2017-11-07 P&E Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 1 - Amendments for Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex & Minor Corrections

                                                                based on its extensive areas of environmentally sensitive open space and on the
            Including amendments to 3 July 2017




                                                                accommodation and services it provides to the region’s visitors.
The Noosa Plan




                                                          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.

                                                  1.7.5   Land capability and infrastructure assessments for Noosa result in this planning scheme
                                                          providing for a sustainable resident population carrying capacity of around 62,031 people.



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