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Special Meeting Agenda 4 November 2022
- Item 1 - Attachment 1
Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 –
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Section 2
Executive Summary
Noosa Shire Council is greatly concerned by the housing crisis This Housing Strategy seeks to set a clear plan for housing in
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currently gripping the Shire. This is having a significant social and Noosa Shire through to 2041 and provides for regular monitoring
economic impact on the community and requires action by all
and review to ensure our actions and interventions advance us
levels of government as well as the broader community. Recent
towards meeting the objectives set out in this strategy, to enable
factors such as bushfires, COVID19 and flooding have
housing choice, diversity and affordability to meet the current
exacerbated an already pressurised housing market throughout
and future needs of the community.
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the country and fiscal policy encouraging housing investment is
pushing up demand. The Shire has a finite supply of developable Underpinning the success of this strategy will be ongoing open
conversations and partnerships with the State and Federal
urban land and housing supply is limited.
Government, with Community Housing providers, private
Council understands that it needs to be part of the housing
housing developers and with the Noosa Community.
solution before these social and economic impacts worsen.
In essence this can be summarized as ensuring there is the right
In December 2021 Noosa Council endorsed a Housing Needs
amount of housing, of the right type and size, in the right place
Assessment (HNA), a comprehensive technical report on the
and with the right tenure for our community.
context of housing and households in Noosa Shire. The HNA
informed the Housing Strategy released as a draft for feedback Noosa Council is not alone in the struggle to keep its residents
at home and acknowledges the challenges other surrounding
in July 2022, as did other Council strategies and plans. For
Councils are also facing. Council recognises it is going to take
comprehensive
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www.noosa.qld.gov.au/housing-strategies. Council has been
encouraged by the high level of local appreciation for the
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commitment and partnerships at levels of Government as well
as industry and community groups to address the Housing
challenges.
problem and empathy for people struggling to secure housing.
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1. Introduction and Context
1.1 State of Housing
age, mobility, household size and budget.
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Queensland is facing a housing crisis with over 46,000 people on
the state’s social housing register and communities throughout Past and present planning instruments for Noosa Shire
the State experiencing very low rental vacancies. While the have been built around a carrying capacity philosophy.
Queensland government recently held a housing summit, Most of the remaining planned capacity is to be located
neither the Commonwealth nor State Governments are going to within the existing defined urban boundaries, rather than
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be able to redress this problem in a brief time frame or without through significant outward expansion. Further
significant investment. development and redevelopment within urban
boundaries should ensure land is used more efficiently,
The housing crisis is seen by the current Noosa Council as one
with associated efficiencies in infrastructure and service
of the most significant challenges it is likely to face. Accordingly,
provision. While a low level of private housing growth
like many other local governments, it is looking for ways to
continues, it is typically not affordable for low to medium
be part of the solution so that Noosa Shire may remain a safe,
income earners or first home buyers.
inclusive community, where diversity is valued.
It’s estimated Noosa Shire is home to close to 57,000 people, As with other holiday destinations, many dwellings in
around 60 percent of whom reside in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Shire, particularly in coastal areas are not
Noosa Heads and the south-eastern coastal communities from permanent residences but are kept as holiday homes or
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Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach. The balance of the
population live in the hinterland, mostly within the existing towns
let out to short term guests. Conversely locals are living in
units designed and built as visitor accommodation.
and villages of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Boreen Point
There is an imbalance between relatively lower paying
and their surrounding settlements, including Noosa North Shore.
employment opportunities, such as retail and hospitality
By 2041, Noosa’s population is projected to reach around 65,000 sectors, and high housing costs. Lower housing costs
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persons. These will be distributed between coastal urban away from these areas is traded for increased travel
communities and the hinterland. Different housing types and costs. Many employers face challenges attracting and
styles are needed throughout the Shire, to provide choices, retaining staff as affordable housing is not available. This
ensuring people’s housing needs are catered for, regardless of coincides with a loss of customer-focussed and service
sector workers through Covid 19 Pandemic. 3
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A high proportion of the housing in Noosa Shire is occupied
1.2 Why we need a Housing Strategy?
by residents who are no longer in the workforce or who are
employed outside the Shire. As existing residents retire and new The purpose of this strategy is to set a clear vision and establish
retirees move to Noosa the proportion of housing available for key outcomes and an action plan for Noosa Shire Council,
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the workforce decreases. However, the need for services does about accommodating residents now and into the future. It is
not decrease and in some cases considerably increases. a statement to the community of how committed Council is to
Noosa’s population is expected to continue to age and will require being part of the housing solution.
