NOOSA HOUSING STRATEGY - 12 MONTH UPDATE · ATTACHMENT 1 Update on Housing Strategy Actions

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