2020-07-16 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final Noosa Plan 2020 Parts 1-3

Section 2

 Citation and commencement
 This planning scheme may be cited as the Noosa Plan 2020.

 A notice was published in the Government Gazette NO. on (date to be confirmed) for the planning scheme for the Noosa Shire.

 The commencement date for the planning scheme was ­ (date to be confirmed).




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 Part 1               About the Noosa Planning Scheme
 1.1                 Introduction
 (1)    The Noosa Plan 2020 (planning scheme) has been prepared in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 as a framework for
        managing development in a way that advances the purpose of the Planning Act.
 (2)    In seeking to achieve this purpose, the planning scheme sets out Noosa Shire Council's intention for future development in the
        planning scheme area, over the next 20 years.
 (3)    The planning scheme seeks to advance state and regional policies, through more detailed local responses, taking into account
        the local context.
 (4)    While the planning scheme has been prepared with a 20 year horizon, it will be reviewed periodically in accordance with the Act to
        ensure that it responds appropriately to the changes in the community at a local, regional and state level.
 (5)    The planning scheme applies to the planning scheme area of Noosa Shire including all premises, roads, internal waterways,
        local government tidal areas and interrelates with the surrounding local government areas illustrated in LGA­1 ­ Local Government
        Planning Scheme Area Map.

 1.2                 Planning scheme components
 (1)    The planning scheme comprises the following components:
        (a)     about the planning scheme
        (b)     state planning provisions
        (c)     strategic framework
        (d)     local government infrastructure plan
        (e)     tables of assessment
        (f)     the zones and zone precincts specified in Table 1.2.1
        (g)     the local plans specified in Table 1.2.2
        (h)     the overlays specified in Table 1.2.3
        (i)     the development codes specified in Table 1.2.4
        (j)     schedules and appendices.

 (2)    The planning scheme policies specified in Table 2.5 Planning Scheme policies which support the planning scheme.




 Table 1.2.1 Zones and Zone precincts

 Residential Zones category
 (a)    Low Density Residential Zone
 (b)    Medium Density Residential Zone
 (c)    High Density Residential Zone
 (d)    Tourist accommodation Zone
        (i)     Hastings Street Mixed Use Precinct


 Centres Zones category
 (e)    Major Centre Zone
        (i)     Noosa Business Centre ­ Showroom Precinct
        (ii)    Noosa Business Centre ­ Business Park Precinct
        (iii)   Noosa Business Centre ­ Retail Precinct
        (iv)    Noosa Business Centre ­ Village Mixed Use Precinct
        (v)     Noosa Business Centre ­ High Density Residential Precinct



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        (vi)    Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct

 (f)    District Centre Zone
        (i)     Mary/Thomas Street Health and Wellbeing Precinct

 (g)    Local Centre Zone
 (h)    Neighbourhood Centre Zone


 Industry Zones category
 (i)    Low Impact Industry Zone
        (i)     Lionel Donovan Drive Auto Precinct
        (ii)    Hofmann Drive Business and Industry Precinct
        (iii)   Factory Street Business and Industry Precinct
        (iv)    Kin Kin Business and Industry Precinct
        (v)     Gateway West Makers Precinct

 (j)    Medium Impact Industry Zone
        (i)     Venture Drive Enterprise Precinct

 Recreation Zones category
 (k)    Recreation and Open Space Zone

 Environmental Zones category
 (l)    Environmental Management and Conservation Zone

 Other Zones category
 (m)    Community Facilities Zone
 (n)    Innovation Zone
 (o)    Rural Zone
 (p)    Rural Residential Zone


 Table 1.2.2 Local Plans

 (a)    Hinterland Villages Local Plan
 (b)    Cooroy Local Plan
 (c)    Tewantin Local Plan
 (d)    Noosaville Local Plan
 (e)    Noosa Heads Local Plan
 (f)    Coastal Communities Local Plan


 Table 1.2.3 Overlays

 (a)    Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay
 (b)    Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
 (c)    Bushfire Hazard Overlay
 (d)    Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay
 (e)    Extractive Resources Overlay
 (f)    Flood Hazard Overlay
 (g)    Heritage Overlay
 (h)    Landslide Hazard Overlay
 (i)    Regional Infrastructure Overlay



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 Table 1.2.4 Development Codes

 Statewide Codes
 (a)    Community residence code
 (b)    Forestry for wood production code
 (c)    Reconfiguring a lot (subdividing one lot into two lots) and associated operational work code

 Uses Codes
 (d)    Low Density Housing Code
 (e)    Caretaker's Accommodation, Dwelling Unit and Rural Workers' Accommodation Code
 (f)    Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
 (g)    Special Residential Code
 (h)    Visitor Accommodation Code
 (i)    Home­Based Business Code
 (j)    Business Activities Code
 (k)    Community Activities Code
 (l)    Entertainment Activities Code
 (m)    Industry Activities Code
 (n)    Infrastructure Activities Code
 (o)    Recreation Activities Code
 (p)    Rural Activities Code

 Works Codes
 (q)    Driveways and Parking code
 (r)    Earthworks code
 (s)    Existing services code
 (t)    Fire services for common private title code
 (u)    Landscaping code
 (v)    Sustainable Building Design Code
 (w)    Transport code
 (x)    Water Quality and Drainage code
 (y)    Waterways works code
 (z)    Waste Management code

 Other Development codes
 (aa)   Reconfiguring a lot code


 Table 1.2.5 Planning scheme policies

 (a)    SC6.1 ­ Planning Scheme Policy Index
 (b)    SC6.2 ­ PSP1 Preparing a well­made application
 (c)    SC6.3 ­ PSP2 Landscaping
 (d)    SC6.4 ­ PSP3 Ecological assessment guidelines
 (e)    SC6.5 ­ PSP4 Performance bonds
 (f)    SC6.6 ­ PSP5 Sustainable Building Design
 (g)    SC6.7 ­ PSP6 Engineering Design Standards
 (h)    SC6.8 ­ PSP7 Framework and Character Plans
 (i)    SC6.9 ­ PSP8 Natural Hazards
 (j)    SC6.10 ­ PSP9 Waste Management


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 (k)    SC6.11 ­ PSP10 Effluent disposal

 1.3                  Interpretation
 1.3.1                Definitions

 (1)    A term used in the planning scheme has the meaning assigned to that term by one of the following:
        (a)    the Planning Act 2016 (the Act);
        (b)    the Planning Regulation 2017 (the Regulation);
        (c)    the definitions in Schedule 1 Definitions of the planning scheme;
        (d)    the Acts Interpretation Act 1954;
        (e)    the ordinary meaning where that term is not defined in any of the above.
 (2)    In the event a term has been assigned a meaning in more than one of the instruments listed in 1.3.(1), the meaning
        contained in the instrument highest on the list will prevail.
 (3)    A reference in the planning scheme to any act includes any regulation or instrument made under it, and where amended or
        replaced, if the context permits, means the amended or replaced act.
 (4)    A reference in the planning scheme to a specific resource document or standard, means the latest version of the resource
        document or standard.
 (5)    A reference to a part, section, table or schedule is a reference to a part, section, table or schedule of the planning scheme.

 1.3.2                Standard drawings, maps, notes, editor’s notes and footnotes

 (1)    Standard drawings contained in codes or schedules are part of the planning scheme.
 (2)    Maps provide information to support the outcomes and are part of the planning scheme.
 (3)    Notes are identified by the title ‘note’ and are part of the planning scheme.
 (4)    Editor’s notes are extrinsic material, under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, are identified by the title ‘editor’s note’ and are
        provided to assist in the interpretation of the planning scheme; they do not have the force of law.
 Note — This is an example of a note
 Editor's Note—This is an example of an editor's note.


 1.3.3                Punctuation

 (1)    A word followed by ';' or ‘,and’ is considered to be 'and'
 (2)    A word followed by '; or' means either or both options can apply.


 1.3.4                Zones for roads, closed roads, waterways and reclaimed land

 (1)    The following applies to a road, closed road, waterway or reclaimed land in the planning scheme area:
         (a)      if adjoined on both sides by land in the same zone—the road, closed road, waterway or reclaimed land is in the
                  same zone as the adjoining land
         (b)      if adjoined on one side by land in a zone and adjoined on the other side by land in another zone—the road, closed
                  road, waterway or reclaimed land is in the same zone as the adjoining land when measured from a point equidistant
                  from the adjoining boundaries
         (c)      if the road, closed road, waterway or reclaimed land is adjoined on one side only by land in a zone—the entire
                  waterway or reclaimed land is in the same zone as the adjoining land;
         (d)      if the road, closed road, waterway or reclaimed land is covered by a zone then that zone applies.
 Editor's Note—The boundaries of the local government area are described by the maps referred to in the Local Government Regulation 2012.

 1.4                  Categories of development

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 (1)    The categories of development under the Act are:
        (a)    accepted development (including accepted with requirements)
 Editor's Note—A development approval is not required for development that is accepted development. Under section 44(6)(a) of the Act, if a
 categorising instrument does not apply a category of development to a particular development, the development is accepted development. Schedule 7 of
 the Regulation also prescribes accepted development.
         (b)      assessable development
                  (i)     code assessment
                  (ii)    impact assessment

 Editor's Note—A development approval is required for assessable development. Schedule 9,10 and 12 of the Regulation also prescribe assessable
 development.
         (c)      prohibited development.
 Editor's Note—A development application may not be made for prohibited development. Schedule 10 of the Regulation prescribes prohibited
 development.
 (2)    The planning scheme states the category of development for certain types of development, and specifies the category of
        assessment for assessable development in the planning scheme area in Part 5 (Tables of Assessment).
 Editor's Note—Section 43 of the Act identifies that a categorising instrument categorises development and specifies categories of assessment and
 may be a regulation or local categorising instrument. A local categorising instrument includes a planning scheme, a TLPI or a variation approval.
 Editor's Note—In a development application, the applicant may request preliminary approval for building work. The decision on that development
 application can also be taken to be a referral agency’s response under section 56 of the Act, for building work assessable against the Building Act
 1975. The decision notice must state this.

 1.5                     Hierarchy of assessment benchmarks
 (1)    Where there is inconsistency between provisions in the planning scheme, the following rules apply:
         (a)      the strategic framework prevails over all other components to the extent of the inconsistency for impact assessment
         (b)      relevant codes are specified in schedules 6 and 10 of the Regulation ­ prevail over all other components to the extent of the
                  inconsistency
         (c)      overlays prevail over all other components (other than the matters mentioned in (a) and (b)) to the extent of the
                  inconsistency
         (d)      local plan codes prevail over zone codes, use codes and other development codes to the extent of the inconsistency
         (e)      zone codes prevail over use codes and other development codes to the extent of the inconsistency

 1.6                     Building work regulated under the planning scheme
 (1)    Section 17(b) of the Regulation identifies the assessment benchmarks for building work that a local planning instrument must not
        change the effect to the extent the building work is regulated under the building assessment provisions, unless permitted under
        the Building Act 1975.
 (2)    The building assessment provisions are listed in section 30 of the Building Act 1975
 Editor's Note—The building assessment provisions are stated in section 30 of the Building Act 1975 and are a assessment benchmark for the carrying
 out of building assessment work or building work that is accepted development subject to any requirements (see also section 31 of the Building Act
 1975).
 (3)    This planning scheme, through Part 5 Tables of Assessment, regulates building work in accordance with sections 32 and 33 of
        the Building Act 1975.
 Editor's Note—The Building Act 1975 permits planning schemes to:
       regulate, for the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or the Queensland Development Code (QDC), matters prescribed under a regulation under the
       Building Act 1975 (section 32). These include variations to provisions contained in parts MP1.1, MP1.2 and MP1.3 of the QDC such as heights of
       buildings related to obstruction and overshadowing, siting and design of buildings to provide visual privacy and adequate sight lines, on­site
       parking and outdoor living spaces etc. It may also regulate other matters, such as designating land liable to flooding, designating land as
       bushfire prone areas and transport noise corridors
       deal with an aspect of, or matter related or incidental to building work prescribed under a regulation under section 32 of the Building Act 1975.
       specify alternative boundary clearances and site cover provisions for Class 1 and 10 structures under section 33 of the Building Act 1975

 Editor's Note—Refer to Schedule 9 of the Regulation to determine assessable development, the type of assessment and any referrals applying to the
 building work.



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 (4)    The building assessment provisions are specified in Table 1.6.1 ­ Building assessment provisions below.

 Table 1.6.1         Building assessment provisions

  Column 1                                                                    Column 2
  Building assessment matter addressed in the planning scheme Relevant section of the planning scheme

  Flood hazard
  Identification of part of the planning scheme area as a natural             Schedule 2 Flood hazard overlay maps (flooding and inundation
  hazard management area ­ flood for the BCA and QDC.                         area)

                                                                              Editor's Note— The planning scheme separately advises the
                                                                              level to which floor levels of habitable rooms of a building
                                                                              proposed in a flood hazard area, must be built.