specific responses to meet the housing, transport, health and
The strategy will guide Council decision making, inform
wellbeing needs of elderly residents. By 2041, the proportion of
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planning policy and Council actions and investment regarding
residents aged 65 years and over is predicted to rise to around 30
planning for and achieving the necessary housing in Noosa, to
per cent. Hence there is a need also for additional housing
ensure we cater for all housing needs and particularly those of
suitable for the specific needs of empty nesters and elderly
the most vulnerable in our community. An increased level of
people.
commitment, resourcing and investment is necessary if Council
There is likely to be increased demand for a range of smaller, is to have some impact on addressing the housing challenges.
single level housing that suits sole person and couple
households in locations with good public transport and access Council has been encouraged by a high level of support within the
to services and facilities. Group households of domestic scale community for additional social and affordable housing and that
are also likely to increase in importance, including community residents support Council's involvement in the provision of
residences with onsite carers. Integrating residential care, social increased housing choice.
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and affordable housing is needed to offset the isolation
sometimes felt by some sectors of the community.
Understanding that developable land is finite, and the built form
of Noosa Shire is already well established, the optimum use must
be made of the remaining capacity within the urban boundaries
to increase housing choice.
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2. Vision
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The vision is to create an inclusive Noosa community where everybody
has access to safe, secure housing they can afford.
Noosa Council is committed to:
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• Facilitating different housing types and styles to ensure • Open dialogue and engagement with private developers,
people’s housing needs are catered for, regardless of age, builders, finance sectors and Community Housing Providers
mobility, household structure or budget; that have clear long term interests in more affordable
housing for rent;
• Prioritising affordable living for key workers in those
industries which Noosa economy relies on; • Exploring rates concessions for properties owned or leased
on a long-term basis by registered community housing
• Facilitating housing outcomes specific to each local area
providers for social or affordable housing
considering the needs of that community even if this results in
inequality of land use rights; • Exploring concessions on development costs (such as
• Integrated and mixed housing for co-locating aged persons application fees and infrastructure charges) on a pro-rata
with other household structures (i.e. families); basis where a proportion of the development will be for long
term social or affordable housing;
•
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Ongoing engagement and advocacy with State and Federal
governments in advancing social and affordable housing
investment;
• Identifying ‘shovel ready’ housing projects that are suitable
for State and/or Federal funding;
• Encouraging greater public and private investment in more • Planning Scheme amendments and policy development
social and affordable housing in the Shire; that support real change and outcomes for genuine social,
affordable and inclusive housing; and
• Partnering with registered Community Housing Providers and
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other not for profit organisations whose mission aligns with • Community engagement models and tools that keep the
the vision of the Noosa Council Housing Strategy, with the Noosa community involved and supportive of activity and
aim of providing more social and affordable housing; actions arising from the Noosa Housing Strategy.
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3. Community snapshot – a profile of Noosa Shire
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Number of households (2021 census year)
Median age =
50 years
At June quarter
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2022 there were:
persons 7,776 recipients of the
Age pension
1,568 recipients of 21,847
10,424 children up to 17 years of age the Disability support = 1,000 households
pension
24.4% are lone person households
1,828 recipients of
Jobseeker 36% of residential properties are not the
Of 16,091 families (2021 census year):
principal place of residence of the owner
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months ending 31 March 2022
$1,137,500
5,258 households have
a total household income
of less than $800 per week
51.4% are 34.1% 13.6%
Couple are Couple are One-
MEDIAN WEEKLY 1 bedroom flat/unit = $395
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family with family with parent family
no children children RENT FOR 12 2 bedroom flat/unit = $550
MONTHS ENDING 3 bedroom house = $690
3,176 residents needed assistance 30 June 2022 4 bedroom house = $850 6
with a profound or severe disability
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4. Housing and Council’s role
4.1 Housing Needs
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The range and types of housing have been described on a continuum, refer to Figure 1. This starts with a lack of housing, or homelessness,
and includes emergency shelters, supportive or transitional housing, social or subsidised housing, cooperative housing, then to the
broader market rental housing and home ownership. People in the first half of the continuum are broadly in need of assistance to secure
safe shelter and these forms of housing require a subsidy of some kind. It can be argued that success relies on people moving along
the housing continuum, however the reality is that many find themselves moving around in the spectrum but may not progress out of
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assisted housing.
