ADOPTION OF NOOSA COUNCIL STRATEGIC LAND ACTIVATION POLICY · ATTACHMENT 1. Noosa Council Strategic Land Activation Policy

  OUT OF SCOPE
  This Policy does not apply to the following, which may be governed by separate Council policies:
   •       Non-Commercial Recreation Use: Recreational use by the community that is not associated
           with commercial activities or revenue generation.
   •       Community and Commercial Land Use Permits (Including Footpath Trading and Dining):
           Activities related to trading and dining on footpaths, which are governed by separate Council
           policies and specific Council regulations.
   •       Events and Festivals: Special events, festivals and public gatherings that are temporary and not
           part of long-term land activation projects.
   •       Essential Core Civil Infrastructure Projects: Construction of essential infrastructure not limited
           to roads, bridges and stormwater.
   •       Infrastructure Renewal or Replacement: Capital expenditure on renewal or replacement which
           are essential for operational continuity rather than strategic land activation.
   •       Environment Levy Program: Land acquisitions, management and maintenance which are
           governed by separate Council policy, guidelines and processes.

  REVIEW
  This policy will be reviewed once per Council term (every four years) or as required.

  DEFINTIONS

   Term                Meaning

   Land Assets         Properties or parcels of land owned, managed or influenced by Council that hold
                       value for their potential to support various activities, including both developed and
                       undeveloped areas.

   Land                The process of utilising or developing Land Assets to maximise their potential and
   Activation          value, aligning with Council’s strategic objectives. Also referred to as Activation.

   Land                The Land Activation Framework adopted by Council to guide the activation of land
   Activation          assets.
   Framework

   Acquisition         The process of obtaining Land Assets through purchase, lease, donation,
                       trusteeship, licencing or other legal means to support strategic objectives.

   Divesting           The process of selling or transferring ownership or control of Land Assets that are no
                       required for strategic objectives. Also referred to as Disposal.

   Holding             Retaining ownership or control of land without immediate plans for Land activation,
                       allowing for future use or activation when the timing or conditions are favourable.

   Continuing          The decision to maintain a Land Asset’s current use where it continues to align with
                       strategic objectives.

  COUNCIL POLICY

  01 – GUIDING PRINCIPLES
  Land Activation is guided by Noosa’s Sustainability Principles outlined in the Noosa Council Corporate
  Plan 2023-2028:


               Resources are sustainably managed so that the lifestyle and wellbeing of the community is
       1       enhanced whilst safeguarding our natural systems and without compromising the ability of
               future generations to meet their own needs.
       2       Noosa’s environment is protected, preserved, and managed in a manner that is nature
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Strategic Land Activation Policy