                                                                              Editor's Note—The planning scheme includes flood provisions for
                                                                              buildings, in addition to the QDC.
  Bushfire hazard
  Designation of part of the planning scheme area as a bushfire               Schedule 2 Bushfire hazard overlay maps
  prone area for the BCA and the QDC.
                                                                              Editor's Note—The planning scheme includes bushfire provisions
                                                                              for buildings, in addition to the QDC.
  QDC alternative provisions
  Alternative provisions to the QDC for setback and site cover        6.3.1 Low Density Residential Zone Code
  provisions for a dwelling house or a class 10 building or structure 6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
  located on the same lot as a dwelling house.                        6.3.3 High Density Residential Zone Code
                                                                      6.3.4 Tourist Accommodation Zone Code
                                                                      6.8.3 Rural Zone Code
                                                                      6.8.4 Rural Residential Zone Code
  Provisions about performance criteria 4 and 8 of the QDC for a              6.3.1 Low Density Residential Zone Code
  dwelling house or a class 10 building or structure located on the           6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
  same lot as a dwelling house.                                               6.3.3 High Density Residential Zone Code
                                                                              6.3.4 Tourist Accommodation Zone Code
                                                                              6.8.3 Rural Zone Code
                                                                              6.8.4 Rural Residential Zone Code
                                                                              9.3.1 Low Density Housing Code
  Amenity and aesthetics provisions
  Amenity and aesthetics provisions for a dwelling house or a class 6.3.1 Low Density Residential Zone Code
  10 building or structure located on the same lot as a dwelling    6.8.3 Rural Zone Code
  house.                                                            6.8.4 Rural Residential Zone Code
                                                                    9.3.1 Low Density Housing Code
 Editor's Notes—A decision in relation to building work that is assessable development under the planning scheme should only be issued as a
 preliminary approval. See section 83 (1)(b) of the the Building Act 1975.
 The decision is taken to be a referral agency’s response under section 57(1) of the Act, for building work assessable against the Building Act 1975

 1.7                 Local government administrative matters
 There are no local government administrative matters.

 1.8                 Party house restriction area
 Pursuant to Section 276 of the Planning Act 2016, the whole of the Noosa Shire is identified by this planning scheme to be a party house
 restriction area.

 Editor's Note—The party house restriction area has effect as follows ­ the use of a residence as a party house, in a party house restriction area, is not,
 and has never been, a natural and ordinary consequence of a residential development. As a consequence, any existing or proposed party house is
 subject to the planning scheme. Part 4 – Tables of assessment does not include any specific reference to party house and therefore a party house
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 party house is an inconsistent use in each zone. The planning scheme does not include assessment benchmarks for a material change of use for a
 party house but an impact assessable application requires public notification and assessment against the planning scheme.




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 Part 2             State Planning Provisions
 2.1                State Planning Policy
 The Planning Minister is satisfied that the State Planning Policy (SPP) dated July 2017 is appropriately integrated in the Noosa Council's
 planning scheme in the following ways:

 Liveable communities and housing
       Housing supply and diversity
       Liveable communities
 Economic growth
       Agriculture Development and construction
       Mining and extractive resources
       Tourism
 Environment and heritage
       Biodiversity
       Coastal environment
       Natural hazards, risk and resilience ­ in part
       Cultural heritage
       Water quality
 Safety and resilience to hazards
       Emissions and hazardous activities
 Infrastructure
       Energy and water supply
       Infrastructure integration
       Transport infrastructure
       Strategic airports and aviation facilities

 2.1.1              State interests in the state planning policy not integrated or partly integrated
 State Planning Policy (July 2017):
        Natural hazards, risk and resilience ­ coastal hazards ­ in part

 Editor’s Note – Development in the erosion prone area, as shown on the SPP interactive mapping system, will be subject to assessment
 against the assessment benchmarks – natural hazards, risk and resilience within the State Planning Policy.

 2.1.2              State interests in the state planning policy not relevant to Noosa Shire Council
 Strategic ports
 Editor's Note—The State Planning Policy July 2017 was approved by the Planning Minister and commenced on 3 July, 2017. In accordance with
 section 8(4)(a) of the Act, the SPP applies to the extent of any inconsistency.
 Where the planning scheme does not reflect the latest version of the SPP, additional assessment benchmarks may apply.

 2.2                Regional Plan
 The Planning Minister has identified that the Noosa Council's planning scheme appropriately advances the South East Queensland
 Regional Plan 2017 as it applies to the
 planning scheme area, in the following ways:

 Aspects of the regional plan appropriately integrated

 Grow
        Efficient land use
        Focusing residential density
        New communities
        Housing diversity
        Growing rural towns and villages

 Prosper


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        High­performing outward­focused
        Regional activity centres network
        Tourism
        Rural prosperity

 Connect
      An efficient movement system
      Active transport
      Integrated planning
      Prioritised infrastructure investment
      Regional infrastructure networks
      Digital infrastructure

 Sustain
       Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
       Biodiversity
       Koala conservation
       Regional landscapes
       Water sensitive communities
       Natural economic resources
       Health and wellbeing
       Fairness
       Climate change
       Safety
       Affordable living

 Live
        Valuing good design
        Working with the weather
        Inspiration from local character
        Working with natural systems
        Creating legible and connected streets and spaces
        Embedding opportunities for adaptation and change
        The power of place­making

 Aspects of the regional plan not appropriately integrated
 Nil

 Aspects of the regional plan not relevant
 Prosper
      Regional Economic Clusters
      Knowledge and technology precincts
      Major enterprise and industrial areas
      Special uses

 2.3                 Referral agency delegations
 Schedule 10 of the Regulation identifies referral agencies for certain aspects of development. The following referral agencies have
 delegated the following referral agency jurisdictions to Noosa Shire Council:


  Column 1                                           Column 2                                           Column 3
  Application involving                              Referral agency and type                           Referral jurisdiction
  Nil                                                Nil                                                Nil



 Editor's Note—For the above listed referral agency delegations the applicant is not required to refer the application to the referral agency listed under
 schedule 10 of the Regulation because the local government will undertake this assessment role.




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 Part 3                 Strategic Framework
 3.1                    Preliminary
 (1)    The strategic framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the basis for ensuring appropriate
        development occurs in the planning scheme area for the life of the planning scheme.
 (2)    Mapping for the strategic framework is included in Schedule 2.
 (3)    For the purpose of describing the policy direction for the planning scheme, the strategic framework is structured in the following
        way:
        (a)    the strategic intent under the following themes:
               (i)      Regional context
               (ii)     A well managed and sustainable Noosa Shire
               (iii)    A connected, safe and happy community
               (iv)     Housing to meet diverse needs of the community
               (v)      Noosa's natural environment
               (vi)     A diverse and resilient economy
               (vii)    An innovative and responsive transport system
               (viii)   Coordinated and efficient infrastructure
               (ix)     Preparing for natural hazards and increasing resilience

        (b)    the strategic outcomes for development under the following key matters:
               (i)      Settlement
               (ii)     Community wellbeing
               (iii)    Housing choice
               (iv)     Biodiversity and environment
               (v)      Economy and employment
               (vi)     Transport and movement
               (vii)    Infrastructure and services

        (c)    the following strategic framework maps:
               (i)      Strategic Framework Map SFM 1 (Settlement)
               (ii)     Strategic Framework Map SFM 2 (Economy and Employment)
               (iii)    Strategic Framework Map SFM 3 (Infrastructure)
               (iv)     Strategic Framework Map SFM 4 (Biodiversity)

 (4)    The strategic framework in its entirety represents the policy intent for the planning scheme.

 Editor's Note—Noosa Council has consistently taken a long term planning approach to sustainable planning in Noosa Shire. The planning scheme
 continues this approach and has adopted a 20­year plus planning horizon. However, the planning scheme itself (as a statutory document) is likely to
 have an operational life of around 10 years.

 Editor's Note—The strategic framework is taken to be the strategic outcomes for the purpose of section 16(1)(a) of the Act.


 3.2                    Strategic Intent
 3.2.1                  Regional Context
 Noosa Shire forms the northern extent of the Sunshine Coast within the greater region of South East Queensland (SEQ). It is the gateway
 between SEQ and the coastal and regional centres of the Great Sandy Region. The Noosa River forms the buffer between the urban
 areas of Noosa Shire in the south and the Great Sandy National Park to the north. The Shire sits some 120 kilometres to the north of
 Brisbane, Queensland's capital city, and covers an area of 869.76 km2. It is located in an area of outstanding beauty, characterised by
 sandy beaches, dramatic mountain peaks and a remarkable river and lake system.


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 Noosa Shire has exceptionally high biodiversity and is a critical stronghold for a wide range of regional ecosystems that include many
 threatened species. The Noosa River is the healthiest river system in SEQ and provides an important recreational resource for residents
 and visitors. Around 55 per cent of the Shire is covered in native vegetation and over one third of the Shire is in protected reserves, the
 largest being the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park.

 The Shire serves as a domestic and international tourism destination with particular emphasis on nature­​based recreation
 opportunities. Tourism and retail are significant contributors to the local and regional economy and these provide a strong platform of
 leverage for other parts of the economy.

 It is recognised that larger centres outside of the Shire, including the principal regional activity centre of Maroochydore, fulfil many of the
 higher order needs for the Shire. Many residents of Noosa travel outside the Shire for employment, retailing and education. A significant
 proportion of employees that work in Noosa live outside the Shire.

 Noosa Shire has an estimated residential population of 54,654 (as at June 2017) which swells considerably during holiday periods to
 well over 70,000 people. Noosa's high visitor numbers and dispersed, low density settlement pattern put pressure on the local road
 network. This requires local and regional transport solutions that prioritise public transport, cyclists and pedestrians over cars and
 improved accessibility for local communities and key workers.

 The Bruce Highway and North Coast Railway serve as the main transport access to Brisbane and serve an important function for the
 movement of freight. An improved railway network would enhance access to Brisbane for Noosa ​based commuters, residents and
 visitors.

 The Sunshine Coast Airport at Marcoola (outside the Noosa Shire) is the primary airport servicing the Noosa Shire and caters for both
 domestic and international flights. It is the only airport in the Sunshine Coast subregion capable of servicing jet aircraft operations. Future
 expansion of the airport will allow for increased strategic opportunities in relation to freight and passenger movements.

 Noosa Shire has a highly engaged community, high rates of volunteerism, and proactive communities and individuals that make an
 active and positive contribution to Noosa Shire and beyond.

 Noosa Shire is recognised for its creativity, innovation, vision and entrepreneurship where sustainability underpins development, the
 economy, lifestyle and environmental excellence. This offers a genuine global model for sustainability. Both Council and the community
 play a responsible part in the global community. This is demonstrated in local efforts towards:
        cutting pollutants
        adopting low carbon alternatives
        promoting and adopting innovative, clean, green responses to business development and technology
        protecting and caring for valued ecosystems and the important services they provide for human wellbeing.

 3.2.2              A well managed and sustainable Noosa Shire

 Noosa's values, principles and long term approach to planning

 Noosa Shire is one of the most desirable places in the world to live and is an internationally recognised tourist destination. This status
 has been both the result of good fortune in terms of climate, amenity and natural resources, and good management in terms of how
 consecutive generations have cared for the place and evolved a set of community values and planning principles. These long standing
 values and principles have shaped the development of Noosa Shire and have been the foundation of Noosa's planning schemes.

 The core values of Noosa Shire are derived from its natural resources. This includes the extensive tracts of vegetated open space,
 distinctive landscapes, clean waterways and attractive beaches. These values support a lifestyle that benefits from a close affinity to
 nature; pleasing integration of the built form with the natural landscape; access to nature​­based outdoor recreation; and a relaxed pace
 of life relative to larger centres in SEQ. Success has come by finding the delicate balance between meeting contemporary needs and
 ensuring that the community's core values are not eroded. This includes measures to:
         protect and maintain natural assets for current and future generations
         support and enhance community wellbeing and economic prosperity
         ensure well planned infrastructure
         ensure the planned extent of urban development and population growth is sustainably maintained through the definition of urban
         and rural residential boundaries, development densities and building heights
         maintain low rise building heights.

 New buildings are predominantly one to three storeys high and are also limited to an absolute height measured in metres.


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 Noosa Council has consistently taken a long term planning approach to sustainable planning. It is this long term approach that has
 ensured that the community's values and principles are not diminished by unintended development decisions.

 This approach is also the Shire's economic strength. It has created a consistent and well​­recognised 'Noosa brand' that provides a
 unique advantage and a 'natural' point of difference.

 In September 2007, Noosa Shire was declared a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program in recognition
 of the commitment by the community to environmental excellence and the pursuit of ecologically sustainable development. UNESCO
 specifically recognised in Noosa Shire a sophisticated level of human settlement. It highlighted a high level of inter​relationship between
 the natural environment and community wellbeing. Important to this was the strong sense of community involvement and coordination
 over a broad range of human settlement, economic and natural environment issues.

 Noosa Shire has been shaped not only by nature but also by the actions of passionate and creative residents, developers, community
 groups, and planning and design professionals. Noosa Shire is a community that values, preserves and builds upon its core values.
 Council continues to work with the community to maintain and enhance the lifestyle, wellbeing and prosperity of residents through careful
 planning and inclusive decision making. It actively takes stewardship of the Shire's natural resources in partnership with the community.