Private
Emergency Private
market
Homelessness & or crisis Public Community market Home
affordable
sleeping rough accom- housing rental housing rental ownership
rental
modation housing
housing
Figure 1 Continuum of Housing
This strategy and associated actions focus on the unmet Housing needs in our community as illustrated in Figure 2
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Homeless, Domestic Low Income
violence victims, individuals and People with a Key workers, First Home Buyers,
Complex support families including Disability Students Elderly
needs centrelink recipients
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Figure 2 Unmet housing needs
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4.2 Clarifying housing terminology
It is important to be clear about terminology and what is meant by each type of housing, there is often confusion or misunderstanding
of these terms. Some are defined through State legislation and for clarity, throughout this document have the meaning outlined below.
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Affordable Housing: Housing that is appropriate to the needs of households with low to moderate incomes, if the members of
the households will spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing costs.
(Defined in the Planning Regulation 2017)
As an example, housing subsidised through the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
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Households spending greater than 30% of gross income on housing costs are considered to be living in
housing stress.
Affordable Living Affordable living means the total cost of living, including the dwelling cost or cost of renting a dwelling in
addition to, the costs of living, including accessing employment, services, open space, family and friends.
(Defined in the Qld State Planning Policy 2017)
Transport costs are a significant component of living costs, especially for residents further from established
centres.
Social Housing: Housing for a residential use, other than crisis accommodation, that is either provided by:
• the state as public housing, as defined in the Planning Regulation 2017; or
• an entity other than the state (e.g. a not-for-profit organisation or local government) as community
housing.
Public Housing
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Housing provided by, or for, the State or a statutory body representing the State;
• for short or long term residential use; and
• totally or partly subsidised by the State or a statutory body representing the State.
It includes services provided mainly for residents of the housing
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(Defined in the Planning Regulation 2017)
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Accessible housing Dwelling/s designed to Liveable Housing Australia
- Liveable Housing Design Guidelines Platinum level or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Specialist Disability Accommodation Design Standard of fully accessible or high physical support.
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Crisis Provision of short-term accommodation to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness,
accommodation individuals or families escaping domestic violence or in crisis, to assist them to move towards
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independent living. It is not a replacement or duplication of other forms of social housing.
Build-to-rent Residential developments focussed on providing secure, long-term rental tenancies rather
than upfront sales. Build-to-rent provides an opportunity for discounted rental housing this can be
achieved by the private sector or through partnering with government.
Key Worker Any employees in services that are essential to the functioning of Noosa Shire, and whose work role
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This includes health workers, teachers, emergency services, personal support workers, transport workers,
hospitality and accommodation workers, retail workers, tradespeople, and many others.
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4.3 Council’s role
The housing crisis is seen by the current Noosa Council as one of the most significant challenges it is likely to face. Accordingly, like many
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other local governments, it is looking for ways to be part of the solution so that Noosa Shire may remain a safe, inclusive community
into the future. The 2021-2030 Economic Development Strategy has acknowledged the need to collaborate on initiatives that improve
accommodation options for workers, as without workers businesses struggle and essential services are depleted.
It's acknowledged that the provision of Social Housing is not the direct responsibility of local government however Councils do have a role to
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play in ensuring there is sufficient housing of the right type for their anticipated population.
The level of involvement, or role Council has will have a direct correlation to the quantum of resources Council invests in this challenge.
The following figure outlines the roles Council can have and the equivalent level of resources.
Recognise
Monitor
Advocate
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Partner
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Deliver
Figure 3 Range of Roles
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HOUSING AND COUNCIL’S ROLE
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Recognise and Monitor – Council has recognised this challenge through the preparation of a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment
with a commitment to ongoing monitoring of the Housing situation.
