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

       Promote one to two bedroom units through bonus development rights;
       Continue to lobby State regulations on universal housing standards;
       Encourage construction of smaller houses and units, rather than large dwellings;
       Work with and support local and regional housing providers to provide low cost, medium
        to long term housing;
       Review large parcels of Council-owned land to determine if suitable for redevelopment as
        low cost housing;
       Investigate the extent to which houses in the detached housing zone are let for short-term
        holiday rental and the resultant impact on neighbouring residential amenity.

2.3.8    Sunshine Coast Affordable Living Strategy, 2010-2020
The Sunshine Coast Affordable Living Strategy 2010-2020 was developed by the combined
Sunshine Coast Regional Council and released in 2010.

The concept of affordable living includes more than just the financial cost of accommodation but
incorporates the way in which we live, the size and type of dwelling we live in, the resources we
use and how we move around.

The strategy includes a framework to achieve affordable living with seven principles:

       Housing diversity: diverse housing choices for a diverse community;
       Housing affordability: housing to suit all income levels;
       Self-contained neighbourhoods: local opportunities;
       Transport options: A range of transport choices;
       Supportive environments: great places and spaces;
       Resource efficiency: A minimal environmental footprint;
       Economic development: Shared prosperity;

Planning and policy actions identified in the 2010 strategy that could be relevant have been
included below:

Principle                Action

Housing Diversity        Continue to support and participate in various projects such as the Housing
                         Affordability Fund, Electronic Development Assessment project, Target 5 Days
                         project and Model Code for Smart Growth and Next Generation Planning projects as
                         well as the Liveable Compact Cities projects and incorporate recommendations in
                         planning and policy.

                         Encourage innovative housing solutions such as co-housing, sustainable and flexible
                         housing in appropriate locations.

                         Prepare and adopt guidelines similar to the ULDA’s design guidelines that stimulate
                         the delivery of a more diverse housing product including row housing, shop top
                         housing, co-housing and terrace housing.

                         Adopt housing targets set out in the Sunshine Coast Housing Needs Assessment
                         background study.

                         Support property industry initiatives that deliver innovative and creative housing
                         solutions through good leadership, recognition and responsive, innovative and
                         efficient development assessment services.




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