 In Noosa Shire, development is required to fit within the natural carrying capacity of the landscape, whether it be for residential, business,
 infrastructure, recreation, or rural pursuits. This carrying capacity philosophy is fundamental to the community’s longstanding values and
 principles. The planned population in the planning scheme is based on:
        the inherent capability of the landscape to support development
        the constraints of individual sites, whether it be natural hazards or environmental values
        available and planned infrastructure
        community preferences for individual localities.

 Around three quarters of Noosa's population resides in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads and the coastal communities from
 Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach. Consequently, urban residential, business, community, industrial and recreational activity is
 consolidated close to the coast, which is the area most popular with visitors. The balance of the population live in the hinterland, mostly
 within the existing towns and villages of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and their surrounding settlements, as well as
 Noosa North Shore.

 By 2041, Noosa's population is projected to reach around 63,000 persons and about three quarters of the additional residents will live
 between Tewantin and Peregian Beach. This amounts to a projected total increase of some 9,500 people from the 2016 census.
 Previous planning schemes have set development requirements to accommodate a growing population, which was built around the
 carrying capacity philosophy. Most of the remaining planned capacity is to be located within defined 'Urban Boundaries'. There is also
 limited remaining rural residential zoned land still to be developed. The established Urban Boundaries define the extent of land for urban
 development in Noosa Shire and hence land for new greenfield development on undeveloped land remains limited. Consequently, most
 development and redevelopment will occur within existing urban areas. This will encourage under​utilised land to be used more
 efficiently. It will lead to more efficient use of existing infrastructure and a more compact urban form to help reduce car usage.
 Environmental impacts will also be minimised.

 This planning scheme seeks to maintain Council's long standing commitment to a sustainable population and well managed growth
 through firm Urban Boundaries, development densities and building heights. Unrestrained and unplanned development is resisted in
 Noosa Shire. Any unanticipated development requires demonstration of a high level of community need.

 Editor's Note— Urban Boundaries include coastal communities from Peregian Beach to Tewantin and all other towns and villages and
 are identified on Strategic Framework Map 1 Settlement and the Zone Maps in Schedule 2.

 Ensuring the maintenance of Noosa's low­key leafy village feel is important to the Noosa community. Part of the 'Noosa Style' is its
 award­winning local architecture and designs that suit Noosa's subtropical climate and lifestyle. The 'look and feel' of public spaces and
 buildings enhance the liveability of local communities. Development is integrated with the landform. The green backdrop of the hills and
 mountains provide a natural backdrop to many urban areas in the hinterland and along the coast, as well as Noosa North Shore. These
 landscape features are important to local character and identity. Urban places are stylish but understated. City symbols such as high rise
 buildings, signage, advertising and traffic lights are minimised. Roads are designed to be pedestrian friendly. Drive­through fast food
 premises are not appropriate for main street style centres. Any form of development that has the potential to adversely impact on
 surrounding natural resources and environmental values will be located and designed to avoid environmental harm or nuisance.
 In the development context, Noosa Council's corporate plan vision – 'Different by Nature' – has been adopted because of this unique
 approach.




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 Key challenges

 The planning scheme will focus on a number of key challenges including:
       the changing nature of businesses including increased diversity in key sectors and provision for multi​purpose flexible work
       spaces
       the impacts of climate change on the local environment, economy and communities
       an aging population and meeting the housing, health, social and transport needs of an increasing proportion of
       elderly people
       diversity in housing choice to provide suitable residential accommodation for low income earners and key workers
       the need to keep pace with rapidly evolving transport systems and technology, plus meeting the transport needs of locals, key
       workers and visitors
       large populations to the south of Noosa Shire adding to demands on services, facilities, open space and car­parking areas during
       peak times.


 Economy

 Noosa’s current economy relies significantly on the tourism, retail, health and construction sectors. To ensure longer term sustainable
 and resilient economic growth it is desirable to broaden the economic structure of the local economy through industry diversification. The
 Local Economic Plan aims to do this via growth in the ‘smart’ industry sectors that offer high economic value and low environmental
 impact. These sectors include sustainable tourism, healthcare and wellness, the digital economy, environmental industries, rural
 enterprises, creative industries, professional services, and education and training. The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 sets
 a projected employment target of 11,000 new jobs across all sectors in Noosa Shire by 2041.

 Local economies need to be adaptable and responsive to global and regional fluctuations and changes. Fundamental to Noosa's shift
 towards a smart economy is the attraction and retention of skilled people, and the development of collaborative alliances and
 connections. This requires flexible accommodation and work arrangements focused on digital infrastructure and multi​use work spaces
 of various sizes and price points. It also requires suitably located and zoned employment lands to encourage growth of these sectors.
 This includes urban land at the Noosa Business Centre, Noosaville industrial areas, Noosa Junction, Peregian Beach and Cooroy.


 Climate change and emissions reduction

 The climate is already changing. We are experiencing increasing average temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and impacts on our
 natural environment. The Noosa community is transitioning to a zero emissions future that supports jobs, industries, communities and
 the environment. Noosa Council is committed to playing its part in the global effort to address climate change through adopting and
 promoting energy efficiency measures, encouraging renewable energy and low emissions technology, waste minimisation and carbon
 capture and storage, promoting 'infill development' in existing urban areas over urban sprawl and encouraging changes in transport to
 reduce private car use. Buildings are required to be designed in accordance with contemporary sustainability measures both in design
 and materials. Council is working with the community to prepare for, and adapt to, a changing climate through improving our
 understanding of what is changing, making use of best science and making sure land use, transport infrastructure and development
 decisions take climate change into consideration.


 Demographic change

 Noosa’s population is expected to continue to age and will require specific responses to meet the housing, transport, health and
 wellbeing needs of elderly residents. By 2041, the proportion of residents aged 65 years and over is predicted to rise to around 30 per
 cent. Hence there is a need for all forms of housing suitable for retirees and elderly people including residential care, retirement
 communities and small dwellings. Additional healthcare and community services for this age group are necessary and access to good
 transport is increasingly important. As the population ages and moves out of the workforce, new residents moving to Noosa Shire, as
 well as workers from outside of the Shire, are likely to fill employment gaps.
 An imbalance between relatively lower paying employment opportunities, such as retail and hospitality sectors, and relatively higher
 housing costs will cause specific problems for the Noosa Shire if not addressed. This is especially where employment with lower wages
 and increased shift work are concentrated in parts of the Shire where housing is at a premium ­ leading to increased travel costs for
 workers that need to travel far distances into Noosa. Additional housing for key workers in and near the activity centres in which they work
 is therefore important and encouraged through the planning scheme.
 Rapid population growth to the south of Noosa Shire, within a two hour drive, has the potential to greatly increase the number of day
 visitors attracted to Noosa Shire, and particularly to the coastal urban areas. The peak loads created as a consequence of large
 numbers of visitors generates dilemmas such as traffic flow, provision of car parking, waste collection and general amenity. It also puts
 pressure on local environmental values and the lifestyle of local residents.


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 Transport

 The Noosa Transport Strategy includes principles for the short to medium term to prioritise the movement of people and goods rather
 than cars. Infrastructure and services that provide for pedestrians, cyclists, motor scooters and public transport will be the most
 immediate focus, as well as attention towards new and emerging solutions for the longer term. Transport options will take into account
 the needs of residents and employees as well as visitors.

 3.2.3             A connected, safe and happy community
 The Noosa community has a strong identity and sense of place. The community respects and appreciates its environment and has a
 strong commitment to the pursuit of environmental excellence, quality lifestyle and economic well­being. In response to this, the Social
 Strategy provides a framework to improve community wellbeing by addressing a range of opportunities and challenges.

 The focus is on creating communities that are:
       cohesive and resilient
       active and healthy
       accessible, diverse and affordable
       creative and informed.

 Noosa Shire is a ‘community of communities’, consisting of several discrete places, each with their own unique, special identity. A
 place​based approach to planning is intended to protect and preserve these unique, distinct and vibrant local areas. While the community
 of Noosa Shire shares many values and priorities, the on​the​ground approach to land use planning, infrastructure provision, urban
 design, community and economic development differs from place to place.

 In an effort to recognise place identity, and to maintain and enhance that identity through locally specific desired outcomes, the following
 local areas are identified:

        hinterland villages (including Boreen Point, Cooran, Kin Kin and Pomona)
        Cooroy
        Tewantin
        Noosaville
        Noosa Heads
        coastal communities (including Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach and Sunshine Beach).

 The overall and more specific outcomes for each of these local areas are supported by Framework and Character Plans designed to
 identify unique opportunities for enhancement.


 Cohesive and resilient communities

 Communities across the Shire are enhanced by providing opportunities to bring people together. Mixed use activity centres, streetscapes
 and public spaces are designed to be comfortable, attractive, safe, easy to navigate and accessible. They are oriented towards
 pedestrians and cyclists and enhance community wellbeing and provide a sense of community. Buildings are designed to encourage
 passive surveillance of communal or public spaces and incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
 principles. Informal and formal sport and recreation facilities, social infrastructure and venues provide opportunities to meet, learn, and
 be active and creative. Safe and attractive communal spaces in new residential developments are designed to provide for well
 functioning landscaped open space areas where residents can socialise and support each other. Urban areas are walkable
 communities where residential, commercial and public facilities and spaces are in close proximity with high levels of accessibility.
 Commercial and retail development outside existing centres is not supported.

 An inter​generational approach is required to maintain an engaged community who participate in sporting, recreational, cultural, artistic,
 creative and educational pursuits. It is important for all sectors of the community, including older people, to stay connected and continue
 to have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. Land within and around urban centres is allocated for community purposes
 and open space, and is managed and developed to be safe and accessible and to provide for the needs of individual communities and
 their various age groups.


 Active and healthy communities

 Community service facilities and sports facilities need to be maintained and improved to continue to meet the current and future needs of


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 the Noosa Shire community. The natural environment, enhanced by a well connected network of pathways and facilities, continues to
 provide free passive and active recreational opportunities for all age groups. Changes in community expectations, as well as in
 demographics, increase demand on the type and standard of community services and infrastructure. As such, new and upgraded
 facilities need to be designed to maximise accessibility and flexibility to adapt to long term changing needs.

 There is an increasing demand for health services to support the needs of an older population. This includes both conventional medical
 services and complementary wellness industries. The Noosa Hospital provides important local medical services with supporting
 specialist and complementary services located nearby in the existing Goodchap Street centre and within the Mary Street/Thomas Street
 precinct. There is opportunity for further health services to cluster at the Noosa Business Centre.


 Accessible, diverse and affordable communities

 Coastal urban areas of Noosa Shire have a strong connection with the beaches, lakes, river, creeks, national parks and other
 conservation reserves that define the character of Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Castaways
 Beach, Marcus Beach and Peregian Beach. Visitor numbers and associated pressures are increasing in and around these natural
 attractions, with new transport and visitation measures provided in response. While each local area has its distinctive character, they
 also feature their individual relaxed and casual lifestyle, village feel and connection to the outdoors.

 The hinterland town and village communities have a strong affinity with their surrounding rural areas and their heritage and history. Each
 distinct settlement is defined by the rural lands, mountains, and coastal or lakeside setting that surrounds it. While Boreen Point,
 Cooran, Cooroibah, Cooroy, Kin Kin and Pomona have a distinct character and village feel, they are each characterised by their
 family­​orientated, small scale, relaxed casual outdoor lifestyle and close ties to their heritage. The small community of Teewah provides
 an area of permanent and holiday homes at an urban density in a remote beachfront setting. For Teewah and the settlements on Noosa
 North Shore, their charm is their seclusion and small scale which comes at the expense of infrastructure or services typically expected in
 a village. Buildings are small scale and set discretely within the surrounding vegetation.

 Throughout the hinterland, rural living, bushland management, rural production and nature­based tourism is the focus. The natural
 landscape holds much heritage and open space value, and natural features help define communities. Communities hold close
 connections to the land and enjoy relaxed casual outdoor lifestyles, privacy and secluded living environments. In the hinterland,
 significant land is protected for its agricultural potential or for biodiversity values. Working farms coexist with complementary enterprises
 and outdoor recreation. Nature​­based tourism offers visitors the chance to experience and appreciate the natural attractions of the Shire
 and its relaxed lifestyle, as well as the many attractions of the rural towns and villages. These may also be close to the Noosa Trail
 Network. They are required to be small scale and to fit for the setting with minimal effects on the local area having regard to safety and
 the capacity and quality of the access road.

 On the Noosa North Shore, the natural features help define the communities and residents hold a close connection to the landscape
 and ecosystem values. Tourism is nature­based and only where it is low key and compatible with the protection of the natural
 environment.

 Across the shire, development is respectful of the unique qualities of these distinct and diverse urban and rural communities and is
 designed to fit the built and natural character and the scale and lifestyle attributes of each.