Advocate – Council will advocate to other levels of Government for increased investment in and the supply of affordable housing in Noosa.
Council will advocate for other levels of government to review their land holdings and make suitable land available for the provision of
social and community housing. Council will also advocate for changes to policy and planning regulations to implement this Housing
Strategy. Council together with the stakeholder reference group, will raise awareness about the need for social and community housing
to meet the needs of our community.
Planner/ Regulator – Council will plan for the appropriate provision of housing and review and amend its planning scheme and associated
policies to enable outcomes sought for housing choice, sustainable design, affordability, and diversity. Council will strategically plan
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for housing choice, affordability and diversity and ensure its decision making is informed by the Housing Needs Assessment and the
Housing Strategy.
Partnering – Council will proactively partner with State and Commonwealth governments in the increased provision of social and
community housing in Noosa. Council will partner with community housing providers, the not-for-profit sector, and the private sector to
collectively address the housing challenges Noosa faces.
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Deliver – Council will not become a direct housing provider however Council will partner with Community Housing Providers and other
levels of government in the delivery of housing by reviewing and making available suitable land holdings and other resources to facilitate
delivery of social and affordable housing.
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5. Outcomes and Actions
5.1 Outcome – Noosa Community benefits from industry expertise, best practice and
local knowledge in the housing sector.
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Actions Timing Council role
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A6.1.1 Establish a Housing Stakeholder Reference Group to ensure relevant community 2022 and ongoing Partner
and industry sectors and decision makers are informed and represented.
A6.1.2 Create an environment of collaboration with developers and building Ongoing Partner
sector such that optimum solutions can be reached.
A6.1.3 Monitor other Australian local governments
and relevant overseas examples as innovative approaches to similar Ongoing Monitor
problems arise
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5.2 Outcome – Sufficient housing is provided to accommodate the planned population of the Shire.
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.2.1 Ensure additional housing meets the SEQ Regional Plan dwelling targets set by the State by- Ongoing Advocate/
• Continuing discussions with State government and utility providers about dwelling Planner
capacity. Regulator
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• Engaging with the State Government on the SEQ Regional Plan review.
• Ensuring appropriate land is zoned for housing development and reviewing the optimum
density or capacity of land already zoned for housing.
• Incentivising the optimum use of the developable land that remains so that a greater
number of smaller dwellings are delivered, rather than high end low density
• Ensuring new housing capacity is located in defined urban boundaries rather than outward
expansion, with associated efficiencies in infrastructure and service provision
A6.2.2 Determine the true extent of the problem - Who needs housing and what kind of housing January 2023
do they need? Then develop a Housing Monitoring program that has clear targets for and ongoing Monitor
achieving a minimum supply of social housing, affordable housing, small dwellings and
accessible housing over the next 5 years considering the number of applications currently on
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the social housing register and the number of people experiencing housing stress. Report
the Housing Monitoring Program every two years. This may include a subscription to an
outsourced monitoring program.
A6.2.3 Seek to encourage housing specifically suitable for workers close to places of work, having
consideration to changes in employment trends moving forward. Work with Community Ongoing Advocate/
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Housing providers and developers/builders. Planner
Regulator
A6.2.4 Develop programs to encourage more efficient use of existing housing stock through
2022 and
means of sharing houses and encouraging secondary dwellings. Implement or support a
Ongoing Advocate/
program to accommodate key workers. Work with Industry on these programs.
Partner
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.2.5 Monitor residential land that is used for visitor accommodation and the quantum of 2022 and Monitor/
permanent residents living in established resorts and review the planning scheme and ongoing Advocate/
associated policies if required. Contribute to the State’s review of impacts of short- Regulator
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term rental sites on the housing market. Draw on the findings of the Destination
Management Plan.
A6.2.6 Ensure growth in housing and population does not adversely impact on the character, Ongoing Advocate/
lifestyle and environment enjoyed by residents. Planner
• Growth is consistent with the capacity to cater for traffic and carparking, water and Regulator
sewerage and other infrastructure.
• Growth is not at the expense of sustainable care of the environment and management of
waste.
• Growth is sympathetic to the heritage and character of local communities.
• Locality specific approaches are likely to be necessary.
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5.3 Outcome - New housing is located in areas that are accessible and well-connected to services,
employment, and infrastructure.
