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NOOSA HOUSING STRATEGY - 12 MONTH UPDATE · ATTACHMENT 1 Update on Housing Strategy Actions
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Actions Progress Next Steps
1 Establish a Housing Stakeholder The Housing Stakeholder Reference Group has met a number of times with Reconvene the Housing Stakeholder Reference Group and seek assistance with
Reference Group to ensure relevant representation from government, not-for-profit, development and property communications, once there is a clear pathway for the proposed planning scheme
community and industry sectors and sectors. This group provides great expertise and is a very valuable amendments to be released for community consultation.
decision makers are informed and resource. Council is very appreciative of the time commitment given to date
represented. by members of this group.
2 Create an environment of collaboration Strategic Planners have been readily providing advice to development Following commencement of public notification of the proposed planning scheme
with developers and building sector proponents and encouraging broader housing choice. amendments in 2024, undertake workshops with the design and development
such that optimum solutions can be industry to work through development scenarios and potentially refine provisions if
Explanatory material and a planning scheme policy have been prepared to
reached. required.
assist with comprehension of the proposed planning scheme provisions.
3 Monitor other Australian local Strategic Planners continue to monitor both national and international Ongoing.
governments and relevant overseas examples with particular reference to regional areas with a strong tourism
examples as innovative approaches to sector. Connections have been made with comparable local governments
similar problems arise with useful learnings.
4 Ensure additional housing meets the Staff have analysed, reported on and made Council representations on the Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
SEQ Regional Plan dwelling targets set ShapingSEQ 2023 update. This included preparation and submission of a in 2024.
by the State by- Housing Supply Statement showing Noosa could meet the targets specified
Continue to work with UnityWater on capacity analysis on an ongoing basis.
without outward expansion beyond the Urban Footprint.
• Continuing discussions with State
government and utility providers Staff continue to work with DSDILGP and with UnityWater on dwelling
about dwelling capacity. capacity analysis, through to 2046, as final targets have yet to be published
(due by end 2023).
• Engaging with the State
Government on the SEQ Regional The proposed planning scheme amendments have reviewed the extent of
Plan review. the Tourist Accommodation zone and seek a greater supply of housing for
residents and greater yield of smaller dwellings and rely on both mandatory
• Ensuring appropriate land is zoned requirements and “opt in” incentives.
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
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efficiencies in infrastructure and
service provision
5 Determine the true extent of the Council has subscribed to an external housing monitor which is available for Establish the Housing Monitoring Program through internal collaboration and
problem - Who needs housing and anybody to navigate at https://housing.id.com.au/noosa. The service is establish the most effective way of reporting the housing monitoring results.
what kind of housing do they need? partly based on census data so there is a lag to some figures such as Present first report by November 2024.
Then develop a Housing Monitoring income levels.
program that has clear targets for
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 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.
6 Seek to encourage housing specifically Staff have been working closely with community housing providers Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
suitable for workers close to places of including Coast2Bay and are also in conversation with private sector in 2024.
work, having consideration to changes developers and property investors around opportunities to develop central
Investigate public/private housing developments on Council owned appropriately
in employment trends moving forward. sites for long term rental housing or mixed tenure developments.
located land.
Work with community housing
The proposed planning scheme amendments address this matter by
providers and developers/builders
making development for modest small units more financially feasible.
7 Develop programs to encourage more In the first quarter of 2023 a brochure was released with various ideas for If grant application is successful, commence the Adopt-a-worker project by early
efficient use of existing housing stock individual property owners or organisations to help “Keep Noosa Home” February and complete initial pilot by end September 2024.
through means of sharing houses and This included options for sharing their home, yard or investment properties
encouraging secondary dwellings. with locals, new workers or students and addressed boarders/lodgers,
Implement or support a program to homestay accommodation for students, granny flats and studios, tiny
accommodate key workers. Work with homes and RVs, rooming accommodation and transferring STA properties
Industry on these programs. to permanent rentals. The brochure is online and contains links to various
resources.
