2017-04-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                      11 APRIL 2017


Figure 2 Projected dwelling mix to meet assumed resident household needs 2011-2036




The Housing Needs Assessment highlighted two principal ways to meet resident dwelling stock
needs – through the take-up of secondary dwelling provisions, and new stock (infill/greenfield
development).

The Housing Needs Assessment examined several examples of innovative developments or new
types of housing models that could be considered in Noosa. Some of these offered interesting
learnings for Noosa Shire however none were seen as providing large scale solutions to housing
needs here. The new planning scheme can facilitate innovative responses provided they meet
fundamental design principles.


5.    Conclusions and Opportunities for Council

The Housing Needs Assessment concludes by identifying many actions that Council might
consider to potentially improve housing choice in Noosa Shire. Some of these have direct
implications for the new planning scheme and some do not. The following generally represent the
recommendations made by the Housing Needs Assessment.

1)     Identify the following key housing needs of Noosa Shire as targeted development priorities:
       a. Small multiple dwellings;
       b. Secondary dwellings;
       c. Small dwelling houses on small lots;
       d. Retirement facilities and residential aged care, particularly where co-located;
       e. New models for key worker and student accommodation;
       f.   Universally designed or adaptable housing.
2)     Make optimal use of remaining available undeveloped land within the urban footprint/ town
       boundaries to provide smaller lots and increased dwelling densities in appropriate locations.
3)     Explore any additional opportunities for greenfield land.
4)     Facilitate and encourage diversity through infill development, particularly in terms of the
       encouragement of smaller dwellings.

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