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.3.1 Focus new housing within the urban boundaries and within established towns and villages Ongoing Planner
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A6.3.2 Concentrate new housing in areas with good proximity to services and advocate for Ongoing Planner
improved public transport in these areas. This includes as part of mixed-use development Regulator
within centre zones as well as in residential zones.
A6.3.3 Ensure a high proportion of new housing is within 400 metres of activity centres, schools
and public transport, assisting residents to be less dependent on private motor vehicles to Ongoing Planner
access what they need. Regulator
A6.3.4 Ensure new housing is not located where it would have a reverse amenity impact on
industrial businesses or other existing or committed business or infrastructure activities. Ongoing Planner
Acknowledging that industrial land is limited, allow for caretaker residences where they do Regulator
not reduce capacity of business and industrial precincts.
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A6.3.5 Integrate new housing including affordable or social housing within the community and not
cluster it in isolated areas.
A6.3.6 Ensure housing designed for key workers is within proximity to employment, acknowledging
Ongoing Planner
Partner
Ongoing Regulator
that this includes homes of various sizes and tenure types.
A6.3.7 Encourage large businesses and government departments that are developing or
Ongoing Advocate
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redeveloping their own land to include a component of employee housing for key workers.
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5.4 Outcome - Development and redevelopment for housing is diverse, meeting varied and
changing needs of people across their life
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.4.1 Strengthen regulatory provisions in the Noosa Plan which will result in a greater delivery of 2022-23 Planner
small dwellings, accessible housing, affordable housing and social housing throughout the Regulator
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medium and high density residential zones and within major centres.. Initiate changes to the
Planning Scheme to incorporate Inclusionary planning provisions and achieve this through
mechanisms such as development bonuses and incentives such as increased developable floor
area or height in major centres.
A6.4.2 Continue to work with the housing and homelessness sector and community service Ongoing Partner/
providers on wrap around services for people at risk of homelessness. Advocate
A6.4.3 Work with traditional owners to explore opportunities for traditional owners to return to 2022-23 Partner/
country in housing that meets their needs. Identify opportunities and advocate for change to state Advocate
legislation and regulatory frameworks to achieve this where appropriate. Actively investigate
potential for this on State owned lands in the hinterland.
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A6.4.4 Partner with and advocate for owners of approved age care sites to encourage optimum
outcomes and their timely development, providing such sites do not require the clearing of
Ongoing Partner/
Advocate
remnant vegetation.
A6.4.5 Ensure a higher proportion of new housing is built to design standards that make it suitable
2022-23 Advocate/
and comfortable for seniors and people living with a disability. Through the Planning Scheme -
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Planner
• Promote delivery of accessible housing and SDA housing design. Regulator
• Review provisions for Community residences and Rooming accommodation to ensure they are
not dis-incentivised through built form, parking, landscaping or infrastructure contributions.
• Review provisions for relocatable home parks to allow for small groupings of tiny homes.
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5.5 Outcome - Housing is available for all members of the Noosa Shire community, including
individuals and households on low to moderate incomes.
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.5.1 Advocate to the Federal Government for a National Housing Strategy in recognition of the 2022 Advocate
extent of the housing crisis.
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A6.5.2 Advocate to the State and Federal Governments for additional investment in social housing Ongoing Advocate
delivery as per the State Housing Strategy and the charter of the National Housing Finance and
Investment Corporation.
In light of the Queensland Budget 2022-23 identifying $35.2 million for social housing on the
Sunshine Coast, advocate for at least $6 million of that to be spent on social housing in Noosa
Shire; or $40 million over a 5 year period.
A6.5.3 Work with the State Government to review the zoning of State owned housing properties 2022-23 Advocate/
(and other uncommitted properties) to determine if there are any appropriate for a higher density Partner
zoning or redevelopment for housing.
Advocate to the State for redevelopment of existing older housing which represents an
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underutilisation of the site.
Advocate for the delivery of social housing in the most expedient manner whether that be by the
State or through private/community sector with capital grants from the State.
A6.5.4 Advocate to the State for mechanisms to deliver additional social housing such as 2022-23 Advocate/
the introduction of inclusionary zoning. Seek to amend the Noosa Plan to incorporate both Planner
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requirements and incentives to achieve accessible, affordable and social housing outcomes.
