Council Report - MCU25 0118 (As Published) · MCU25/0118

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                               10 FEBRUARY 2026


                      … The initiatives of Federal and State Government and community based not-for-profit
                      entities in delivering more affordable housing for residents in need are likely to be an
                      important component of new housing.
                      3.3 Strategic Outcomes
                      3.3.3 Housing Choice
                    The strategic outcomes for housing choice by 2041 are:
                      a. Residential development occurs on land that is suited and designated for the intended
                         form of housing and avoids any unnecessary removal of significant vegetation.
                      b. Residential development occurs where it is not in the vicinity of land uses that would
                         adversely impact the amenity of residents.
                      c. Residential development only occurs where it will not prevent or inhibit the conduct of
                         existing land uses that are legitimately located or planned for in that location.
                      d. Residential development is designed within the planned capacity of infrastructure
                         including roads, water and sewerage.
                      e. A wide range of housing including accessible housing, is spread throughout the existing
                         urban areas of Noosa Shire and responds to housing needs associated with factors such
                         as changing demographics, changing composition of households, and lifestyle choices.
                      f.   Additional smaller dwellings on traditional house sites and small dwellings throughout
                           and near centres zones are provided so that the housing mix and choice better reflect
                           community needs.
                      g. Council will support the Federal and State Government and community based not-for-
                         profit entities in delivering a diverse and comprehensive range of social and affordable
                         housing options.
                      h. Major residential developments will be encouraged to incorporate a range of housing
                         types including more affordable housing products for the entry buyer and low-income
                         housing markets.
                      i.   Additional affordable rental premises are provided through public-private partnerships
                           and development incentives.
               Comment:
               The proposed development application is consistent with the Strategic Framework of the Noosa
               Plan 2020, and more broadly aligns with State Government housing initiatives to encourage
               affordable housing.
               The application seeks approval for a multiple dwelling development consisting of 25 x affordable
               rental premises. To qualify as affordable rental premises, the development is to consist of
               affordable housing, entirely small dwellings owned or leased by a registered provider within the
               meaning of the Housing Act 2003; and managed by a registered community housing provider, as
               long term rental housing for a minimum of 20 years.
               It is also noted that recent amendments to the planning scheme facilitate the development of
               multiple dwelling development within the Community Facilities Zone based on it consisting only of
               affordable rental premises. These changes are reflective of the broader strategic intent articulated
               through previous council resolutions and identified within the Housing Strategy for the delivery of
               greater housing choice through a diversity of housing supply.
               The subject site is zoned Community Facilities and represents a unique opportunity within the Shire
               to deliver a development of appropriate scale and density that contributes to meeting the Housing
               Choice projections outlined in the Planning Scheme.




Document Set ID: 24496425
Version: 5, Version Date: 29/01/2026