 Noosa Shire’s built heritage, scenic amenity, vistas and character elements are an important part of the identity and character of local
 communities. The heritage and history of the Shire are recognised and retained by identifying and protecting the cultural heritage
 significance of areas and places, as well as through heritage records, local activities and celebrations. Heritage buildings are conserved
 and adaptively reused so that this cultural heritage can be enjoyed now and by future generations. New buildings are respectful of
 traditional building forms and fit with their setting and local character, rather than being a dominant feature of the streetscape and
 neighbourhood. The use of pitched roofs and eaves and other design elements that complement (not necessarily replicate) the
 architectural style and era of the surrounding area and street are encouraged. The character and urban design elements of individual
 local areas are reinforced, including views, vistas, active frontages, pedestrian connections and landscape treatments, as identified on
 the Framework and Character Plans in the Local Plan Codes.

 The deep and long­​held cultural heritage and traditions of the local Indigenous people, particularly the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi
 community, is recognised and respected. Council and the community continue to work together to create opportunities for Traditional
 Owners to engage and participate and to have their culture and heritage understood, protected and recognised.

 Editor's Note — Aboriginal cultural heritage is protected under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003.

 The concept of 'ageing in place' is supported through the planning scheme by providing additional housing choice such as encouraging
 small dwellings and secondary dwellings, promoting adaptable housing standards, identifying land for retirement and aged care

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 accommodation, and protecting existing aged care sites. The importance of remaining in or near one’s community is acknowledged so
 aged care and independent retirement living opportunities are encouraged in hinterland towns as well as in the coastal urban areas of
 the Shire. Improving the accessibility and usability of housing through universal or adaptable housing principles will allow people to stay
 in their own home longer or find new housing suitable to their physical needs.

 Historically, the majority of dwellings are three of more bedrooms and the predominant household size is only one or two persons.
 Consequently, priority is given to increasing opportunities for smaller housing to better meet the needs of small households. As there is
 a correlation between the size of housing and the cost of housing this should improve affordability. New attached housing in or close to
 centres will generally be limited to small dwellings. Within established urban residential neighbourhoods, a small dwelling can be
 established within the existing built form of a house or adjacent to it on the same property. Protecting existing communities of relocatable
 homes and allowing for additional communities is also important as are other models of housing, such as rooming accommodation.

 The well serviced hinterland towns such as Cooroy and Pomona have ongoing scope for growth. Increasing housing in rural or remote
 parts of the Shire is not a sustainable solution to meet housing needs as it increases the number of people living away from
 employment, services and facilities and puts increased pressure on rural areas through conflicts with rural production, pressure on rural
 roads and cumulative environmental impacts.


 Creative and informed communities

 Noosa Shire is well serviced by schools and early childhood education but there are gaps in other areas. Lifelong learning opportunities,
 both formal and informal, are needed to help broaden education choice. Tertiary education and vocational training opportunities, that
 complement the priority economic sectors, are particularly encouraged, as are training and learning facilities for groups at risk of social
 isolation such as retirees, low income earners and young parents.

 Public art as part of urban developments is encouraged to showcase the creativity and culture of Noosa Shire. Providing more affordable
 and accessible spaces for artists and creative activities is important for growing and supporting the Noosa cultural sector. This includes
 gallery/cultural facilities that provide high quality exhibition space, as well as spaces for creating, sharing and learning.

 Cultural practitioners have the ability to establish home­based businesses such as home galleries, studios and workshops/teaching
 spaces. There are several successful examples of these businesses spread throughout the Shire.

 3.2.4             Housing to meet diverse needs of the community
 The residents of Noosa Shire are part of an inclusive community where diversity is valued. Different housing types and styles are needed
 to provide choices, ensuring people’s housing needs are catered for, regardless of age and mobility, household size and budget. By
 providing housing choice in each local area, a greater mix of people and ages are accommodated and this can provide a more diverse
 community.

 The quality lifestyle sought by residents of the Shire demands high standards of residential amenity. Factors such as design, density,
 accessibility, security, landscaped open space, proximity and availability of services and transport are important considerations.

 While low density, predominantly detached housing, prevails in Noosa Shire, as the population ages, there is likely to be increased
 demand for a range of housing that suits single and couple households in locations with good public transport and access to services
 and facilities. Historically, around 80 per cent of housing in the Shire is separate houses comprising three or more bedrooms.
 Residential units and communal living such as retirement and aged care make up the remainder. To best meet future housing needs, it
 is projected that by 2041 some 30 per cent of the total housing stock should be multi​­unit housing styles, particularly small one and two
 bedroom dwellings to cater for smaller households.

 By 2041, development needs to cater for around 6,400 more dwellings than existed at the 2016 census. Future housing demand,
 particularly for smaller dwellings, is likely to be best met through 'infill' development within existing residential areas, on well​­located
 under​utilised land, and within town centres in a mixed­use format. Residential growth in and around existing centres with ready access
 to goods and services, attractive public spaces and community activities is encouraged. High standards of residential amenity and
 building design is expected. However, style and size may vary to accommodate a range of household types and income levels. Incentives
 are offered to exemplary and innovative residential developments that advance sustainable housing choice including affordable options
 for aging in place and housing key workers.

 The cost of housing can be high, so special effort is needed to allow for an element of affordability within the diversity of new housing
 provided. A range of measures are provided to encourage housing affordability including requirements for small dwelling units close to
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 industry sectors is a particular focus. Established retirement communities, aged care facilities and transportable home parks are also
 protected. Land set aside for retirement and aged care facilities at Tewantin, Cooroy, Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Sunrise Beach will
 help cater for demand. The initiatives of Federal and State Government and community based not­for­profit entities in delivering more
 affordable housing for residents in need are likely to be an important component of new housing.

 Given Noosa Shire's popularity as a destination for visitors, accommodation is under increasing pressure from both residents and
 guests. Visitor accommodation areas at Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Noosa North Shore are protected for visitors to the exclusion of
 permanent occupants. The limited number of sites available for new resort development is protected for this purpose. Conversely,
 neighbourhoods of permanent residents are protected from influxes of short­term visitors whose interests and priorities are not
 compatible with residential amenity. Party houses are restricted from establishing in Noosa Shire.

 3.2.5             Noosa's natural environment
 The natural environment of the Shire is valued for its intrinsic biodiversity as well as for the range of ecosystem services that humans rely
 on including the provision of food, water, raw materials, minerals, recreation, tourism and cultural values. It provides for soil quality and
 fertility, water filtration, air purification, climate regulation, pollination, erosion control, decomposition and recycling of wastes. These
 ecosystem services support the health and wellbeing of the community, contribute to the character and identity of places, provide access
 to clean air and water, provide for a productive economy, including tourism and agricultural sectors, and offer opportunities to enjoy
 nature, meet others, learn and be active and creative. Biodiversity conservation also provides protection from natural hazards such as
 flooding and coastal erosion.

 Through protection and enhancement of the natural environment, the scenic amenity and landscape character of the Shire remains
 attractive and contributes to the lifestyle qualities valued by the community and visitors to Noosa Shire.

 The Noosa Shire has outstanding environmental values with a diverse range of distinctive landscapes and exceptional biodiversity of
 great local, regional and global significance. Of the 55 per cent of the Shire covered in native vegetation (as at 2017), more than 40,000
 hectares i s classified as 'remnant' vegetation. While the Noosa Shire comprises 1.4 per cent of the total area of SEQ, it contains
 representations of 39 per cent of the regional ecosystems that can occur in the SEQ bioregion.

 Noosa Shire has a great diversity of ecological communities and flora and fauna species that are recognised and protected including the
 critically endangered lowland rainforest community and critical habitats such as internationally recognised migratory bird habitats and
 marine turtle nesting sites. Unique ecosystems include rare subtropical examples of patterned fens (wetland ecosystem), coastal
 lagoon systems, sand lakes and dune systems. The Shire supports a significantly high proportion of endangered vegetation. Around 230
 km2 of the Shire (over one third) is covered by protected reserves (as at 2017). As a result of this, and long standing management efforts,
 the Noosa River estuary has been consistently awarded an A rating for water quality, the highest in SEQ.

 A network of habitat areas and linkages provide ecological connectivity from a wide cross section of ecosystem types and altitudinal
 ranges. These connecting habitat areas are shown on Strategic Framework Map SFM­4 ­ Biodiversity. A diverse network of wetlands is
 also present, of good ecological condition and encompassing over 16,000 hectares. This interconnected biodiversity network has strong
 adaptive capacity to endure the impacts of climate change and other emerging challenges because of the size and connectedness of
 protected areas and remnant vegetation. Management actions and land use planning decisions are focused on strengthening and
 building linkages to facilitate ecosystem diversity and movement both within and beyond Noosa Shire.

 The diversity, distribution and condition of environmental values of the Noosa Shire play a critical role in conservation management
 locally and for the broader SEQ region, providing important safe refuge areas for flora and fauna in the face of rapid development and
 growth to the south.

 Noosa Shire celebrates a balanced relationship between humans and the environment and its international recognition as a UNESCO
 Biosphere Reserve is testament to this. However, Noosa's environmental values are under pressure from a variety of threatening
 processes including from climate change, weeds and invasive species, vegetation clearing, habitat fragmentation from development,
 erosion and sedimentation, declines in soil health and growing visitor numbers.

 The Noosa community and Council continues to be recognised as a leader in environmental management and ecological sustainability
 and Noosa Shire is an exemplar for biosphere reserves. Continued effort is required to protect and enhance local and regional values,
 build resilient ecosystems and enhance connectivity. This is best achieved through strong partnerships with the community, information
 sharing, education and land use controls.

 Managing development and land use impacts on environmental values and the ecosystem services on which we rely involves limiting
 urban development to within existing Urban Boundaries and protecting environmental matters of local, state and national significance.
 This requires careful location, design and management of development to avoid and mitigate adverse impacts on biodiversity, individual


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 species, ecosystem health, soil and water quality. Development is to enhance connectivity and ecological corridors through replanting
 and habitat restoration as part of landscape design. Native plant species are predominant in the landscaping of development sites and
 invasive pest species are avoided.

 Sustainable land management practices and effective erosion and sediment controls are implemented to protect water quality and
 catchment health. Catchment water quality is protected on a total water cycle basis so as to minimise impacts on receiving waters;
 maximise opportunities for stormwater reuse, recovery and groundwater recharge; protect drinking water supply; and enhance
 opportunities for agriculture, fisheries, tourism and recreation. Best practice water sensitive urban design is required for managing urban
 stormwater runoff and filtering pollutants.

 Coastal processes and resources are vital and require careful management through the protection of coastal vegetation and minimising
 development intrusion into sensitive coastal environments and erosion prone areas.

 Riparian areas adjacent to natural waterways are protected for their important role in maintaining ecosystem health; providing habitat for
 flora and fauna; supporting fisheries, recreation and tourism, and water purification and flood regulation functions.

 The Aboriginal heritage, culture and rights of Traditional Owners is respected in planning for communities and in the sustainable
 management of natural assets. Recognition, protection and careful management is afforded to their cultural heritage and culturally
 significant land and seascapes.

 The quality of water, air and acoustic environments in Noosa Shire is maintained at a high level to protect the health and wellbeing of the
 community and the natural environment.

 3.2.6             A diverse and resilient economy
 Noosa Shire enjoys a strong and increasingly sustainable economy. Much of the economy is geared towards tourism and population
 driven industry sectors such as retail, health, construction, and accommodation and food services. The Shire is home to approximately
 6,800 businesses (as at 2016), which are mainly small or micro businesses. People take advantage of the successful economic
 environment and the lifestyle that Noosa provides.

 The Noosa Local Economic Plan aims to broaden the economic structure of the local economy by achieving growth in 'smart' industry
 sectors that offer high economic value and low environmental impact. Sustainable tourism is supported as an ongoing economic driver.
 However, encouraging and developing new priority sectors is required to develop an economy less reliant on tourism and population
 driven industries. The priority sectors are identified as:
       Health and wellness (including, but not limited to, aged care facilities and services)
       Digital economy
       Rural enterprise
       Environmental industries
       Education and training
       Tourism
       Professional services
       creative industries

 Key themes to achieve diversification include effective land use planning, enterprise support, essential infrastructure, and skilled and
 connected business. Clustering and collaboration i s important for these industries, as well as supporting infrastructure such as flexible
 floor space, transport and high speed broadband.

 Noosa's strong and significant brand and image continue to be leveraged to attract other non­​tourism opportunities to further diversify the
 economy and create new job growth. Broadening career opportunities for the community towards high paid work is a focus. Jobs
 attractive to younger families are particularly supported.

 Growing of the economy is not a ‘development at all cost’ scenario but rather a dedicated plan to grow the value of priority industry
 sectors, support the social and environmental values of the community, and enhance quality of life.

 Keeping up with the rapidly changing nature of business is a challenge. Businesses are increasingly looking for flexible workspaces of
 different scales and types which provide for multiple uses; co​shared spaces with opportunities to meet and share ideas; and provide
 well connected fast communication and digital services. In order to meet these changing needs and enable the diversification, business
 development and growth of priority sectors, suitably located, zoned and serviced land is allocated. A mixture of approaches is applied to
 ensure developments can be easily adapted to suit both the current and future needs of business and industry. This includes providing
 for shared cooperative spaces, digital hubs and mixed­use precincts that support small and growing enterprises.