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Actions Timing Council role
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A6.5.5 Encourage residential development and redevelopment to include housing that is Ongoing Planner
affordable for households on low to moderate incomes, including those who cannot access the Regulator
private rental market.
A6.5.6 Prepare and publish a comprehensive guide to explain the different planning requirements
for and incentives for housing choice. Draw from the resources within the Housing Stakeholder 2022-23 Planner
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Reference Group Regulator
A6.5.7 Review planning scheme provisions to ensure more affordable models of housing are not
over-regulated or dis-incentivised. 2022-23 Planner
• Review provisions for relocatable home parks / tiny homes. Regulator
• Review provisions for rooming accommodation including parking requirements and infrastructure
contributions.
2022-23 Planner
A6.5.8 Amend or reduce car parking requirements for sites already well serviced with public Regulator
transport, in developments that deliver Green Transport solutions or for residential uses with
lower parking needs such as social housing and rooming houses.
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A6.5.9 Remove site layout and design requirements that would add to the cost of building
housing but have negligible impact on persons outside the site.
A6.5.10 Prioritise the delivery of housing over the delivery of car parking. Review garaging
2022-23 Planner
Regulator
requirements within the planning scheme so they are not unnecessarily adding to the cost of 2022-23 Planner
housing. Regulator
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Actions Timing Council role
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A6.5.12 Investigate opportunities to make available Council owned land for housing that is 2022 and Partner
desperately needed and currently lacking within Noosa Shire such as social housing, affordable ongoing Deliver
housing, or crisis accommodation.
Investigate potential for housing on 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. Undertake appropriate
consultation with the local community.
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In partnership with the State, masterplan optimum social, economic and urban design
outcomes for redevelopment of land in central Tewantin for housing and parking.
Partner with Community housing provider(s) to seek State Government funding to support social
and affordable housing and to deliver such housing on appropriate Council owned land.
A6.5.14 Encourage and provide support to the community sector such as faith-based and Ongoing Planner/
community-based organisations to review their land holdings for potential community housing or Partner
transitional / crisis accommodation. Support programs which utilise existing assets to provide
safe night-time shelter.
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5.6 Outcome - Housing is well designed and adds to the safety, security and wellbeing of residents.
Actions Timing Council role
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A6.6.1 Advocate to State Government for improved sustainability measures for all housing to 2022 and Advocate
provide all abilities access and to reduce energy consumption and costs to households, and to ongoing
amend planning regulations to enable councils to set their own sustainability requirements in
regard to the built form requirements of a Planning Scheme.
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A6.6.2 Ensure new housing is located where it is appropriately serviced and offers safe convenient Ongoing Planner
access to goods and services.
A6.6.3 Ensure vulnerable residents are not concentrated in isolated areas where they may be Ongoing Advocate/
susceptible to poor social outcomes or at risk of natural hazards. Partner
A6.6.4 Ensure Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles are adhered to Ongoing Planner
in the delivery of housing, including social and affordable housing. Regulator
A6.6.5 Ensure residents have access to open space for recreation and amenity.
A6.6.6 Encourage a greater proportion of new housing to be built to accessible, or
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adaptable housing standards with lower ongoing maintenance costs (including water,
heating and cooling costs).
A6.6.7 Ensure new housing is not at the cost of the character and cultural values of the
community.
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5.7 Outcome - Housing is enduring and resilient to natural processes and changes, without putting
people or property at risk of hazards.
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.7.1 Advocate to the State and Federal governments to regulate, through the National 2022 and Advocate
Construction Code and Building Codes, for more financially and environmentally sustainable ongoing
housing such as:
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• Passive design to make the most of natural lighting, heating and cooling capacity
• Less reliance on power and promotion of renewable energy
• Water capture and reuse on site.
A6.7.2 Ensure new housing is not located where it is adversely affected by natural hazards such as Ongoing Planner
flooding, bushfire or subsidence. Regulator
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5.8 Outcome - Sustainable tourism accommodation is facilitated where it
is complementary to and compatible with other land uses, including
housing, and maintains a community’s sense of place.
