2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 1 DRAFT 20191202-Noosa Plan Consultation Report

 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                             Planners’ Response                                                                                      Recommendation
             does nothing to help affordable rental supply and is not good use of this central space.
             Peregian Beach actually does already have some high density, but at the most distant southern point from
             the village. It would be the best outcome to allow one-bedroom units close to the centre on David Low Way
             This new town plan proposes nothing new for Peregian and does not encourage affordable housing in central
             areas. While communities can be scared of change, if council provides leadership and provides clear
             reasons for their decisions about land use, it ensures the motivation is clear.
 20867674    Submitter does not believe the New Noosa Plan has adequately responded to the region’s needs in the              This site was once a caravan park and has a history of providing affordable family friendly             That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
             future, by imposing unnecessarily restrictive provisions relating to any form of permanent residential           accommodation to visitors. The current planning scheme made specific provision for a visitor
             development on the rear portion of 215 David Low Way (former Peregian Beach Caravan Park).                       hostel on site.
             Requests site be removed from the list of sites within PO7 of the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code, and           It is considered important that this site continue to offer visitor accommodation that contributes to
             Table 5.5.4 Tourist Accommodation, as well as the removal of PO8 from the Tourist Accommodation Zone             the choice available to visitors on the coast. There are existing development approvals over the
             Code for the following reasons:                                                                                  site.
             •    The overall level of uncertainty between now and 2041 means the New Noosa Plan should not be so
                  prescriptive as to state no permanent residential uses can ever be developed on the site, and in the
                  event this type of development were pursued, should be assessed on its merits;
             •    The SPP is very specific and detailed in ensuring planning schemes are performance based and
                  flexible, based on the best available knowledge to objectively address the needs of today and the future;
                  and
             •    The outcomes sought by the Strategic Framework of the New Noosa Plan, which specifically identify the
                  need for a mix of housing products close to centres and public transport routes by 2041 as well as the
                  need for housing which meets the needs of the community.
 20839804    Owners and Managers of Glen Eden Beach Resort and The Retreat Beach Houses David Low Way,                        There are many resorts not included in the Tourist Accommodation Zone, it is not necessarily seen       That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
             Peregian Beach object to the Medium Density Residential Zone and request these resorts as well as the Hide       as a problem. Because these collectively form a discreet spot they could be clustered into the
             Away and Beachcomber all be included in the Tourist Accommodation zone to reflect their long term use as         zone on the proviso any redevelopment be limited to 2 storey in height.
             visitor accommodation and preserve the history of the area. Some of these were developed since early
             1980s and are unique beachfront resorts which provide accommodation for visitors and boost the local             All individual owners would need to be consulted as it cannot be assumed they share the same
             economy.                                                                                                         view as resort managers.

             Submitter states the following resorts are dominated by bookable Short-term visitor accommodation at the         Given the sites have only ever been included in a residential zone, and the draft scheme is not
             following rates:                                                                                                 proposing to remove any rights owners current have, no changes are proposed at this stage.

             Glen Eden – 72%                                                                                                  However it is suggested these areas, like other areas of the beaches and Noosaville be revisited in
                                                                                                                              subsequent planning scheme review.
             The Retreat Beach House - 80%
                                                                                                                              A further submission was received regarding The Retreat Beach Houses during
             Hideaway Resort – 100%                                                                                           consultation on significant changes. Refer to table XXX below
             Beachcomber – 100%
 20842315    Submitter objects to High Density Residential zoning of their resort (Horizons at Peregian 45 Lorikeet Drive     This is one of many purpose built resorts not included in the Tourist Accommodation Zone. It is         That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
             Peregian Beach) and request Tourist Accommodation Zoning instead.                                                already 3 storeys in height. It was developed under a previous Maroochy Planning Scheme but
                                                                                                                              would retain whatever use rights it established under.
             Resort was completed at the end of 1999, the apartments were sold individually to investors as a purpose-
             built tourist short stay holiday apartment complex and was set up with management rights under the
             accommodation module.
             The complex has a total of 15 Apartments including Managers Apartment and currently, there are; 10
             Apartments in the Holiday Let Pool – (66.66%,) 1 Apartment is Permanently Let (6.66%), 1 Apartment is a
             Lock-up (6.66%), 3 Apartments have Owner Occupiers (20%)
             The complex is one of the very few pet friendly holiday apartment complexes and is well sort after and
             supported, playing an important role in bringing tourists and holiday makers into the Peregian Beach/Noosa
             community.
             We have seen several complexes in Peregian Beach such as ours suffer the fate of all their apartments being
             sold and bought by owner occupiers which not only limits the available tourist accommodation and
             tourist/holiday maker income into the region but ceases the viability of their management rights businesses.
             These businesses strongly contribute to other local businesses such as cleaners, laundries, hospitality
             suppliers and all forms of promotions that support local restaurants and tourism activities. Nearby Coolum
             has a strong compliment of Tourist Accommodation facilities and with the already depleted and continuing
             depletion of available short stay accommodation in Peregian Beach, Coolum gets the guests. Please include
             Horizons at Peregian into the Tourist Accommodation Zoning to guarantee the continued viability of its
             contribution to the region and the businesses it supports.




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