2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

                                                                     islands of the Wide Bay. The Noosa River forms the buffer between the urban
                 Including amendments to 3 July 2017




                                                                     areas of Noosa Shire in the south and the Great Sandy National Park. The Noosa
The Noosa Plan



                                                                     River, in association with the low intensity predominantly rural development to its
                                                                     west, forms the western buffer to Noosa’s North Shore. Noosa Shire’s role is
                                                                     based on its extensive areas of environmentally sensitive open space and on the
                                                                     accommodation and services it provides to the region’s visitors.

                                                               c)    South-East Queensland—Noosa Shire is at the northern extremity of the south-
                                                                     east Queensland region that is centred on the Queensland capital, Brisbane. The
                                                                     SEQ Region is Australia’s fastest growing region. As a consequence of its position
                                                                     at the edge of the region, development in Noosa Shire is less intensive than in
                                                                     other coastal parts of the region and significant proportions of Noosa Shire are
                                                                     committed to open space. Despite its location, Noosa Shire’s proximity to more
                                                                     intensive residential areas extending to Brisbane results in it serving as a natural
                                                                     recreation resource for other population centres.

                                                               d)    Overall Regional Context—Noosa Shire stands distinct in the regional and sub-
                                                                     regional contexts in which it is placed. The maintenance of the values that make it
                                                                     distinct is important in sustaining this position, particularly in terms of Noosa Shire’s
                                                                     role in the Sunshine Coast, of the Sunshine Coast’s role in the South-East
                                                                     Queensland region and the role Noosa Shire plays as the gateway between the
                                                                     South-East Queensland region and the Great Sandy region.

                                                       1.6     Strategy map
                                                               The Strategy Map—Map SM (in Part 1) shows preferred land use patterns, centres, the
                                                               major transport network, water supply catchments, centres hierarchy, extractive and
                                                               mining resources and conservation corridors, as mentioned throughout Division 2.


                                                       1.7     Strategic framework

                                                       1.7.1   The majority of urban residential, business, community, industrial and recreational
                                                               development is consolidated in the southern coastal part of Noosa Shire within the
                                                               localities of Eastern Beaches, Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin. These localities
                                                               account for roughly three quarters of Noosa’s resident population and are the ones most
                                                               affected by visitor influx in peak periods.

                                                       1.7.2   Urban settlement in the coastal part of Noosa Shire has been shaped by the natural
                                                               features including the coastal dune system, the Noosa River and lake system, the flood
                                                               prone lowlands and large areas of environmentally sensitive open space protected as
                                                               national park, conservation reserves or State forests. Accordingly, development is
                                                               intended to remain limited to land physically suited to such development where the
                                                               natural landform and landscape are not compromised.

                                                       1.7.3   The hinterland consists of rural towns and villages, the largest and most significant in
                                                               terms of services and employment is Cooroy. Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran are all
                                                               located on the North Coast Rail line. Boreen Point and Cooroibah have been established
                                                               in scenic positions on the edge of lakes. The balance of the hinterland accommodates
                                                               predominantly agricultural uses or vegetated open space.

                                                       1.7.4   The Noosa Shire community respects and appreciates its environment and has goals of
                                                               environmental excellence, quality lifestyle and economic well-being. As a consequence
                                                               the Noosa community seeks—

                                                               a)    built environments which fit into and do not dominate the natural environment; and

                                                               b)    confidence that population growth and associated change does not adversely
                                                                     impact upon the character, lifestyle and environment enjoyed by its residents.



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