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 Centres hierarchy

 The Noosa Shire activity centres hierarchy, identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM­2 ­ Economy and Employment, helps establish
 the respective roles and functions of activity centres to ensure each centre contributes to a network of vibrant activated centres with good
 accessibility and connectivity, high amenity and a unique sense of place. This hierarchy represents all the retail­​based centres that occur
 (and will occur) in Noosa Shire. Each activity centre has a retail core function including supermarkets and other retail uses and is
 supported by commercial and community uses. The centres hierarchy also takes into consideration Noosa Shire's role in a more
 regional context. It recognises that a proportion of the Shire's higher order needs is fulfilled by activity centres in other areas, particularly
 the principal regional activity centre of Maroochydore and to a minor extent Gympie’s major regional activity centre.

 The Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction are the next level in the hierarchy and are the major activity centres for Noosa Shire.
 Both have distinct and complementary roles, with Noosa Business Centre having a predominant role providing future long term growth
 and employment for the Shire.

 The Noosa Business Centre is designated in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 as the only major regional activity centre
 in Noosa. The major centre offers the greatest opportunity to accommodate most of the long term growth and development for key priority
 sectors including knowledge­based industries such as education and training, health, digital economy, technology innovation, and
 research and development. This will be delivered through a number of planning precincts to reflect the desired function and role of the
 centre. Future retail development is provided for in a village mixed use precinct designed around a vibrant open main street linked to an
 open air village green space and connecting with the existing shopping centre. Future commercial and employment uses are to be
 located in a business park precinct and the nearby innovation zoned land. Housing choice including small dwellings and social housing
 is provided through a high density residential precinct. Mixed­use development may comprise office, retail, entertainment and other
 business uses, together with residential. These uses are supported by the provision of a site within the centre for a sub­regional transit
 facility into the future.

 Noosa Junction is a vibrant mixed­use centre. It caters for creative industries, retail via local brands, food and entertainment venues,
 knowledge ​based industries, professional services and education. Development provisions have been significantly increased,
 compared to previous planning schemes, to allow for greater redevelopment options. Entertainment and lifestyle pursuits enhance the
 centre's role as a vibrant place for hospitality in conjunction with retail and services. A hospitality precinct (shown on the Noosa Heads
 Local Area zone map) is acknowledged to potentially involve late night activity and music. The scale and nature of new development are
 required to fit with the existing character and function of the centre and includes mixed­use business and residential uses. Noosa
 Junction will expand over the former bowls club site in Lanyana Way to include a mix of business uses surrounding a public open space
 area and high density residential developments.

 The remaining activity centres are more constrained in terms of future growth consistent with their role and function. The focus is on
 maintaining the discrete character and form of these centres and providing for the day to day needs of residents and visitors as well as
 providing opportunities for mixed­use development in the form of shop­top housing in smaller neighbourhood and local centres through
 to apartment style in the larger district and major centres.


 Centres design

 Noosa Shire's activity centres all have a unique character and strong sense of identity. Development in activity centres supports new
 priority sectors by ensuring urban design provides a greater sense of place and activity conducive to business development. The
 interface between public spaces and private development in each of these centres creates places with a high level of streetscape
 appeal, amenity and vibrancy. Development within centres is well designed with quality open spaces and high levels of amenity
 consistent with the Noosa Design Principles. Elements such as human scale, development integrated with surrounding built form and
 landscape, visual relationships between indoor and outdoor spaces, low key informal atmosphere and low stress traffic environments
 are important and play a key role in characterising business, retail and administrative developments. The level of accessibility provided
 by development is suitable for the role, function and location of the centre in terms of public transport access, active transport
 opportunities and private vehicles. Providing non​discriminatory access to community or commercial development, public realm and open
 space i s paramount.


 Small business

 Sole traders and home­​based and mobile businesses contribute a significant portion of business in Noosa Shire and are expected to
 increase in numbers. It is important that these businesses are well connected and have convenient access to digital services. The digital
 hubs at Cooroy, Noosa Junction, Peregian Beach and Noosa Business Centre provide online digital services and flexible meeting
 spaces to support start​up businesses, mobile businesses and growing enterprises. These businesses are encouraged to grow, thus


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 increasing the potential demand for small and medium­sized office space or shared business floor space. To meet this demand flexible
 commercial and industrial floor space of various sizes and types for a more diverse, intelligent and creative economy are encouraged to
 support the identified priority industry sectors. Mixing office, retail and even onsite residential uses or child​ minding facilities are
 encouraged.

 The high number of small home­​based businesses operating in residential and rural areas is an important component of the local
 economy providing opportunities to start up and expand businesses within the home until business needs warrant relocation to
 industrial or commercial premises. The potential impacts of home­based businesses on neighbouring residential amenity and the local
 environment are required to be minimised through managing noise levels, numbers of visitors and traffic volumes, as well as
 minimising environmental disturbance.


 Industrial areas and uses

 Industrial areas have experienced incremental encroachment from non​industrial uses such as retail, entertainment and residential
 uses, as well as storage premises. Given the limited availability of land for industrial purposes in the Noosa Shire, core industrial uses
 and support services are protected from further unnecessary encroachment and impacts that may threaten their function, viability and
 expansion. To meet changing needs for mixed­use industrial spaces, the integration and co­location of a variety of industrial uses are
 provided for. Limited non​industrial uses and some innovative and creative enterprises are to be accommodated in defined precincts
 along Venture Drive, the western side of Gateway, Lionel Donovan Drive and Hofmann Drive, Noosaville, as well as in Cooroy, Pomona
 and Kin Kin industrial areas. Food outlets are only to be provided where subordinate and directly associated with bona fide industrial
 uses. Offices are only to occur where they are small in scale, associated and subordinate to an industrial use on the same site or trade
 related. Showrooms are to be trade­related, small in scale and in proximity to Eumundi­Noosa Road, Noosaville. Industrial areas are
 unsuited to residential living. Caretaker dwellings are acceptable if small and they meet a demonstrated business need for someone to
 be resident on site. In the coastal urban areas from Tewantin to Peregian Beach, there are sufficient premises built or approved for
 storage of goods. Expansion of storage facilities in the hinterland areas may be allowed for if demand is demonstrated.


 Agriculture and rural–based activities

 Agriculture is an important industry sector for the local and regional economy and employment. Agricultural land, identified in
 the Agricultural Lands Overlay Maps in Schedule 2, is protected from encroachment from urban and rural residential development and
 other incompatible activities that would compromise productivity. A diverse range of sustainable agricultural opportunities is encouraged
 and takes advantage of Noosa's clean, green credentials and lifestyle. Sustainable agricultural production is focused on the adoption of
 best management practices, including sensible use of chemicals, ethical treatment of animals and appropriate vegetation management,
 sediment and erosion control and water quality protection. Livestock enterprises are generally limited to pasture fed, free range
 operations or aquaculture. Intensive or high impact rural uses can lead to environmental harm or nuisance through increased noise,
 traffic, lighting, use of chemicals or generation of dust or odour. Rural uses that pollute the air, groundwater and surface water are not
 likely to be supported.

 The development and economic growth of rural­based activities are important. The retention and introduction of agricultural activities,
 where environmental impacts can be successfully managed, contribute to local food production and assists in defining the character of
 the Shire. The opportunity to conduct part­time, small scale, high value agriculture is a significant lifestyle attractor to rural areas. This
 growth is balanced with the need to protect the natural resources upon which these industries rely including the land, water, forests,
 minerals, plants and animals. The success of many industries is underpinned by the quality and accessibility of the natural resources
 within the rural landscape. These natural resources provide a wide range of ecosystem services to the community. Natural assets
 including water and soil quality and fertility are protected to ensure their long term sustainable use and management.

 Agriculture will need to adapt to a changing climate and be flexible and innovative in the face of changing conditions over time. The
 evolution of traditional agriculture and the emergence of new sectors are supported by encouraging opportunities for value​adding to
 occur before agricultural produce leaves the farm gate or leaves the region. This includes ancillary rural industries to support production,
 investment and diversification e.g. on​farm processing, farm gate sales, cooking schools and value­adding food production, as well as
 agri​tourism, low impact home stays, rural and nature­​based accommodation, retreats, and lifestyle and leisure experiences.


 Tourism

 Tourism is a key sector of the Noosa economy and will continue to be so into the future. Key visitor areas include Hastings Street,
 Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin Marina, Noosa National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa North Shore and the
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 Within the hinterland, focus is directed towards high quality nature­based and rural tourism experiences and events to diversify and
 balance the visitor experience across Noosa Shire. The Tourism Strategy Noosa 2017–2022 prepared by Tourism Noosa supports this
 focus by encouraging and promoting hinterland, nature­based experiences to help disperse visitors throughout the region with a focus
 on 'quality' experiences that attract high​ spending interstate and international visitors to the region.

 Nature­based tourism includes a sustainable activity or experience that relates to the natural environment. Such experiences may
 include opportunities associated with high scenic amenity of the rural landscapes and villages as well as the natural beauty of the
 mountain ranges and sub​tropical bushland. They have the potential to provide diverse, high quality tourist experiences as well as local
 economic development opportunities. Nature­based tourism experiences are encouraged in the hinterland, rural areas and Noosa North
 Shore provided they are carefully located and designed to minimise negative impacts on the natural environment, scenic landscape, and
 local character and amenity. Nature­based tourism that is easily accessible to the trail network is encouraged.


 Extractive industries

 Extractive resource industries are recognised as contributors to the local and regional economy. They support the needs of other
 industries and the community through the supply of valuable commodities including gravel, clay and hard rock. Low levels of population
 increase continue to limit local demand for raw extractive resource materials (particularly sand and clay) and construction related supply
 chain activities. Efforts remain on ensuring the continued availability extractive resources to service regional markets while ensuring
 good environmental outcomes. State and local resource areas, shown on the Extractive Resource Overlay Maps in Schedule 2, are
 protected from incompatible land uses sensitive to the impacts of extractive processes.

 Applications for permits for coal exploration, coal mining, coal seam gas exploration or coal seam gas production within the Shire are not
 supported based on significant concerns from council and the community regarding associated environmental and social impacts and
 the incompatibility of such activities with Noosa's natural assets and lifestyle.

 Editor's Note­ Mining tenements, specifically Mining Claims, Mineral Development Licences and Mining Leases can be found at the
 Department of Natural Resources, GeoResGlobe mapping system..
 Creative industries

 Creative industries, including cultural, crafts and community activities, are a significant aspect of Noosa’s culture and lifestyle. These
 activities include music, film and television production, entertainment software development, performing arts, writing, publishing and
 print media, advertising, visual arts, graphic design and marketing through to professional services such as architecture. These
 industries and activities provide considerable wellbeing benefits for residents and visitors alike and are an important economic driver for
 the economy of Noosa Shire. They have significant potential for wealth and job creation through generation and exploration of intellectual
 capital. Such industries and businesses are creators and early adaptors of technology and continually develop new and innovative ways
 to connect and generally export services out of the Shire. They generally like to cluster with other creative industries to further build
 collaboration and partnerships. Recognising and encouraging these industries will be important to the future sustainability and viability
 of this sector in the Shire.

 3.2.7              An innovative and responsive transport system
 Noosa Shire’s dispersed, low density settlement pattern, multiple employment nodes and free flowing road network make
 implementation of conventional transport solutions challenging. The high number of visitors during holiday periods, long weekends or
 during events, puts pressure on Noosa's road network and car parking spaces, as does the high rate of car dependency. Land available
 for car parking, particularly near urban centres and key attractions, is finite making car travel to popular locations difficult in peak times.
 Creating more capacity in the road network and car parking around key destinations will only encourage additional congestion. Thus,
 focus continues to be on encouraging public transport, active transport, use of motor scooters and the like in conjunction with
 disincentives for unlimited numbers of private vehicles accessing key visitor destinations.

 The planning and coordination of where people live, work and engage with each other and how they get around is important for reducing
 traffic and parking congestion and car usage in the Noosa Shire. Managing the amount and location of housing, visitor accommodation
 and business functions contributes to improved transport outcomes. To this end, the planning scheme focuses on facilitating well
 designed ‘infill’ development around transport nodes and providing for mixed­use town centres. This will help reduce the distance to
 travel, encourages walking and cycling, and increases the convenience of public transport for those living near centres. This is further
 supported in the planning scheme with the designation of a transit hub at the Noosa Business Centre.

 Arterial roads, distributor roads and collector roads collectively form the major road network, the balance are local roads that
 predominantly provide direct property access. The Strategic Framework Infrastructure Map in Schedule 2 depicts the major road network
 for the Noosa Shire, with the road hierarchy shown in full on the Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps.


