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

 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                                Planners’ Response                                                                                   Recommendation
             on our doorstep and buy from the locals.
 20835511    General support for the plan. Submitter appreciates the emphasis put on environmental protection and living         Comments noted.                                                                                      That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission
             with the environment rather than destroying it. Appreciates: -
             •     avoidance of high rise development,
             •     protection of parks and open space,
             •     provision of pathways and bus services;
 20871332    The strategic framework places an emphasis and focus within the development of new economies, a shift               The strategic framework acknowledges the importance of the Tourism industry as a key sector of       That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission
             towards a smart economy with inadequate recognition and understanding of the significant economy which is           the Noose economy and encourages future opportunities in nature based tourism which is
             tourism. This is not to say that the emergence of other sectors and economies will not occur but the importance     consistent with the Tourism Strategy Noosa 2017-2022.
             and natural advantage that our tourism economy provides needs greater recognition and opportunity to
             enhance with the experiences required.it is suggested that economic strength that is gained from a strong           It also seeks to protect key resort sites for future product.
             tourism economy enables opportunities for growth into other economic sectors where council seeks growth.            Nature based tourism is encouraged in both the Rural and rural residential zones of the new Noosa
             The strategic outcomes support the notion of sustainable, low impact tourism opportunities but within the           Plan as consistent development. The Rural zone provides for criteria to enable a certain number
             scheme itself it presents low impact as being low scale and size requiring impact applications for any proposed     and scale of development before elevating the level of assessment. . This allows for a diverse
             use over 4 cabins. There needs a greater recognition of and provision for nature based tourism which provides       range of nature based tourism opportunities in the rural and hinterland areas to ensure viability.
             for a scale and operation that achieves the tread lightly on the land principles but is of a size that enables
             operational viability.
 20868484    SCRC advises the general findings of their review are that the key planning directions that it sets out for Noosa   Noted. Mapping has been reviewed over Council borders. Council will continue to work with            That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission
             Shire are generally compatible with the directions of the Sunshine Coast Council Planning Scheme 2014. The          Sunshine Coast Council to appropriately align mapping where needed.
             specific references to the role and function of the Maroochydore Regional Activity Centre and Sunshine Coast
             Airport within the New Noosa Plan is acknowledged.
             The submission then provides some commentary on a range of specific technical matters for noting and/or
             clarification and suggested changes including:
             •     Consistency in mapping over council boarders – waterways mapping, flood mapping, extractive source
                   buffer, coastal hazards
             •     Expansion of the Mary River Catchment area when compared to the current Noosa plan




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