Lack of affordable accommodation for workers remains an issue across all
levels of employment from lower paid staff to middle income earners and
senior management. Regular updates are provided through the business
round table. Council has partnered with Business Groups on proposing a
pilot Adopt-a-Worker program. An application for a State Government grant
is under final consideration.
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8 Monitor residential land that is used for In December 2022 Council endorsed a very comprehensive Short Term Continue to monitor Short Term Accommodation the rental market.
visitor accommodation and the Accommodation Monitoring report and submitted it to the Minister Local
Review the results of consultation on the Destination Management Plan when
quantum of permanent residents living Government and Planning as per his request.
available in January 2024.
in established resorts and review the The Monitoring report made recommendations to amend Noosa Plan 2020.
planning scheme and associated Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
In response, the proposed planning scheme amendments have reviewed
policies if required. Contribute to the and ensure adequate explanatory material is available for guidance.
the extent of the Tourist Accommodation zone and locations for short term
State’s review of impacts of short-term accommodation.
rental sites on the housing market.
Draw on the findings of the Destination A letter was sent in early 2023 to approximately 900 owners of homes used
Management Plan. for short-term accommodation encouraging them to consider renting to
permanent tenants instead. This process resulted in a number of properties
transitioning to permanent rental. Monitoring of the permanent rental market
is ongoing.
On the State’s commission the University of Queensland released “A
Review of the Impacts of Short-term Rental Accommodation in
Queensland”. While this report acknowledged Noosa LGA had one of the
highest shares of residential dwellings used for short term accommodation,
it was relatively dismissive of the extent to which this could be associated
with rent increases or negative amenity outcomes.
Initial analysis of the feedback on the Destination Management Plan
(consulted September-October) showed strong community preference for
no more short-term accommodation in residential neighbourhoods and
objection to perpetual use rights.
9 Ensure growth in housing and Staff have been reviewing various housing types that are collectively Commencing in 2024, carry out a step-by-step community awareness and
population does not adversely impact termed “gentle density” under Shaping SEQ. These include options such as education program around the importance of housing choice including diversity
on the character, lifestyle and small lots, secondary dwellings, dual occupancies, rooming and affordability.
environment enjoyed by residents. accommodation, and multiple dwellings.
Include locality specific consultation on how each place will grow and change,
• Growth is consistent with the Some of these housing types are already supported and encouraged in low while protecting the things residents love about their place, such as: how each
capacity to cater for traffic and density residential neighbourhoods. place will accommodate workers and vulnerable residents; where local young
carparking, water and sewerage people live as they mature and leave home; how seniors will be accommodated as
Additional local area planning and character assessment is needed before
and other infrastructure they age and may need assisted living; and what types of homes are currently
further consolidated growth and a broader range of housing types is
missing.
• Growth is not at the expense of supported beyond what is already in the proposed planning scheme
sustainable care of the amendments. This work will be informed by the Place program and the design guides which are
environment and management of currently under review.
waste.
• Growth is sympathetic to the
heritage and character of local
communities.
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• Locality specific approaches are
likely to be necessary.
10 Focus new housing within the urban The proposed planning scheme amendments seek increased housing Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020’s urban boundaries in development
boundaries and within established choice in well serviced neighbourhoods close to employment, schools and assessment and decisions making.
towns and villages. transport.
Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
Expansion beyond urban boundaries is currently not supported. in 2024.
11 Concentrate new housing in areas with The proposed planning scheme amendments seek increased housing Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
good proximity to services and choice in and immediately around the major centres at Noosa Junction and in 2024.
advocate for improved public transport Noosa Business Centre as well as central Tewantin, where transport is
Continue to advocate for improved state transport services and infrastructure.
in these areas. This includes as part of readily available. These centres support significant mixed-use development,
mixed-use development within centre and at a smaller scale is supported in other centres as well.
zones as well as in residential zones.