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 An efficient, free flowing transport system that caters for additional planned development and enhances resident and visitor experiences
 is supported by the following initiatives:
        encouraging development of a type, scale and density that is consistent with and supportive of the Noosa Shire Activity Centres
        Hierarchy
        providing for mixed­use development around transport nodes and at key development sites within existing centres
        providing for a transit hub at the Noosa Business Centre
        supporting transport options and infrastructure that meet the needs of both locals and visitors
        protection of the Highway and arterial roads from development that would hamper the flow of passenger and freight transport
        planning and advocating for required expansions to the existing major road network
        providing infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists, scooters and public transport over
        private cars
        improving safety and amenity of pedestrians and cycling in our transport infrastructure and public spaces addressing peak time
        traffic congestion by encouraging alternative transport options and using digital real information rather than increasing road
        capacity
        providing well located and serviced park and ride facilities
        requiring end of trip facilities for moderate to larger business uses, such as bike racks and showers, to encourage cycling and
        walking facilitating the future provision of digital systems of parking and new transport via automated vehicles
        with respect to character and amenity ­ maintaining roads that are generally two lanes with limited sections of four lanes; providing
        roundabouts in preference to traffic lights; avoiding obtrusive multi­storey car­parks, and where paid parking is established this is
        through means other than individual parking meters.

 3.2.8             Co­ordinated and efficient Infrastructure
 Underpinning the sustainable growth of Noosa Shire is the provision of well­designed and located infrastructure that is delivered in a
 coordinated, timely and efficient manner. This helps ensure the best utilisation of resources. It also helps ensure that essential
 infrastructure is delivered in a way that meets community needs now and into the future. This includes planning to preserve future
 corridors and sites for essential infrastructure. Co­locating infrastructure wherever possible helps to minimises impacts on the natural
 and visual environment. Existing and planned major infrastructure in Noosa Shire is shown on the Strategic Framework Map SFM­3 ­
 Infrastructure.

 The use and capacity of existing infrastructure i s maximised by directing and consolidating urban development to existing urban areas
 (infill development). Additional infrastructure capacity, where needed, is best achieved through augmentation rather than new
 infrastructure.

 Water infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater, is required to be provided and sustainably managed on a total
 water cycle basis to maximise the efficient use of water resources and to maintain the health and wellbeing of the community and the
 environment. The responsibility for the provision of bulk water supply and potable water and sewerage services in Noosa Shire falls with
 Seqwater and Unitywater respectively. Seqwater is the statutory authority responsible for providing a safe, secure and cost e
                                                                                                                             ​ ffective bulk
 water supply, as well as associated flood mitigation services and management of catchment health. Unitywater is responsible for the
 supply of reticulated potable water and sewerage services to those parts of the Shire where population supports the sustainable
 provision of water and sewerage services.

 Waste minimisation and recycling practices contribute to an overall reduction in landfill and are extending the life of waste management
 facilities. Development is required to provide for the convenient and safe storage and collection of waste into separate waste streams for
 recyclables, non­​recyclables, vegetative waste and hazardous material.

 Energy infrastructure meets the needs of the community and minimises environmental and amenity impacts. Reduction in greenhouse
 gas emissions is encouraged by reducing the demand for centralised energy generation and infrastructure provision through
 developments incorporating best practice energy efficient building design and maximising the use of renewable and sustainable energy
 supplies and sources.

 Access to information and communication technology provides opportunities for improved connection, economic growth and social
 capital. Provision is made to ensure development is able to connect to high quality technology and telecommunications infrastructure.

 3.2.9             Preparing for natural hazards and building resilience
 Natural hazards in Noosa Shire include flooding, coastal erosion, storm tide inundation, extreme weather, bushfires, landslides, acid
 sulfate soils, abandoned mines, and the impacts of climate change. These present a number of challenges and risks to local
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 by the Shire’s coastal location, development pressures, and the extent of exposure to vulnerable communities.

 Flooding and storm­tide inundation are perhaps the more serious threats to Noosa Shire in terms of risks to people and property.
 Potential flooding and inundation from catchment rainfall and storm surge affects large areas of the Shire. The extent and severity of
 flooding and inundation is likely to increase over time as a result of sea levels rising and more extreme weather with a changing climate.
 Development is to be compatible with the flood and storm­tide hazard and is required to be designed and sited to not place people,
 property and natural ecosystems at risk. Areas of flooding and inundation are identified on the Flood Hazard Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

 Some existing communities in low lying areas that enjoy close connection to the river, natural waterways and the ocean are likely to
 become more vulnerable to severe weather events and the impacts of increasing mean sea levels. Flood immunity and the standards of
 service for drainage in these locations are likely to reduce over time. This includes parts of Noosa Heads, Noosaville and Tewantin.
 Adopting resilient building design as part of developments, including for building upgrades and extensions, will improve flood resilience.
 This also includes adopting minimum floor heights, using materials with high water resistance and elevating electrical systems and
 power outlets to above flood levels.

 Council is conscious of environmental risks associated with undertaking development of marine infrastructure in coastal and riverine
 locations and as such there are no prospects or support for additional canals, dry land marinas or other forms of artificial waterways in
 Noosa Shire.

 Coastal erosion affects large sections of Noosa's beaches from Peregian Beach to Noosa North Shore, including Noosa Main Beach
 and the lower Noosa River estuary foreshores. The effects of more frequent extreme weather and sea level rise are projected to
 exacerbate erosion risks. It is important that the natural buffering capacity of the coastal environment and natural coastal processes are
 maintained or enhanced. Coastal values are required to be protected from building encroachment and uncontrolled public access into
 coastal beachfront areas. Private access over foreshore land or beachfront reserves by individual property owners is discouraged and
 not permitted. Erosion prone areas and coastal building lines are shown on Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity Overlay Maps in
 Schedule 2.

 Steeply sloping and erodible lands of certain soil types have landslide potential across large areas of the Shire presenting risks to
 people and property and requiring careful measures through geotechnical investigations and design to ensure the long term stability of
 development sites and structures. Areas subject to potential landslide hazard are shown on the Landslide Hazard Overlay Maps in
 Schedule 2.

 Bushfire hazard affects large areas of Noosa Shire due to local climate conditions, extensive vegetation cover and variable terrain.
 Increased temperatures due to climate change will increase the likelihood, intensity and extent of areas affected by bushfires and
 lengthen fire seasons. Development is avoided in bushfire hazard areas or where development cannot be avoided, risks are mitigated to
 an acceptable or tolerable level through location, design and materials. Areas subject to potential bushfire hazard are shown on the
 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

 Low lying areas across Noosa Shire contain acid sulfate soils that, if exposed, can result in damage to buildings, assets, infrastructure
 and the local environment. The disturbance of acid sulfate soils is be avoided where possible. Where disturbance is unavoidable, the
 disturbance should be minimised or managed to prevent the mobilisation and release of acid, iron and other contaminants. Areas
 subject to potential acid sulfate soils are shown on the Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.

 With the projected increase in mean temperatures and heatwaves as a result of a changing climate, public places require shade (both
 natural and built) to help reduce direct sun exposure and the incidence of melanoma. This includes footpaths, public facilities, dining
 areas, parks, communal areas and car parking areas.

 Noosa Shire contains hazardous abandoned mines relating to former mining activity, including disused underground mines, tunnels
 and shafts. Information on abandoned mines can be obtained by visiting the Queensland Government website for more information
 www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/abandoned­mines/ and additional information on historic mining activities can be gained from
 GeoResGlobe on the Business Queensland web site.

 Note: This mapping does not spatially represent all former mining activities in the Council area, and their extent. However, these mining
 layers do give an indication of where there is an increased risk of hazards from former mining activities so that further geotechnical
 investigations can be undertaken where necessary.

 3.3               Strategic Outcomes
 3.3.1             Settlement


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 The strategic outcomes for settlement by 2041 are:
 (a)    Settlement remains dispersed and largely shaped and bound by Noosa's natural features and large open space reserves
        including the hinterland ranges, Noosa River and lakes system, national parks, State forests and the coastline.
 (b)    Urban development is consolidated and confined to urban areas within Urban Boundaries. These boundaries are defined to
        maintain the distinct character of individual communities; avoid biophysical constraints and natural hazards; protect environmental
        values and landscape features; protect natural resources and quality farming land; and plan for the effective and efficient delivery
        of infrastructure and services. The boundaries also reflect the outcomes of detailed local investigations.
 (c)    Noosa Shire continues to be characterised by a series of compact, low­rise towns and villages.
 (d)    New rural residential development is contained within rural residential zoned areas with no further rural residential development
        outside these areas.
 (e)    Outside urban and rural residential areas, lands are maintained for their rural, landscape and biodiversity values. The hinterland
        accommodates vibrant villages, rural living, agricultural and complementary enterprises, and natural bushland tracts against a
        backdrop of mountains, ranges and waterways.
 (f)    The defined boundaries of urban and rural residential areas are maintained and adhered to, as are the limited subdivision yields
        outside of urban areas.
 (g)    There is sufficient land to cater for urban development within already committed areas.
 (h)    The majority of new growth is located in the existing urban areas of Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Tewantin and Cooroy.
 (i)    Development in the coastal communities where located within the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity overlay area is
        designed and sited to not compromise coastal environmental features or key landscape elements.
 (j)    On Noosa North Shore no further subdivision is permitted. The area is largely dedicated for conservation. Limited visitor
        accommodation and services are provided for in the Tourism Accommodation Zone and the Recreation and Open Space Zone.
 (k)    Attractive and diverse living opportunities are available including for key workers, low income earners and the elderly. A significant
        proportion of new developments comprise smaller dwellings located close to activity centres, with ease of access to public and
        active transport networks.
 (l)    The community is serviced by a hierarchy of business centres, with the Noosa Business Centre at Noosaville and Noosa Junction
        being the highest level centres. District and local activity centres also service community needs.
 (m)    Activity centres are designed to be active and vibrant mixed use centres with excellent transport and opportunities for community
        interaction and employment.
 (n)    Noosa continues to be a highly regarded destination for visitors from around Australia and overseas. Varying types of
        accommodation and services cater for visitor needs.
 (o)    Development of the built environment and infrastructure is undertaken in a distinctive 'Noosa style'. This is largely contributed by
        skilled designers aware of the emerging styles, as well as approaches extolled by the Noosa Design Principles.
 (p)    Development in Noosa Shire has a distinctly low key and understated style that avoids features and prominent symbols normally
        associated with larger metropolitan areas such as the proliferation of signage, high rise buildings and traffic lights. In main street
        style centres, drive­​through fast food premises are avoided.
 (q)    Private development built over public open space or community owned land is minor and complements public use and enjoyment
        of the area. Private structures over public waterways are minor and only for the purpose of accessing watercraft.
 (r)    A significant proportion of Noosa Council's energy needs are obtained from renewable sources and Council has set a target of
        zero net emissions by 2026.
 (s)    Council works with the community to encourage energy efficiency, and take up and investment in renewable energy opportunities.
 (t)    Development is designed to suit the subtropical climate; to incorporating materials that are recycled or have low levels of
        embodied energy; and to be energy, water and waste efficient.


 3.3.2              Community Wellbeing

 The strategic outcomes for community wellbeing by 2041 are:
 (a)    Noosa Shire remains a special place with a unique identity and lifestyle derived from its natural advantages, including the
        sub​tropical climate, distinctive landforms, clean waterways and vegetated landscapes.
 (b)    Noosa Shire’s heritage and history is recognised and retained through the identification and protection of Queensland heritage
        places and local heritage sites and character areas. The community values, preserves and builds upon its unique blend of
        environmental conservation, indigenous, early settlement and 20th century built heritage. The unique architectural, cultural,
        historic, scientific, natural and spiritual qualities of these places are protected from development that diminishes these qualities.


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        The adaptive reuse of local heritage buildings is encouraged.
 (c)    Noosa Shire has an inclusive community of older people, families, children, young adults and other households.
 (d)    Local employment, housing, entertainment, services and facilities are provided to meet the needs of all generations.
 (e)    Buildings are designed to encourage passive surveillance and incorporate Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
        (CPTED) principles.
 (f)    Community diversity is celebrated through vibrant cultural and community events and diverse opportunities for volunteering.
 (g)    Noosa Shire has an interconnected and accessible network of open space for both conservation and recreation.
 (h)    A wide variety of spaces and services provide for health and wellness, sport and recreation, education, creative arts, social
        interaction and spiritual growth. New and upgraded facilities are designed to maximise accessibility and flexibility to adopt to
        changing needs.
 (i)    Community services and recreational facilities are spread throughout the Shire in accordance with the needs of the resident
        population. A higher concentration of community services exists in the coastal urban areas of the Shire and in Cooroy and
        Pomona, generally proportional to the population's distribution.
 (j)    Multiple use and shared facilities are encouraged to ensure efficient provision of services. Community services coexist with
        business and recreation functions in vibrant activity centres of different scales.
 (k)    Development provides for additional educational and health services, particularly at the Noosa Business Centre.
 (l)    Affordable and accessible spaces for artists and creative activities are provided to grow and support the cultural sector.
 (m)    Quality pedestrian dominated public domains and streetscapes are well landscaped and showcase public art.
 (n)    The Noosa Hospital site at Goodchap Street provides for the expansion of hospital and health­care services to meet the needs of
        the community.


