2021-03-09 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     9 MARCH 2021


     Bushfire mapping;
     Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands mapping;
     Regulation of dwelling housing in the residential zones;
     Requirements for Social housing in the Major Centres; and
     Koala conservation and habitat mapping.
The remaining three conditions had longer timeframes and are outlined separately below.
3.    Minister’s condition on State interest in Natural hazards, risk and resilience (Erosion
      prone areas)
      3.1   Prior to adoption of the Noosa Plan, Council met three of the four components of this
            condition which dealt with annotation on the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity
            Overlay map and references to compliance with the State Planning Policy.
      3.2   The remaining component states that by 24 December 2021, Council is to complete
            the coastal hazards adaption plan (CHAP) and identify any necessary amendments to
            the Noosa Plan 2020 to fully integrate the SPP state interest for natural hazards, risk
            and resilience (Erosion prone areas).
            On 21 January 2021, Council approved the draft CHAP and supporting information for
            the purpose of community consultation. Community consultation in accordance with
            the approved Community Engagement and Communications Plan formally
            commenced on 25 January and runs for 6 weeks until 8 March, which is longer than
            the required 28 days.
            Officers are identifying potential scheme amendments in relation to coastal erosion and
            will continue discussions with State agencies over the coming months. These will be
            progressed alongside finalisation of the CHAP having regard to submissions received.
4.    Minister’s Condition on Noosa Business Centre - Levels of assessment
Prior to 16 July 2021, Council is to commence a process to review the provisions of the Noosa
Business Centre to provide more detailed planning guidance and outcomes sought for the Noosa
Business Centre reflective of its role as a Major Centre for Noosa. This process should include a
review of the levels of assessment and regulation that will inform an amendment to the Noosa Plan
2020 to integrate the outcomes of this process.
In February 2021, the CEO wrote to the relevant landowners and invited them to submit their future
vision for the site and suggestions for how this vision will achieve the overall strategic outcomes
for the Centre, outlined in the Noosa Plan 2020. It is hoped this will lead to more detailed dialogue
on the individual precincts and specific land uses within each.
As part of the review it will be necessary to carry out further traffic modelling and engage urban
design expertise.
5.    Minister’s Condition on Planning for liveable communities and housing (Housing
      supply and diversity) and Planning for economic growth (Tourism)
      5.1   Within three months from the date of adoption of Noosa Plan 2020, Council was to
            prepare and publish a comprehensive guide explaining the regulatory requirements for
            operating short-term accommodation in Noosa Shire.
            This condition was met within the required timeframe and the availability of the guide
            was promoted to local agents and submitters.
      5.2   From commencement of Noosa Plan 2020, for a two-year period, Council must monitor
            the provisions relating to short-term accommodation, tourism and housing supply
            considering the outcomes sought across the residential zones. The process shall, at
            a minimum:


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