Meeting papers

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                                  8 JULY 2025


7.1         NOOSA JUNCTION PRECINCT MANAGEMENT MODELS ASSESSMENT


Author             Senior Development Planner , Tara Norley
                   Strategy & Sustainability | Strategy and Environment
Index              ECM/Subject/41.42
Attachments        1.   ATTACHMENT 1_EVALUATION OF PRECINCT MANAGEMENT
                        FRAMEWORK OPTIONS


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the Ordinary Meeting held on 17 October 2024, Council endorsed a Notice of Motion requesting
an investigation into Precinct Management Frameworks suitable for Noosa Junction. This report is
in response to this Notice of Motion.

This report has been prepared to compare strategies for addressing land use conflicts between
entertainment venues and nearby residents. The scope of the report includes a review of current
mitigation processes, a brief exploration of best-practice precinct management models, and an
assessment of their relevance and applicability to the Noosa Junction context.

The report specifically focuses on frameworks designed to manage the interface between hospitality
venues and residential areas, while also considering broader, integrated precinct management
approaches encompassing the full range of land uses and business activities within the Junction. An
evaluation of each option is in Attachment 1 of this report. The report concludes with a
recommendation to further explore a preferred framework that seeks to balance the diverse interests
of stakeholders, enhance precinct vibrancy, and ensure alignment with regulatory obligations.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee dated
   8 July 2025 regarding managing conflicts between hospitality venues and residents in Noosa
   Junction;
B. Engage with relevant Noosa Junction stakeholders to gauge support or otherwise for the
   potential establishment of a Precinct Management Framework based on the Business
   Improvement District (BID) model within the Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct;
C. Subject to B investigate the feasibility, governance and funding models for the Precinct
   Management Framework outlined in B.
D. Report back to Council on the outcomes of B and C.


REPORT
Over the past 12 months, a range of issues of concern have escalated regarding resident amenity
and live music venues in the Noosa Junction area, primarily due to concerns around noise and anti-
social behaviour. In some instances, these issues have led to compliance actions resulting in venues
being restricted from hosting live music events for a specified period by the Office of Liquor and
Gaming.

These ongoing issues not only diminish the quality of life for local residents but also pose significant
operational and reputational challenges for hospitality venues. Addressing these conflicts through
effective and balanced management is essential to preserving community wellbeing while supporting



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