2017-02-07 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 8 Community Feedback on New Noosa Plan

Submitter               Comments                                                                              Staff Response
                       differently abled people. Modern sustainable aged care units with solar, tanks and     additional costs of residing in fringe areas relating to transport and other
                       grey water for gardens set around community kitchens with landscaped gardens           locational disadvantages. Consequently smaller dwelling opportunities in
                       and vegetable patches.                                                                 proximity to central areas with infrastructure capacity are encouraged.

                       Supports the position that a greater mix of people and ages can provide for a          The State Planning policy also requires that the planning scheme provide for
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                                                                                                              diverse, accessible and well-serviced housing, highlighting that variation in
                       complete community. Inappropriate or mismatched housing product affects
                       affordability and this creates a significant barrier to attracting and retaining the   housing size and type, built form, density, cost, adaptability, location and
                       next generation of our workforce. Allowance for multiple use of commercial space       tenure will be necessary.
                       is important consideration.                                                            Addressing this issue will be a key initiative in the drafting of the New Noosa
                                                                                                              Plan.
             57, 155   Increase permanent apartment living for those that don’t want large homes or
                       allow more residents in classification of holiday accommodation. More resort style
                       development, for permanent occupation, a bit further from the tourist hot spots
                       would be welcome.

                 77    There remains an acute shortage of affordable student housing within the Noosa
                       Council area. Lexis is currently in preliminary discussions with a Noosa Junction
                       landowner who has a desire to construct purpose-built student accommodation.
                       This would need to accommodate 80 students and be a mix of classroom facilities
                       and new Noosa Plan would need to allow increases in ground floor area,
                       population density and carparking.

                 83    Protection of Caravan Parks from pressures of other developments so alternatives
                       are impact assessable. Parks offer the option of short term emergency housing
                       solutions for tenants such domestic violence situations.

                 83    Adaptable housing - introducing a code to include a percentage of new dwellings
                       to be constructed in accordance with AS4299. Increase versatility of
                       accommodation for those with or without mobility impairments or allow residents
                       to age in place.

      131, 144, 145    Increase the role of town centres and villages as mixed use community hubs.
                       Mixed use must consider the provision of all elements including accommodation,
                       hospitality, entertainment, retail and commercial.

            144, 148   It lacks the opportunity for infill development in town centres for independent
                       small scale residents for the elderly near town centres where there is no need for
                       a car. We need less two story townhouses and more single story development to
                       meet the needs of an ageing population.



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