land and industry precincts to ensure the provisions
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meet the objective of enabling the changing nature of businesses including increased diversity
in key sectors and provision for multi-purpose flexible work;
G. Provide a report back to Council on this monitoring program including any associated
recommended amendments to the Noosa Plan;
H. Monitor over the next 2 years the effectiveness of the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020 in
enabling the delivery of housing choice and affordability to meet the diverse needs of the
community, specifically housing for those in our community on low incomes, with special needs
or in identified groups in need of community and affordable housing;
I. Provide a report back to Council on this monitoring program including any associated
recommended amendments to the Noosa Plan to strengthen the provisions towards these
outcomes; and
J. Complete and introduce a Local Law for Short term letting, including the associated code of
conduct to regulate short term letting.
Finance
The cost implications for the proposed minor amendment are within the 25/26 FY planning scheme
amendment budget and limited to staff time and costs associated with public notification.
Risk & Opportunities
The minor amendment removes the risk of inconsistent interpretation and ineffective implementation
of Noosa Plan 2020, by correcting a number of minor errors.
Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
There is no requirement for community consultation for Minor amendments under the Planning Act
2016 and Minister's Guidelines and Rules, as the amendment seeks only to correct minor
unintentional errors and improve the interpretation and implementation of the Noosa Plan 2020. It
does not seek to change the policy intent of the Noosa Plan 2020 or amend any zoning or land use
rights. Following adoption, a public notice will be placed in the local newspaper and Queensland
Government gazette and industry stakeholders will be notified.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
Mayor & Councillors Director Director
Chief Executive Officer Community Connection Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Revenue Services
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