 3.3.3              Housing Choice

 The strategic outcomes for housing choice by 2041 are:
 (a)    Residential development occurs on land that is suited and designated for the intended form of housing and avoids any
        unnecessary removal of significant vegetation.
 (b)    Residential development occurs where it is not in the vicinity of land uses that would adversely impact the amenity of residents.
 (c)    Residential development only occurs where it will not prevent or inhibit the conduct of existing land uses that are legitimately
        located or planned for in that location.
 (d)    Residential development is designed within the planned capacity of infrastructure including roads, water and sewerage.
 (e)    A wide range of housing is spread throughout the existing urban areas of Noosa Shire and responds to housing needs
        associated with factors such as changing demographics, changing composition of households, and lifestyle choices.
 (f)    Additional smaller dwellings on traditional house sites and small dwelling units in centres are provided so that the housing mix
        and choice better reflect community needs.
 (g)    Council will support the Federal and State Government and community based not­for­profit entities in delivering a diverse and
        comprehensive range of social and affordable housing options.
 (h)    Major residential developments will be encouraged to incorporate a range of housing types including more affordable housing
        products for the entry buyer and low­income housing markets.
 (i)    Noosa Shire's exceptional residential character and amenity i s derived from the subtropical climate, relatively low scale/low rise
        built environment, quality building designs and the presence of landscaped open space around buildings. This amenity and
        character i s maintained owing to its significance in protecting the lifestyle valued by residents.
 (j)    Car parking associated with residential buildings is not the dominant built form element when viewed from the street front.
 (k)    Outside of the urban footprint limited areas for additional rural residential lifestyles provide residents with a semi​rural living option.
        These areas are well defined and do not extend beyond existing rural residential zoned land. Development in these areas is
        located and designed to avoid conflicts with rural land uses or environmental values.
 (l)    The planning scheme protects sites for specific housing styles such as residential care, retirement villages and relocatable home
        parks.
 (m)    The planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation where a range of accommodation styles support the local tourism
        industry.
 (n)    Neighbourhoods of permanent housing are protected from short term visitor accommodation that would impact on the amenity
        enjoyed by residents, however residents may share their home with guests in a well managed fashion to limit potential impacts.


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 (o)    Party houses, as defined under the Planning Act 2016, are restricted from being established in Noosa Shire.


 3.3.4              Biodiversity and Environment

 The strategic outcomes for biodiversity and environment by 2041 are:
 (a)    Noosa Shire is the most biologically diverse area in SEQ, supporting a wealth of environmental assets and ecosystem services
        that support the community's health, wellbeing and prosperity.
 (b)    The natural environment is protected and enhanced to maintain and improve biodiversity, ecological processes, native habitat,
        connectivity, native species health, landscape character and scenic amenity.
 (c)    The largest possible land area is maintained for environmental protection purposes, with the 2017 extent of remnant and non­
        remnant woody vegetation cover increased.
 (d)    The extent and condition of permanent and intermittent wetlands and waterways, as well as seagrass, saltmarsh and mangrove
        ecosystems, are increased and improved.
 (e)    Natural waterways and wetlands are maintained in their natural state with development providing for rehabilitation and
        enhancement to improve their ecological functioning and water quality.
 (f)    Aquatic biodiversity values and water quality within the Noosa River, Mary River and Maroochy River catchments are protected.
        Water quality objectives are achieved or exceeded.
 (g)    The health of waterways and wetlands is protected and enhanced by applying best practice total water cycle management.
 (h)    The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater discharge is optimised to minimise impacts to receiving
        waters, maximise opportunities for reuse, recovery and groundwater recharge, protect drinking water supply through provision of
        appropriate buffers and setbacks for new development to waterways and drinking water storages to maintain the quality of urban
        water supplies and future catchment viability. The high quality of waters also enhance opportunities for agriculture, fisheries,
        tourism and recreation.
 (i)    Ecological buffers to wetlands and waterways are provided to protect and improve ecosystem health, water quality and habitat for
        flora and fauna and to support fisheries, recreation, tourism and flood regulation functions.
 (j)    The Aboriginal cultural heritage values of Noosa Shire are recognised and respected in planning and natural resource
        management­related processes.
 (k)    Areas of high natural scenic amenity and landscape character are maintained and improved and contribute to the lifestyle qualities
        valued by the community and visitors to Noosa Shire.
 (l)    Koala habitat and connectivity is maintained and improved contributing to the long term health and recovery of koala populations
        across the Noosa Shire and SEQ.
 (m)    Safe movement of koalas through koala habitat, including within urban and rural residential areas, is facilitated by incorporating
        appropriate koala­friendly development design measures, fauna fencing and fauna movement devices.
 (n)    The ecological resilience and capacity for the natural environment to evolve and adapt to the predicted impacts of climate change
        is supported though the maintenance of healthy, well­functioning ecosystems that facilitate genetic, species and ecosystem
        diversity and movement both within and beyond Noosa Shire.
 (o)    The value of ecosystem services provided by the natural environment is recognised through maintenance of biodiversity, water
        quality, air quality and soil resources, which in turn provides and supports the Shire's food production, water supply, primary
        production, climate regulation, flood regulation, soil formation, and cultural, social, recreational and tourism values.
 (p)    Adverse impacts from development on biodiversity, ecosystem health, ecological processes, soil, air and water quality are
        avoided. Where avoidance is not practicable, adverse impacts are minimised or mitigated and it is demonstrated that:
        (i)    on the balance of social, economic and environmental considerations, the development is in the interests of the community;
               and
        (ii)   any adverse impacts incurred are compensated by suitable habitat replacement and replanting on site in the first instance
               or in a way that results in a net gain and enhancement of the overall habitat values of the Noosa Shire.

 (q)    Habitat for endangered, vulnerable, rare and regionally and locally significant flora and fauna is protected and enhanced, including
        food sources and nesting and breeding areas important for species health and recovery.
 (r)    Connecting habitat areas, identified on Strategic Framework Map SFM­4 ­ Biodiversity, are maintained and enhanced through
        replanting, habitat restoration, strategic offset plantings, avoiding clearing and fragmentation, and ensuring unimpeded fauna
        movement.
 (s)    Coastal foreshores, including near​shore marine environments, beaches, dunes rocky headlands, coastal lagoons, beach shores,
        river mouths and estuaries are improved and maintained predominately in their natural state.



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 (t)    Development avoids adverse impacts on natural coastal processes, resources and values, and maintains the ability of coastal
        areas to naturally fluctuate without the need for management or protection.
 (u)    Landscape design and replacement plantings on public and private land utilise native vegetation to provide habitat for flora and
        fauna.
 (v)    Sustainable land management practices and effective erosion and sediment controls are utilised to protect water quality and
        catchment health. Land condition and soil health is maintained and improved.
 (w)    The built environment is designed to be low carbon, resilient, well connected and have minimal environmental impact. There are
        an increasing number of developments meeting nationally recognised sustainability ratings.
 (x)    The Noosa community is carbon neutral as a result of adopting low emissions production and land use practices, increased
        carbon capture in the soils and vegetation of Noosa Shire, and best practice resource recovery and reuse.
 (y)    Development is located, designed, constructed and operated to avoid or minimise air, odour and noise emissions and any
        potential impacts on the natural environment and sensitive receiving environments.


 3.3.5              Economy and Employment

 The strategic outcomes for economy and employment by 2041 are:
 (a)    Noosa’s economy is diverse and resilient and development supports both established and emerging priority industry sectors by
        providing business growth pathways.
 (b)    Development supports positive business outcomes that are aligned with Noosa's point of difference and the 'Noosa Brand' and is
        focused around high levels of amenity, natural character and environmental sustainability.
 (c)    Development is encouraged that caters for industries with high economic yield and low environmental impacts, and where
        sustainable practices are the norm.
 (d)    Smart, innovative and sustainable businesses and industries are promoted and provided for, which are responsive to new
        technologies and changing market conditions.
 (e)    Noosa's diversified economy is underpinned by a complementary mix of business activities that support new technologies, new
        enterprises, new ways of doing business and flexible work arrangements. Opportunities for affordable workspaces, convenient
        work from home enterprises, shop­top housing and co­​working spaces are encouraged. This includes providing a variety of
        business spaces that allow for natural growth from home­​based businesses to small premises and then to larger premises.
 (f)    Co​­location and industry clusters with flexible shared floor space and enterprise precincts are encouraged as they provide an
        opportunity to create hubs of creativity and support new business needs of the future.
 (g)    Employment areas, education/ training and mixed­use developments are provided to meet the needs of the current and next
        generation.
 (h)    Activity centres are vibrant hubs of activity with appropriate mixed uses creating diverse enterprise and housing opportunities, as
        well as access to good transport, community services and well­connected fast communication and digital services.
 (i)    Buildings and spaces further enhance the individual sense of identity, character, role and function of centres.
 (j)    Centres provide well designed spaces for community interaction and vitality and include high levels of streetscape appeal, outdoor
        meeting areas, and effective interface between public spaces and private development, consistent with the Noosa Design
        Principles.
 (k)    Development provides non­discriminatory accessibility to open space, community uses and business developments.
 (l)    Coal exploration, coal mining, coal seam gas exploration or coal seam gas production within the Shire are not supported due to
        associated environmental and social impacts and incompatibility of such activities with Noosa's natural assets and lifestyle.


 Activity Centres Hierarchy
 (m)    A supportive hierarchy of activity centres (shown in Strategic Framework Map SFM­2 ­ Economy and Employment is maintained to
        ensure each centre has a defined role and positively contributes to the local and regional network of centres.
 (n)    The hierarchy of centres avoids duplication of business and community facilities and supports an orderly and economically
        efficient settlement pattern. This allows for a prosperous, effective and viable network of centres to service the needs of the
        community and the provision of employment opportunities.
 (o)    Under the centre's hierarchy, each centre is characterised by its scale and function and performs a defined role within the
        hierarchy. The viability of the centres hierarchy is maximised by preventing out­​of­​centre development and avoiding incompatible
        uses within centres.
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        support housing choice and affordability. In higher order centres and visitor centres, building height and form reinforce higher
        levels of activity and intensity. The highest intensity of built form occurs in the highest order centres. In neighbourhood centres,
        building form is more modest and provides a sensitive transition to nearby residential areas. Building height complements the
        surrounding neighbourhood.
 (q)    Noosa Shire’s hierarchy of activity centres is indicated on Strategic Framework Map SFM­2 ­ Economy and Employment.
 (r)    Noosa is also serviced by the Maroochydore Regional Activity Centre, located outside the Noosa Shire. The Maroochydore Centre
        provides for higher level retail, business and community services for the broader region. It is expected that higher order retailing
        and facilities that service the Noosa community will continue to be located outside Noosa Shire. The hierarchy for centres in
        Noosa Shire is shown below.


 Noosa Centres Hierarchy

  Centre                                                           Location
  Major Centre                                    Noosa Business Centre*
                                                          Noosa Junction
  District Centre                                                 Noosaville
                                                                   Tewantin
                                                                     Cooroy
  Local Centre                                              Peregian Beach
                                                                   Pomona
                                                                    Cooran
                                                              Boreen Point
                                                                    Kin Kin
  Neighbourhood Centre                              Bushlands Noosaville
                                                   Weyba Road Noosaville
                                                  Noosa Outlook Tewantin
                                                  Hilton Terrace, Tewantin
                                             Quamby Place, Noosa Heads
                                           Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach
  Visitor Centres                            Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
                                               Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
                                                       Noosa North Shore
                                                   Noosa Marina, Tewantin
                                              Duke Street, Sunshine Beach

 * Designated as major regional activity centre in South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017


 (s)    The identified role and function of centres within Noosa Shire is as follows:
        (i)   Major Centres ­ Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction
              (A)    The major centres of the Noosa Business Centre and Noosa Junction are the highest level of centre in the Shire
                     offering diverse business, employment and residential opportunities. These activity centres are accessible to broad
                     catchment areas across the Shire, offering higher order shopping and commerce, entertainment, health, education
                     and community facilities, as well as higher density housing choices. They are well serviced by public and active
                     transport networks and increasingly offer active, pedestrian focussed street­level environments. The role and function
                     of these major centres are such that they are complementary and do not compromise the viability of each centre.
              (B)    Noosa Business Centre – is a key higher order centre in the Noosa Shire as it is designated as a major centre in the
                     South East Queensland Regional Plan. It caters for the broader Noosaville, Tewantin and hinterland areas of the
                     shire. Its role and function are to provide for a mixed­use Shire­wide Business Centre, with a focus on employment
                     growth and economic diversification being a key employment hub for Noosa now and into the future. Innovation and
                     knowledge­based industries, health, research and education are present as well as higher order sub­​regional retail
                     including a discount department store and full line supermarket. There is a very limited increase in retail floor space,
                     recognising the role of the regional activity centre at Maroochydore in providing high order retail needs.
              (C)    The Noosa Business Centre also includes a transit hub and offers a broad range of commercial, community, cultural
                     and entertainment services in addition to high density housing, which is encouraged as an integrated component of


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                      development within and near to the centre.
                (D)   Development of the Noosa Business Centre is to be consistent with the Noosa­style village character incorporating
                      subtropical design with low­scale pavilion­style buildings at human scale with high amenity landscaping breaking up
                      built form and linking to a village green and an open space corridor. Large box­like buildings are avoided.
                (E)   Noosa Junction – provides for a high level of services for the Coastal Commuities and Noosa Heads areas of the
                      Shire. It is a unique high amenity centre that takes advantage of the adjoining open space at Pinnaroo Park and
                      further builds upon the high amenity landscaping and green leafy feel and character of the centre. Increased diversity
                      of activities and mixed uses within the centre is encouraged, including integrated medium to high density residential
                      development in the form of small dwellings for local workers above the ground floor retail and office uses. Housing
                      could include student and visitor accommodation to reinforce links with existing education providers in the centre and
                      the close proximity to the Hastings Street Visitor Centre.
                (F)   The Noosa Junction major centre is characterised by fine grained built form which lends itself to catering for smaller
                      independent local and boutique retail offerings as well as smaller office spaces that provide for clusters of health,
                      wellbeing and lifestyle sectors. Focus is also on creative industries and entertainment. Noosa Junction functions as
                      a hospitality precinct for dining, late night activity and music (shown on the Noosa Heads Local Plan Zone Map in
                      Schedule 2). Retail activities with active street fronts are consolidated on the ground floor of premises fronting
                      Sunshine Beach Road, the northern side of Lanyana Way and Arcadia Street. There is only limited higher order retail
                      present in this centre compared to the full line discount department store located at the Noosa Business Centre.