Staff have also lobbied the State for improved transport at Noosa Business
Centre, Noosaville and Cooroy as well as the hinterland villages. This
includes upgrades to stations and increased rail services north of Nambour
and better road and bus connections to the Nambour station.
The SEQ Regional Transport Plan and the Northern Sunshine Coast Public
Transport Strategy are just two projects staff are contributing towards.
12 Ensure a high proportion of new The provisions in both Noosa Plan 2020 and the proposed amendments Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
housing is within 400 metres of activity focus new housing in the form of infill development in the form of attached in 2024.
centres, schools and public transport, housing close to, or within centres.
Carry out community education and awareness campaign that helps to explain the
assisting residents to be less
benefits of infill development.
dependent on private motor vehicles to
access what they need.
13 Ensure new housing is not located Housing is not supported in industrial zones except for bona fide caretaker’s Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020 in development assessment and decisions
where it would have a reverse amenity residences, and the proposed planning scheme amendments have sought making.
impact on industrial businesses or to further clarify expectations around this.
Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
other existing or committed business or
Land immediately next to industrial zones is generally not considered in 2024.
infrastructure activities. Acknowledging
appropriate for intensification or increases in housing.
that industrial land is limited, allow for
caretaker residences where they do not Within major centres multiple dwellings in a mixed-use format are
reduce capacity of business and supported, with new entertainment activities contained within precincts to
industrial precincts. reduce potential amenity impacts on permanent residents.
14 Integrate new housing including Housing choice is encouraged in formats that include secondary dwellings, Continue to uphold Nosa Plan 2020 in development assessment and decisions
affordable or social housing within the small dwellings and mixed tenure developments with a portion of units making.
community and not cluster it in isolated being affordable rental premises. Whilst supported, it is unlikely a whole
Within guidance material and conversations with development proponents
areas. development would be affordable housing unless it was specifically publicly
encourage reference to design resources and expertise in provision of social and
funded social housing, and even then, numbers would be limited.
affordable housing and mixed tenure developments.
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Noosa Shire has very few significant development sites remaining, other
than at the larger centres, where a significant amount of new housing could
be developed.
Various on-line resources are available to assist with good design of small
modest dwellings including social and affordable housing. There are
exemplary developments to get ideas from.
15 Ensure housing designed for key Noosa Plan 2020 and its proposed amendments specifically encouraged Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
workers is within proximity to new housing in and close to activity centres. These are well located relative in 2024.
employment, acknowledging that this to much of the employment in the Shire.
Carry out community education and awareness campaign that helps to explain the
includes homes of various sizes and
The promotion of small dwellings throughout Noosa Shire should assist benefits of infill development.
tenure types.
some residents downsizing and family homes becoming available.
Dependent on a grant funding advance the “adopt-a-worker” campaign.
16 Encourage large businesses and Staff have had conversations with development proponents and some Continue to encourage larger businesses to provide employee housing for key
government departments that are established resorts are starting to convert accommodation into staff workers.
developing or redeveloping their own housing.
land to include a component of
employee housing for key workers.
17 Strengthen regulatory provisions in the The proposed planning scheme amendments provides for a greater number Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
Noosa Plan which will result in a and diversity of housing including small dwellings, accessible housing, in 2024.
greater delivery of small dwellings, affordable housing and social housing. The proposed planning scheme
As part of consultation on the proposed amendments, carry out extensive
accessible housing, affordable housing amendments exact details remain confidential at this stage as Council is
community awareness campaign that helps to explain the potential look and feel of
and social housing throughout the awaiting Ministerial approval to consult with the community.
new housing and draw on the expertise of the Housing Stakeholder Reference
medium and high density residential
Group to explain the exact nature and consequences of the local unmet housing
zones and within major centres. Initiate
needs.
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
one additional storey in larger centres.
