Noosa Plan 2020 - Amendment No. 3 - Minor Amendment · Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                           10 MARCH 2026


     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