2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 Housing Needs Assessment

onsite carparking, do not allow for usable, financially viable mixed use developments. As a
consequence, redevelopment has not eventuated. While creative arts, markets, concerts etc may
assist the Junction, only significant redevelopment of the centre would revitalise and reinvent the
business centre.

Planning parameters need to be considered which would make mixed use redevelopment to
three, or if necessary four storeys, viable. Only in this way would a significant amount of
residential development be provided other than possibly the odd ‘shop-top’ dwelling. The
residential development achieved could provide vital accommodation for key workers in a
transport hub with ready access to Hastings Street and other hospitality areas of the Shire. It
could also provide much needed student accommodation which may further stimulate the
growth of this industry within Noosa. Some could also be used for affordable tourist
accommodation. Redevelopment of the previous bowls club and surrounds offers a possible
opportunity to incorporate such development.

It is suggested that professional expertise in urban design and revitalisation in conjunction with
property development advisory services might be sought to identify planning parameters and
desired design outcomes for Noosa Junction Business Centre which would result in the viability of
the type of redevelopment envisaged.


 Recommended Actions for Consideration :

    33. Parking requirements be reviewed for small dwellings in mixed use developments in well serviced
        activity centres with a view to their relaxation/reduction and incorporation of alternatives such as
        scooter and bicycle parking.

    34. As part of the above the re-introduction of payments in lieu of on-site parking requirements in
        activity centres be considered where public offstreet carparks can be increased in capacity and
        used by shoppers/workers during the day and residents at night.

    35. Local property investors and the design community be consulted to specifically seek urban
        design and revitalisation expertise with the aim of identifying suitable planning parameters for
        Noosa Junction Business Centre which would result in the viability of mixed use redevelopment.
        The acceptability of the resultant design parameters would be subject to public consultation
        during the plan preparation process.

    36. Planning provisions in Noosa Junction be reviewed to facilitate the provision of innovative
        models (such as the Nightingale model, see Section 6.5.3) of mixed use developments which will
        allow the provision of ‘rooming accommodation’ for groups such as students and transient
        workers.

    37. Zoning in the Shire Business Centre Zone be reviewed in liaison with the site owner to
        incorporate increased potential for including small dwelling residential development.




7.2.4    Recommended Actions in Relation to Secondary Dwellings
The Housing Needs Assessment identifies that secondary dwellings have the potential to address
a large part of the housing needs in Noosa Shire for smaller and affordable dwellings. The 2006
Planning Scheme included provisions for a relative or employee apartment which initially required
planning approval, but through Planning Scheme amendments this requirement has been
dropped. To date a relatively small take up of secondary dwellings has occurred (approximately




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