18 Continue to work with the housing and Council’s Community Development officers work in partnership and Continue to support the community and the service providers in the homelessness
homelessness sector and community collaboration with local service providers on emergency relief support and sector.
service providers on wrap around temporary housing solutions for people in crisis or at risk, including the
services for people at risk of delivery of outreach services at Pomona Community & District Community
homelessness. House, Cooroy Library, Peregian Beach Community House and Waves of
Kindness, Noosaville. Front-line staff and volunteers are being trained in
appropriate ways of assisting people experiencing trauma.
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Council takes part in the Sunshine Coast Homelessness & Housing
Network.
19 Work with traditional owners to explore Staff have identified State owned land subject to a native title claim that Discuss opportunities for housing for traditional owners with the State.
opportunities for traditional owners to could have potential for Indigenous housing.
Engage with traditional owners around housing aspirations and opportunities.
return to country in housing that meets
their needs. Identify opportunities and Encourage dialogue between traditional owners and the State on any suitable
advocate for change to state legislation land.
and regulatory frameworks to achieve
this where appropriate. Actively
investigate potential for this on State
owned lands in the hinterland.
20 Partner with and advocate for owners Works have started to progress on the approved retirement and aged care Continue to uphold the planning intent for these sites and provide advice based on
of approved age care sites to facility at Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach. the need for them to be used for residential care, potentially with staff
encourage optimum outcomes and accommodation.
The site at McKinnon Drive Tewantin has not progressed since COVID19.
their timely development, providing
Owners are understood to be revising plans.
such sites do not require the clearing of
remnant vegetation. The residential care component of Palm Lake Resort has not eventuated.
The site at Ferrells Road/Myall St Cooroy was purchased by developers
with no known interest in residential care, who would seem to be pursuing
other proposals.
An existing aged care at Noosa Heads have been reconfiguring rooms.
An aged care at near Caramar Street Tewantin has completed their
dementia ward but not yet developed all of their site.
21 Ensure a higher proportion of new The proposed planning scheme amendments seek to achieve a higher Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
housing is built to design standards that proportion of accessible housing. in 2024.
make it suitable and comfortable for
Community residences are already allowed in the Low Density Residential Through community consultation, education and awareness campaigns explain the
seniors and people living with a
zone, Rural Residential zone and other residential zones without requiring social and economic benefits of liveable housing designs that can be comfortably
disability. Through the Planning
planning approval. accommodated by residents with differing mobility. Encourage the development of
Scheme
class 1 buildings that could function as shared living, including rooming
Domestic scale rooming accommodation is allowed in the Low Density
• Promote delivery of accessible accommodation, community residences or co-living of mature residents (such as
Residential zone without requiring planning approval. In higher density
housing and SDA housing design. the Better Together or Sharing with Friends models).
residential zones or on big lots a larger building might be suitable but
• Review provisions for Community planning approval would be necessary. A detailed user guide on rooming
residences and Rooming accommodation has been drafted.
accommodation to ensure they are Relocatable home parks are supported in the Medium and High Density
not dis-incentivised through built Residential zones as well as in the Community Facilities zone. Upon review
form, parking, landscaping or there were no other zones where inclusion was considered appropriate.
infrastructure contributions. Most churches for example are included in the Community Facilities zone
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• Review provisions for relocatable and some have already been exploring option for inclusion of a small
home parks to allow for small number of tiny homes.
groupings of tiny homes.
Council has just supported Better Together in an information session to
raise local awareness of the benefits of shared living amongst women over
55.
22 Advocate to the Federal Government The Federal Government is currently developing a National Housing and Continue to monitor the project and advocate on housing issues and
for a National Housing Strategy in Homelessness Plan. The Plan will be a 10-year strategy to inform future homelessness.
recognition of the extent of the housing housing and homelessness policy in Australia. An Issues Paper was
crisis. released for comment in August. The Sunshine Coast Homelessness and
Housing Network (of which Council is a member) made a submission.
