Town Planning Report - Boutique Hotel Development Noosa Springs - June 2021

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         however, is to be integrated with the existing Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort facilities and
         infrastructure. For reasons explained below, there is a strong community need for the proposed
         development in this location and in the Noosa Heads locality more generally. The subject land is
         currently underutilised, and the proposed development makes for efficient use of the existing
         infrastructure and services.

         Under part 3.2.1 Regional Context it is stated that … Noosa Shire forms the northern extent of the
         Sunshine Coast within the greater region of South East Queensland (SEQ). It is the gateway between
         SEQ and the coastal and regional centres of the Great Sandy Region.

         The Shire serves as a domestic and international tourism destination with particular emphasis on
         nature based recreation opportunities. Tourism and retail are significant contributors to the local
         and regional economy, and these provide a strong platform of leverage for other parts of the
         economy.

         Noosa Shire has an estimated residential population of 55,873 (as at June 2019) which swells
         considerably during holiday periods to well over 70,000 people. Noosa's high visitor numbers and
         dispersed, low density settlement pattern put pressure on the local road network. This requires local
         and regional transport solutions that prioritise public transport, cyclists and pedestrians over cars
         and improved accessibility for local communities and key workers.

         Under part 3.2.2 - A well-managed and sustainable Noosa Shire, it is stated that … Noosa Council
         has consistently taken a long term planning approach to sustainable planning. It is this long term
         approach that has ensured that the community's values and principles are not diminished by
         unintended development decisions.

         Under the heading Economy, it is stated that … Noosa’s current economy relies significantly on the
         tourism, retail, health, and construction sectors.

         The Local Economic Plan aims to do this via growth in the ‘smart’ industry sectors that offer high
         economic value and low environmental impact. These sectors include sustainable tourism,
         healthcare and wellness, the digital economy, environmental industries, rural enterprises, creative
         industries, professional services, and education and training. The South East Queensland Regional
         Plan 2017 sets a projected employment target of 11,000 new jobs across all sectors in Noosa Shire
         by 2041.

         Under part 3.2.4 - Housing to meet diverse needs of the community, it is stated that … given Noosa
         Shire's popularity as a destination for visitors, accommodation is under increasing pressure from
         both residents and guests. Visitor accommodation areas at Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Noosa
         North Shore are protected for visitors to the exclusion of permanent occupants. The limited number
         of sites available for new resort development is protected for this purpose. Conversely,
         neighbourhoods of permanent residents are protected from influxes of short term visitors whose
         interests and priorities are not compatible with residential amenity. (emphasis added)

         Under Tourism, it is stated … Tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will continue to be
         so into the future. Key visitor areas include Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin




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