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Actions Timing Council role
A6.8.1 Protect appropriate sites for the development of Ongoing Planner
significant tourist resorts. Negotiate for related affordable key Regulator
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worker housing to be provided in conjunction (or on-site) with
tourist resorts.
A6.8.2 Prioritise tourism accommodation and needs of tourists Ongoing Planner
in areas zoned Tourist Accommodation. Regulator
A6.8.3 Prioritise housing for residents and the needs of Ongoing Planner
residents in other residential zones. Regulator
A6.8.4 Where tourist accommodation exists in residential Ongoing Planner
zones, ensure it is managed in a way that protects the Regulator
residential amenity of the neighbourhood, such as through the
short-stay local law.
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A6.8.5 In light of the quantity of short-term accommodation compared to the
quantity of permanent housing, make the use of short-term accommodation
inconsistent in the Medium and High Density Residential zones in the future. Within
2022-23 Monitor/ Planner
the Rural and Rural Residential zone ensure visitor accommodation is
complementary to and not at the expense of housing.
A6.8.6 Carry out compliance on self-contained secondary dwellings which are Ongoing Regulator
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unlawfully being let to short-term guests and encourage owners to rent them to
locals
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6.2 Private sector
6. Partnering
Council will collaborate with the private development
industry on key sites and proposals that could deliver
6.1 Reference Group
exemplary housing outcomes, meeting a need not
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Continue to collaborate with Noosa’s local Housing currently available in Noosa Shire. This is not
Stakeholder Reference Group with representation from necessarily about increasing supply so much as ensuring
the following sectors: that what is supplied is the optimum mix of housing
• The various Noosa Council Departments; choice, including social housing, affordable housing,
build to rent housing, SDA housing etc.
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• Local State Members;
• State Departments responsible for Planning and Council will negotiate with private developers for the
Housing inclusion/contribution of social and affordable housing
• QShelter; where major projects involve rezoning or value uplift.
• Registered Community Housing Providers; Council may also partner with the private sector and
• NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation providers; community housing sector in the redevelopment of
Council owned land by allowing for housing above
• Residential Care providers and Health sector;
Council owned infrastructure sites such as central car
• Homelessness support services;
parks in Tewantin and Noosa Junction.
• Business and Tourism sector;
• Permanent Rental Property Managers; 6.3 Community housing providers
•
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Local private housing developers.
This reference group will assist Council with both
Council will explore opportunities to partner with
community housing providers, through head leases,
land transfer or lease of assets to provide a range of
implementation of the Housing Strategy and
housing outcomes on Council owned land. This may
associated actions, including communications. It will
include a mixed residential outcome of social,
not however be a decision making body.
affordable and market housing. Council will work with
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Community Housing providers to access State funding
through the Queensland Housing Investment Growth
Initiative and in line with the Queensland Housing
Strategy.
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6.4 Community Sector Land Holders 6.5 Investors
Council will encourage property investors to transfer
Council will reach out to the community sector who suitable dwellings from short-term to permanent rentals
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have land holdings, including faith-based and other through both financial and social incentives, noting that
the owners of many units have interchangeable rights to
community organisations to help with feasibility or land
revert in the future.
use considerations if they include affordable housing on
their properties. Council will also support community
6.6 State Government
initiatives that can safely provide crisis accommodation
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Council will support the State Government in making good
and night shelter in existing buildings. its pledges from the housing summit and make every effort
to share relevant findings and ideas.
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7. Recommendations for Planning Scheme
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The following amendments to Noosa Plan 2020, or at least further investigations are recommended:
development. The area offers very good proximity to
7.1 Definitions public transport, schools, future aged care, shops and
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community infrastructure.
Add administrative definitions into Schedule 1 of Noosa
Plan 2020 for social housing, public housing, affordable
Upzone 36-48 Ben Lexcen Drive Sunrise Beach, opposite
housing and accessible housing.
the neighbourhood shops to allow redevelopment for
7.2 Site specific changes multiple dwellings.
7.2.1 Tewantin 7.2.3 Cooroy
Subject to further investigations, assess social and
Amend the scheme provisions for central Tewantin
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creating a precinct to the north of Doonella Street where
Lake Macdonald Drive, currently zoned for Community
multiple dwellings will contribute to social housing,
Facilities.
affordable housing and NDIS specialist disability
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accommodation. Use development bonuses to help
deliver optimum outcomes.