23 Advocate to the State and Federal Council advocated for more State Investment in Housing in Noosa Shire. In Continue to support the Department of Housing in progressing the delivery of new
Governments for additional investment response to this earlier this year the State purchased over 2,500m2 of land social housing in Noosa Shire.
in social housing delivery as per the in central Tewantin for the development of social housing. It is anticipated
Continue to advocate to the State to sensitively advance better use of under-
State Housing Strategy and the charter this will yield some 30 residential units.
occupied social housing.
of the National Housing Finance and
An additional house was purchased by the State for social housing in
Investment Corporation.
Cooroy.
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.
24 Work with the State Government to The proposed planning scheme amendments seek to improve the efficiency Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
review the zoning of State owned of some old low density public housing by facilitating redevelopment as in 2024.
housing properties (and other modern apartments according to the social housing design guides,
Continue to advocate to the State to sensitively advance better use of under-
uncommitted properties) to determine if
Council staff have sought to encourage the Housing Department to occupied social housing and to redevelop underutilised sites.
there are any appropriate for a higher
redevelop sites already zoned or with potential to accommodate a greater
density zoning or redevelopment for Continue to encourage and support the delivery of social housing through
number of dwellings, built to more appropriate modern standards of
housing. Community Housing Providers and others, making use of capital investment grants
liveability, accessibility and sustainability.
currently available.
Advocate to the State for
At least one local Community Housing Provider would seem close to
redevelopment of existing older
achieving a substantial capital investment grant from the State to construct
housing which represents an
social housing dependant on Council owned land becoming available.
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
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25 Advocate to the State for mechanisms Noosa Council has been advocating for inclusionary zoning provisions for Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
to deliver additional social housing social housing since 2018. While they are elements of both the Queensland in 2024.
such as the introduction of inclusionary Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2021–2025 and the Draft
Continue to advocate to the State for outcomes that are acceptable to the
zoning. Seek to amend the Noosa Plan ShapingSEQ Update, the State has seemingly not found a pathway to
community of Noosa Shire, and which do not result in inappropriate developments.
to incorporate both requirements and advance them.
incentives to achieve accessible,
Through protracted negotiations with the State Noosa’s proposed planning
affordable and social housing
scheme amendments include provisions which rely on incentives and bonus
outcomes
to bring about affordable housing.
In April 2023 the Planning (Inclusionary Zoning Strategy) Amendment Bill
2023 was introduced to the Queensland Parliament. The purposes of the
Bill were to a) build housing via requiring developers to do so and b)
integrate public housing with other residential areas in order to maximise
social inclusion. Council staff lodged a detailed submission during
community consultation. The Bill was not passed.
In October 2023 the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and
Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced to the Queensland
Parliament. The Bill was released for community consultation and Council
staff lodged a detailed submission. This Bill does not propose inclusionary
zoning but a process for the Minister to prioritise and assess planning
applications for affordable housing, overriding the planning scheme and
normal DA process. The State Development and Regional Industries
Committee tabled its report on Friday, 24 November, recommending the Bill
be passed.
26 Encourage residential development The proposed planning scheme amendments include incentive provisions Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
and redevelopment to include housing to encourage affordable housing outcomes. in 2024.
that is affordable for households on low
Community awareness is another part of the solution and the publication of Carry out community awareness and education program drawing on expertise of
to moderate incomes, including those
information around the housing crisis and the ramification of unmet housing Housing Stakeholder Reference Group.
who cannot access the private rental
need, including ideas to help Keep Noosa Home, is ongoing.
market.
Council staff are working closely with local community housing providers
and encouraging developers to make connections with them to see what
options are available. Given the availability of incentives and grants the
development of affordable housing can be a legitimate investment.
Community Development facilitated a Tenancy Forum for local Real Estate
Property Managers, introducing them to organisations that deliver products
and services that can assist vulnerable tenants in sustaining their
tenancies. Talks were held by key service providers and community
partners.
