Appendix F- Economic Impact Assessment · MCU23/0078

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3.3 Noosa Plan   Noosa Plan 2020 provides the local planning policy framework for managing growth
2020             across Noosa Shire. The planning scheme was adopted by Council on 17 September
                 2020.

                 It is noted that the planning scheme was approved by the Minister subject to a condition
                 which required that Council commence a review of the provisions of the Noosa Plan to
                 provide more detailed planning guidance for the Noosa Business Centre in order to
                 reflect the centre’s designation as a major centre for Noosa and a Major Regional Activity
                 Centre in ShapingSEQ.

                 Relevant aspects of Noosa Plan 2020 in relation to the NBC are summarised below.

                 Strategic Framework
                 •    In Section 3.2.1 under the heading ‘Regional Context’, relevant extracts are as follows:
                      • Noosa 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”.
                 •    In Section 3.2.4 under the heading ‘Housing to meet diverse needs of the community’,
                      relevant extracts include:
                      • “While low density, predominantly detached housing, prevails in Noosa Shire,
                          as the population ages, there is likely to be increased demand for a range of
                          housing that suits single and couple households in locations with good public
                          transport and access to services and facilities”.
                      • “Future housing demand, particularly for smaller dwellings, is likely to be best
                          met through 'infill' development within existing residential areas, on well-
                          located under­utilised land, and within town centres in a mixed-use format.
                          Residential growth in and around existing centres with ready access to goods
                          and services, attractive public spaces and community activities is
                          encouraged”.
                      • “A range of measures are provided to encourage housing affordability
                          including requirements for small dwelling units close to centres”.
                 •    In Section 3.2.6 under the heading ‘A diverse and resilient economy’, relevant extracts
                      are as follows:
                      • “Businesses are increasingly looking for flexible workspaces of different
                          scales and types which provide for multiple uses; co­shared spaces with
                          opportunities to meet and share ideas; and provide well connected fast
                          communication and digital services. In order to meet these changing needs
                          and enable the diversification, business development and growth of priority
                          sectors, suitably located, zoned and serviced land is allocated. A mixture of
                          approaches is applied to ensure developments can be easily adapted to suit
                          both the current and future needs of business and industry. This includes
                          providing for shared cooperative spaces, digital hubs and mixed-use precincts
                          that support small and growing enterprises”.
                      • “The Noosa Shire activity centres hierarchy […] helps establish the respective
                          roles and functions of activity centres to ensure each centre contributes to a
                          network of vibrant activated centres with good accessibility and connectivity,
                 Noosa Village Mixed Use Development – Economic Impact Statement for Development Application   Deep End Services