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

Submitter               Comments                                                                             Staff Response
                145    At present greenfield developers are able to subdivide the land into large lots and
                       pass these on to builders with covenants which ensure large houses = large profits.
                       Developers should be required to provide a well-designed mix with, say 25%
                       affordable.

                149    The secondary unit could be larger, or enlargeable. (In many mature countries all
                       these needs are met in larger family ‘compounds’ which modify from time to time
                       as needs change – without having to relocate.) Often the income from secondary
                       accommodation is not taxed. This should apply to all, but management
                       responsibility should rest with the owner.

                152    Council should look at adopting similar policies as the 'new generation boarding
                       houses' in Sydney and rooming house policy in Brisbane. This would allow clean
                       modern affordable options for single people in a safe environment. They are
                       micro apartments and totally consistent with the global tiny house trend.

                157    Feel that with amended secondary dwelling planning, the primary dwelling would
                       provide much needed housing for families and the secondary dwelling could be
                       used by singles or couples who don't need so much room but still wish to retain
                       some privacy. Downsizers then stay in the community they love, families have a
                       home in the community they love and the rural economy benefits and provides
                       jobs for our families.

              15, 83   Need to allow more duplexes to increase housing density. Up zoning in
                       appropriate locales from medium to high density close to public transport while
                       maintaining low max height levels and relaxing car parking provisions for sites in
                       central zones.

Sub-Theme: Visitor Accommodation

                 15    Ivory Palms needs to be extended to allow occupation for owners extended to 5         The Ivory Palms development in Hilton Terrace has a condition on its
                       months.                                                                               development approval that limits the period of time persons can be resident.
                                                                                                             This condition is intended to ensure the complex is used for visitor
                                                                                                             accommodation. To vary that condition, an appropriate application must be
                                                                                                             made to Council.

                 32    Retain Halse Lodge and not allow it to be developed into a private residence or       Halse Lodge is included on the Queensland Government State Heritage
                       luxury hotel. Has served the world wide backpacking community as a low cost           register such that any significant change to the premises requires government
                       accommodation and dining option for over 20 years. Should remain as Community         approval in addition to any Council approval under the Noosa Plan. However a
                                                                                                             review of provisions can be undertaken to ensure the continued use of the

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