27 Prepare and publish a comprehensive Separate fact sheets have been produced and published to encourage Utilise the resources within the Housing Stakeholder Reference Group and the
guide to explain the different planning housing choice. material produced by the State in releasing planning scheme guidance and
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requirements for and incentives for The State Government, in collaboration with Studio THI, has compiled associated material that explains the outcomes and processes, including how the
housing choice. Draw from the material to assist Councils with community engagement material to build community can be part of the picture.
resources within the Housing trust around growth and diversity in housing outcomes.
Stakeholder Reference Group.
28 Review planning scheme provisions to As already indicated a factsheet on ideas to help “Keep Noosa Home” was Publish the Rooming Accommodation factsheet.
ensure more affordable models of released early in the year.
Report to Council on the potential financial incentives for delivery of affordable
housing are not over-regulated or dis-
A factsheet specific to Tiny Houses was published this year and one housing and make any relevant amendments to policies on rates, development
incentivised.
specific to Rooming Accommodation has also been prepared. application fees, and charging infrastructure contributions as resolved.
• Review provisions for relocatable
A tiny home that complies with the secondary dwelling provisions does not
home parks / tiny homes.
require planning approval.
• Review provisions for rooming No planning application is required for a domestic scale rooming
accommodation including parking accommodation (5 bedrooms/ 5 residents) in the Low Density Residential
requirements and infrastructure zone.
contributions.
Council is yet to fully consider all financial incentives or disincentives for
delivering affordable housing. While a Council workshop was held earlier in
2023 a detailed report will come forward to suit budget timeframes.
29 Amend or reduce car parking The proposed planning scheme amendments include some revision to car Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
requirements for sites already well parking requirements to reduce the overall cost of providing housing, in 2024.
serviced with public transport, in particularly in and adjoining centres well serviced by public transport.
Continue to work towards travel behaviour change so that less trips are taken by
developments that deliver Green
private vehicle.
Transport solutions or for residential
uses with lower parking needs such as Review the CAR Parking in lieu Policy to ensure it remains contemporary and
social housing and rooming houses. responsive.
30 Remove site layout and design Some site layout and design requirements are proposed for removal as part Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
requirements that would add to the cost of the proposed planning scheme amendments. in 2024.
of building housing but have negligible
impact on persons outside the site.
31 Prioritise the delivery of housing over The proposed planning scheme amendments include some revision to car Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
the delivery of car parking. Review parking requirements to reduce the overall cost of providing housing. This in 2024.
garaging requirements within the includes changes at domestic and commercial scale.
planning scheme so they are not
unnecessarily adding to the cost of
housing.
32 Investigate opportunities to make Progress has been made on investigations on 62 Lake Macdonald Drive Continue to progress a staged housing outcome at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive
available Council owned land for and this is subject to a separate report to Council. A potential layout for Cooroy.
housing that is desperately needed and reconfiguration and roadway has been drafted.
Advance feasibility investigations and design scenarios for housing outcomes at
currently lacking within Noosa Shire
Council carparks and report back to Council on a potential pathway to joint
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such as social housing, affordable Council staff have assisted Dept of Housing in master planning for their ventures. Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments which would
housing, or crisis accommodation. land in Doonella Street Tewantin. They are designing the development of improve potential for delivering at both sites, so that the community can be
an estimated 30 social housing units for the site. consulted on the concept.
Investigate potential for housing on 62
Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. Preliminary investigations have begun on Council owned carparks to
Undertake appropriate consultation explore the options for housing in conjunction with retention of public
with the local community. carparking.
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.
33 Encourage and provide support to the A workshop with not-for-profit community groups including organisations Continue to assist organisations in their considerations and plan preparation,
community sector such as faith-based such as churches was held with organisations interested in created safe providing planning advice and linking them with appropriate people.
and community-based organisations to spaces for people experiencing homelessness or crisis. Various churches
Assess relevant development applications that are lodged noting that application
review their land holdings for potential and community organisations are investigating options of utilising land or
fees can be discounted significantly for not-for-profit sector.
community housing or transitional / buildings.
crisis accommodation. Support
Strategic Planners provide regular planning advice on proposals.
programs which utilise existing assets
to provide safe night-time shelter. Community Development is supporting local agencies by facilitating
conversations with internal departments on planning and utility matters for
potential crisis accommodation and safe overnight carparking projects in
Noosa Shire.