In consultation with the State, review scheme provisions
for vacant State land close to the centre of town, and at the
edge of town in order to encourage integrated housing
7.2.2 Sunrise Beach outcomes.
Investigate development / redevelopment opportunities
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at and adjacent to Sunrise Beach Neighbourhood Centre
for social and or affordable housing units or mixed-use
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to permanent residents is at risk. It is therefore necessary for
7.3 Short-term accommodation in
Council to make further short-term accommodation an
Medium and High Density inconsistent use in the Medium and High Density
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Residential zones Residential zones. This will only apply to new
The limited opportunities for new development or development or sites that do not already have approval
redevelopment in these zones make it imperative new for the use.
development makes best use of the land. Most existing
7.4 Housing Choice Provisions
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development in the Medium and High Density
Residential zones eventuated through historical Council will seek to ensure that a proportion of new
approvals that allow for use as either visitor housing development improves local housing choice by
accommodation or permanent occupation. These incorporating small dwellings, accessible housing,
approvals cannot be removed. Further commitment of affordable housing and social housing. This will
residential sites to short-term accommodation could only predominantly be achieved through development
be done through development approvals or scheme incentives and bonuses addressing built form aspects
amendments. such as height and gross floor area. Application fees and
infrastructure contributions will also be reviewed where
Since April 2020 Council has rigorously monitored the
desirable outcomes are secured.
quantum of short-term accommodation, including
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how this changed with the introduction of the Noosa
Plan 2020 and the Short-Stay Local Law. Council is
committed to ongoing monitoring of the quantity and
Council will also seek amendment to the Community
Facilities Zone to allow for multiple housing, dual
occupancies and community residences where they
location of short-term accommodation and what affect specifically meet the fully accessible or high physical
it is having on the availability of permanent support design criteria.
accommodation and residential amenity.
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This monitoring has already shown the desired intent of the
Medium and High Density zones to predominantly be home
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relation to multiple housing, rooming
7.5 Relocatable Home Parks
accommodation and mixed use developments so
Review where relocatable home parks are they encourage a greater number of smaller units in
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consistent. Small numbers of tiny homes might for well located centres and enable Green transport
example be appropriate on State, Council or solutions.
community owned lands. This would facilitate the 7.6.2 Covered spaces
parking of small manufactured homes where there
are appropriate facilities and services for residents, Review the provisions relating to covered car
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and casual surveillance, such as at sports grounds, parking spaces for housing, as garaging adds to the
provided it is properly managed and safety of cost of construction and ultimately housing.
residents can be assured. These might offer
temporary crisis housing rather than long term
7.7 Rural dwelling houses
solutions. Review provisions that prevent houses in the Rural
and Rural Residential Zone being established within
Review the Special Residential Code to ensure
200 metres of adjoining land mapped as Agricultural
relocatable homes are providing modest housing
Land Conservation Area.
rather than large villas.
Ensure that short-term accommodation in the
7.6 Carparking
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7.6.1 Multiple residential development and rooming
accommodation
hinterland is complementary to housing on site and
not at the expense of housing. Whole-house short
term rentals should be limited to infrequent letting of
Review Noosa Plan 2022 carparking provisions in the owners principal place of residence.
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8. Monitoring
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Noosa Council is committed to continually monitor the housing needs of our community. As well as regularly seeking
input through the local housing stakeholder reference group, relying on their ’on the ground’ experiences, Council
will undertake a review of this strategy in 2025. The implementation and action plan will be reviewed on an annual
basis and a Housing Monitoring program will be established and reported on every two years.
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Council will continue to monitor the impact of short-term accommodation on the availability of permanent
residential dwellings.
Ensure the Planning Scheme provisions enable the needed housing types to be delivered efficiently, and advocate
to the State Government regarding policies and funding to ensure every advantage is taken to pursue and support the
community housing needs.
Regular monitoring of the strategy and associated action plan should ensure this strategy remains current utilising
new and updated data and changing community needs.
Regular monitoring will also review any changes made to the Noosa Planning Scheme, to monitor effectiveness and
inform further changes or amendments if required.
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