34 Advocate to State Government for The National Construction Code (NCC 2022) incorporates new Modern Council will continue to work with LGAQ to advocate for improved design
improved sustainability measures for all Homes standards that introduce new requirements for accessibility and standards and EUAs available at the household level.
housing to provide all abilities access energy efficiency in new homes and better reflect community expectations
Finalise the Noosa Design Principles review.
and to reduce energy consumption and for modern homes.
costs to households, and to amend
Queensland will implement the Modern Homes standards through a new
planning regulations to enable councils
QDC 4.5— Liveable dwellings and grading to floor wastes and amendment
to set their own sustainability
of the existing QDC 4.1—Sustainable Buildings. The new QDC 4.5
requirements in regard to the built form
accessibility requirements took effect in October 2023, with the QDC 4.1
requirements of a Planning Scheme.
energy efficiency changes commencing May 2024.
Council staff are working collaboratively with LGAQ in advocating on
building codes improvements to address increased climate risks, reduce
emissions, and improve energy efficiency (including e.g., Environmental
Upgrade Agreements)
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35 Ensure new housing is located where it Most new housing yet to be built in Noosa Shire is either within or quite Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020 provisions by not supporting isolated housing
is appropriately serviced and offers close to centres serviced by public transport. The proposed planning away from services.
safe convenient access to goods and scheme amendments reinforce this position. Away from centres and the
services. well serviced areas, housing infill will generally be in low density formats
such as secondary dwellings or integrated residential care.
36 Ensure vulnerable residents are not Noosa Plan 2020 and its proposed amendments provides for new Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020 in development assessment.
concentrated in isolated areas where residential development within established urban areas through
they may be susceptible to poor social consolidation and infill rather than outward expansion. As such, most new
outcomes or at risk of natural hazards. developments will be smaller in size and would not individually yield large
numbers of units.
Where housing choice options within the proposed planning scheme
amendments seek affordable rental premises, it is only as a portion of the
development. Mixed tenure outcomes are more likely.
Staff continue to provide advice to proponents and discourage outcomes
that would put already vulnerable people in isolated or unsafe
circumstances.
37 Ensure Crime Prevention Through Noosa Plan 2020 currently includes requirements to incorporate CPTED Continue to uphold the Noosa Plan 2020 provisions around CPTED and promote
Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in multi-residential development. good design through existing resources and through the Noosa Design Guides
principles are adhered to in the delivery currently being reviewed.
The State government has comprehensive design guidelines for new social
of housing, including social and
housing to comply with. They are also useful resources for affordable
affordable housing.
housing as well.
38 Ensure residents have access to open Noosa Plan 2020 requires new residential development to provide outdoor Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020 provisions around open space, recreation
space for recreation and amenity. living space for residents through landscaped open space or balconies. and amenity.
Parks and outdoor recreation space provide shared public space.
39 Encourage a greater proportion of new The proposed planning scheme amendments seek to ensure a greater Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
housing to be built to accessible, or proportion of new housing meets liveable housing standards for in 2024.
adaptable housing standards with lower accessibility.
Complete the review of the Noosa Design Principles.
ongoing maintenance costs (including
Domestic scale models of residential care and supported living are
water, heating and cooling costs).
encouraged including community residences and Specialist Disability
Accommodation.
Staff are encouraging property owners and development proponents to
consider accessible housing models that are not already well represented in
the local market.
40 Ensure new housing is not at the cost As far as it can, Noosa Plan 2020 requires that new residential Commencing in 2024, carry out further local area planning informed by the
of the character and cultural values of development is compatible with or complementary to the established built heritage review, place program and design guide review and in consultation with
the community. local communities.
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form character. Overlays are used to help protect locally significant heritage Engage with the community on ways of delivering housing for our growing
sites. community, including younger generations, while protecting the things we love
about Noosa.
41 Advocate to the State and Federal The National Construction Code has recently been updated in relation to Council will continue to work with LGAQ to advocate for improved design
governments to regulate, through the energy efficiency provisions on residential buildings. Requirements standards and EUAs available at the household level.
National Construction Code and regarding Condensation, Electric vehicle charging, and the first phase of
Building Codes, for more financially Liveable housing commenced 1 October 2023 and the Energy efficiency
and environmentally sustainable requirements commence 1 May 2024. Finalise the Noosa Design Principles review.
housing such as:
Council staff are working collaboratively with LGAQ in advocating on
• Passive design to make the most building codes improvements to address increased climate risks, reduce
of natural lighting, heating and emissions, and improve energy efficiency (including e.g. Environmental
cooling capacity Upgrade Agreements.
• Less reliance on power and Staff have drafted an update to the Noosa Design Principles to explicitly
promotion of renewable energy include consideration of climate resilience, climate responsive and low
carbon design in households and buildings. This update will include
• Water capture and reuse on site. guidelines and recommendations to the industry as well as for
improvements to Noosa Plan 2020 where applicable.
42 Ensure new housing is not located Given Council’s duty of care, Noosa Plan 2020 limits residential growth to Continue to take a precautionary approach in Noosa Plan 2020 and assess risks
where it is adversely affected by natural areas which are relatively free of natural hazards. Staff provide as much on development applications as relevant.
hazards such as flooding, bushfire or detail of potential hazards to landowners as we have.
Update Noosa Plan 2020 as new State mapping becomes available and further
subsidence.
Development applications are sometimes lodged over sites that are quite risk assessments are undertaken.
constrained and these follow the appropriate assessment procedure.
43 Protect appropriate sites for the Noosa Plan 2020 identifies key sites for tourist resorts and staff encourage Continue to uphold Noosa Plan 2020 in development assessment and encourage
development of significant tourist proponents to include a portion of staff accommodation if possible. proponents to incorporate an element of staff accommodation within their designs.
resorts. Negotiate for related affordable
Existing well established resorts are starting to convert accommodation into
key worker housing to be provided in
staff housing and a couple of development proponents are apparently
conjunction (or on-site) with tourist
considering it.
resorts.
44 Prioritise tourism accommodation and The proposed planning scheme amendments have undertaken a review of Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
needs of tourists in areas zoned Tourist the extent of the Tourist Accommodation zone. in 2024.
Accommodation.
45 Prioritise housing for residents and the The proposed planning scheme amendments contains provisions to Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
needs of residents in other residential prioritise housing for residents in residential zones. in 2024.
zones.
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46 Where tourist accommodation exists in The Short-stay local law has been operating since February 2022 including Continue to implement the Short-stay local law and take compliance action against
residential zones, ensure it is managed the operation of 24-hour complaints hotline. The process is assisting with properties operating without lawful planning rights and / or without a local law
in a way that protects the residential management of short-term accommodation and complaints. approval.
amenity of the neighbourhood, such as
through the short-stay local law.
47 In light of the quantity of short-term The proposed planning scheme amendments implement the Advance the proposed planning scheme amendments to community consultation
accommodation compared to the recommendations of the both the Short-Term Accommodation Monitoring in 2024.
quantity of permanent housing, make Report and this action.
Release comprehensive explanatory material with the proposed amendments.
the use of short-term accommodation
inconsistent in the Medium and High
Density Residential zones in the future.
Within the Rural and Rural Residential
zone ensure visitor accommodation is
complementary to and not at the
expense of housing.
48 Carry out compliance on self-contained Staff have identified a comprehensive list of properties which are operating Undertake planning compliance on properties operating secondary dwellings as
secondary dwellings which are as short-term accommodation, including those operating secondary short-term accommodation.
unlawfully being let to short-term dwellings contrary to Noosa Plan 2020.
guests and encourage owners to rent
them to locals