        (ii)    District Centres ­ Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy
                (A)   District centres provide a mix of activities and services that cater for the weekly and fortnightly needs of surrounding
                      communities. Generally, they do not attract people from beyond the district. They contain a diversity of commercial,
                      community and entertainment​related uses, with supermarket based retailing. They may also include medium density
                      housing above or behind businesses. Any new development should not be of a type, scale or form that would detract
                      or reduce the viability of either of the two major centres in the Shire.
                (B)   The Noosaville District Centre services the surrounding community of Noosaville as well as providing services and
                      facilitates for visitors to Noosaville. Its primary focus is in traditional and bulky goods retailing, including supermarket
                      shopping. The centre includes a health and wellbeing precinct located along Mary Street and the southern end of
                      Thomas Street with a collection of allied health and natural wellness business uses. The Mary Street /Thomas Street
                      precinct is shown on the Noosaville Local Plan Zone Map in Schedule 2.
                (C)   The Noosaville District Centre is to become a more consolidated centre with a focus on developing an activated main
                      street environment located between Noosa Village Shopping Centre and the hotel/tavern, connecting Mary Street with
                      Gibson Road. The centre will also be developed to improve pedestrian connectivity and reduce the visual dominance
                      of car parking.
                (D)   Tewantin District Centre provides a mix of uses including retail, commercial offices, administrative and health
                      services, community, small​ scale entertainment via dining tenancies and cafes, and recreational facilities capable of
                      servicing a district. Residential development in a walk up mixed use format is encouraged in this district centre.
                (E)   The centre of Tewantin has a traditional riverside town identity with the main street located at Poinciana Ave. The
                      centre should continue to develop opportunities to provide food and essential needs and services for local residents
                      and workers as well as the communities of Noosa North Shore, Boreen Point, Cooroibah and visitors travelling to
                      Noosa North Shore and further afield.
                (F)   Cooroy District Centre serves as the main activity centre for the communities of Cooroy and other outlying hinterland
                      villages. Cooroy has a strong historic country town identity with a number of local and state listed heritage buildings.
                      The centre provides services to rural enterprises in the surrounding hinterland area. Shop​top housing in the centre of
                      town and townhouse residential development on the edge of the centre are provided for.
                (G)   Cooroy is divided by the railway line with the concentration of the centre activities located on the western side. The
                      eastern side retains its service role to support the district centre by providing small­scale, local convenience goods
                      and services for nearby residents, which may include a small­scale supermarket provided the need can be
                      economically justified.

        (iii)   Local centres
                (A)   Local Centres are convenience­​oriented centres and may include a supermarket and complementary and ancillary
                      activities servicing the needs of surrounding local communities. Local centres include the coastal village of Peregian
                      Beach, and the hinterland villages of Pomona, Kin Kin, Boreen Point and Cooran. The Peregian Beach local centre
                      adjoins the Rufus Street Precinct and digital hub.

        (iv)    Neighbourhood centres

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              (A)    Neighbourhood centres are small­scale centres that provide a limited array of basic, lower order needs including
                     convenience retail, local professional and community services. Existing centres are located in established suburbs
                     and are not anticipated to significantly expand. Neighbourhood centres are located at Swanbourne Way and Weyba
                     Road in Noosaville, Hilton Terrace and Noosa Outlook in Tewantin, Quamby Place in Noosa Heads, and Grasstree
                     Court in Sunrise Beach.

        (v)   Visitor Centres ­ Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Noosa North Shore, Sunshine Beach
              and Noosa Marina
              (A)    Visitor Centres are located at significant key tourist locations in Noosa Shire and include a mix of uses such as
                     accommodation, dining in the form of cafes and restaurants as well as complementary retail and leisure services to
                     meet the needs of tourists.
              (B)    Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, functions as the major visitor centre for Noosa Shire. It is predominantly mixed use
                     and caters for national and international tourists as well as the Noosa community and is the location of a number of
                     significant festivals and events for Noosa Shire. The extent of business premises in Hastings Street remains limited.
                     It includes a concentration of entertainment and dining uses such as cafes, bars and restaurants. These offer a
                     diversity of entertainment for visitors and locals, as well as provide evening and night activation to the area. The
                     expansion of, or increase in, the number of retail tenancies is not encouraged. Small intimate destination shops that
                     offer unique goods including locally made or designed products are desirable.
              (C)    Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, is also a major visitor centre for Noosa providing a more family­focused environment
                     adjacent to the Noosa River foreshore for visitors as well as the Noosa community. The centre has a mix of uses
                     including accommodation as well as local cafes, restaurants, leisure and recreation services focused on the river.
              (D)    Noosa North Shore is the gateway to the Great Sandy National Park and the World Heritage­listed Fraser Island.
                     Much of the area of Noosa North Shore is dedicated to conservation and access is by a ferry across the Noosa River
                     as it is not intended for a bridge to be constructed. Development is secondary to and dominated by the open space
                     setting with a very low intensity and scale. Accommodation and services for visitors are available in the Tourist
                     Accommodation zone and the Recreation and Open Space zone. There is no permanent residential living occurring
                     in these zones.
              (E)    Duke Street, Sunshine Beach and Noosa Marina offer a local level of visitor services with Sunshine Beach providing
                     some accommodation, restaurants and convenience shops servicing visitors and the Sunshine Beach community.
                     Noosa Marina has a river transport focus with some associated retail and restaurants and cafes with no
                     accommodation uses.

 (t)    Health and wellbeing uses are located, designed and operated to support community needs and to grow already established
        health and wellbeing clusters. This includes the growth of research and development within this sector.
 (u)    Industrial land is retained for industrial uses which generate employment and is protected from encroachment and impacts that
        may threaten the function, viability and expansion of these uses.
 (v)    Important agricultural areas, shown on the Agricultural Land Map in Schedule 2, are recognised for their contribution to a diverse
        economy, food security and good stewardship of the land for future generations. Agricultural lands are protected from
        encroachment and fragmentation from incompatible land uses.
 (w)    Rural enterprises provide a variety of services and employment opportunities and growth in traditional and emerging sectors are
        encouraged. These may include primary production, agribusiness, value adding, farm gate sales, cottage industries, artisans
        workshops and rural tourism.
 (x)    Tourism continues to be recognised as an important sector for the economy. Sustainable, low impact, nature­based tourism and
        rural tourism are supported. Key visitor areas include Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace, Noosa River, Tewantin Marina, Noosa
        National Park, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa North Shore and the Hinterland.
 (y)    Key resource areas KRA 56 Ringtail Creek and KRA 57 Wahpunga Range Kin Kin and their respective haul routes are protected.
        Emphasis is on protecting these extractive resource areas from encroachment by sensitive land uses and from development
        which is incompatible with the existing and future extraction, processing and transportation of extractive resources. Extractive
        resource areas are identified on the Extractive Resources Overlay Maps in Schedule 2.
 (z)    Creative industries, culture and community activities are valued and contribute to the economy and social fabric of Noosa Shire.
        While many of these are born from home​­based enterprises, there are benefits in allowing them to cluster and concentrate in
        activity centres such as Noosa Junction where collaboration and growth are facilitated.
 Editor’s Note—Noosa North Shore is the area of Noosa Shire north of the Noosa River and is bounded by that river, the Pacific Ocean and the Shire’s
 northern boundary.


 3.3.6              Transport and Movement

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 The strategic outcomes for transport and movement by 2041 are:
 (a)    Land use and transport are integrated and the transport system supports the preferred settlement pattern, including a focus on
        'infill' rather than outlying 'greenfield' development.
 (b)    Transport infrastructure that supports public and active transport is concentrated in and around high generating land uses such as
        activity centres and higher density residential development.
 (c)    Urban growth occurs in areas within close proximity to existing transit stations supported by walking and cycling infrastructure.
 (d)    Priority is given to places for people rather than places for cars. Transport infrastructure and services prioritise pedestrians,
        cyclists, motor scooters and public transport over private cars.
 (e)    Additional car parking is not at the expense of public open space or the pedestrian amenity of the public realm.
 (f)    Park and ride facilities are located on arterial roads on approaches to the busy Noosa coastal areas where they are serviced by
        frequent, quality bus links to key destinations, with good security and visitor information.
 (g)    New development incorporates or supports active public transport infrastructure that connects with existing networks.
        Development takes into account the future planning of the State's Principal Cycle Network.
 (h)    Development produces functional streetscapes that offer safety, amenity, connectivity, legibility and permeability for pedestrians
        and cyclists.
 (i)    New business and community development incorporate secure cycling racks/storage and other end of trip facilities such as
        washing facilities, as well as parking for motorcycles and scooters.
 (j)    An absence of big city symbols in Noosa is important to maintain the character of urban settlements and this means roads are
        generally two lanes with limited sections of four lanes, roundabouts are preferred to traffic lights, there are no multi​­storey car
        parks, and paid parking is controlled through means other than individual meters.
 (k)    Technological solutions to parking management and mobility are adopted to better manage traffic and parking demands, reduce
        congestion and reduce environmental impacts.
 (l)    Development supports the road hierarchy and the provision of a free flowing transport system that protect the safety and amenity of
        roads for all anticipated users.
 (m)    The role the highway and arterial roads serve in the movement of freight is protected with sensitive land uses avoided or buffered
        along these routes.
 (n)    The Noosa Aerodrome off Weyba Drive, Noosaville is retained and operated as the only commercial airstrip within Noosa Shire.
        Use of the Noosa North Shore airstrip will not be expanded and the airstrip will ultimately be closed.


 3.3.7              Infrastructure and Services

 The strategic outcomes for infrastructure and services by 2041 are:
 (a)    The planning and delivery of efficient, timely and coordinated infrastructure for Noosa Shire occurs to ensure the adequate
        provision of electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunication and digital networks that support economic growth and meet
        environmental and social needs.
 (b)    Efficient infrastructure delivery and services occur through co​location with other infrastructure wherever possible.
 (c)    Existing and future trunk infrastructure corridors are protected from development that would compromise the corridor integrity, and
        the efficient and sustainable delivery and functioning of infrastructure.
 (d)    New developments maximise the capacity, opportunity and viability of existing and future infrastructure and supporting facilities to
        ensure sustainable management and delivery of services.
 (e)    The use of advanced technologies and innovative techniques for the provision of infrastructure and services is encouraged where
        it can be demonstrated to deliver benefits to the community and minimise environmental impacts.
 (f)    Water infrastructure, including water supply, sewerage and stormwater, is provided and sustainably managed on a total water
        cycle basis to maximise the efficient use of water resources and maintain the health and wellbeing of the community and the
        environment.
 (g)    Development provides for the convenient and safe storage and collection of waste into separate waste streams for recyclables,
        non​recyclables, vegetative waste and hazardous material.
 (h)    Energy infrastructure meets the needs of the community. The use of renewable energy sources and supplies is promoted.
 (i)    Noosa Shire is well serviced by efficient and reliable telecommunications and digital infrastructure to promote community
        wellbeing and economic development.
 (j)    Development contributes to a fair and equitable share of the cost of infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.


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 3.3.8              Natural Hazards and Resilience

 The strategic outcomes for natural hazards and resilience by 2041 are:
 (a)    The Noosa community is well informed, resilient and able to adapt and plan for natural hazard and climate change risks.
 (b)    Development is designed and located so as not to be affected by natural hazards including flooding, storm surges, landslides,
        acid sulfate soils, bushfires and coastal erosion. The predicted effects of climate change have been appropriately considered for
        areas identified as likely to be at risk from natural hazards.
 (c)    The Noosa community has a high level of resilience through the identification and mapping of natural hazards and
        communicating, considering and planning for natural hazard risks.
 (d)    Development does not unduly burden disaster management response or recovery capacity and capabilities.
 (e)    Design and siting of development improves the adaptive capacity of the community to natural hazards by mitigating or avoiding
        long term climate risks.
 (f)    Development in areas subject to natural hazards is avoided or, where natural hazards cannot be avoided, mitigation or adaptation
        measures are adopted.
 (g)    Development in areas at risk of natural hazards is compatible with the nature of the hazard and does not place people, property,
        economic activity, social wellbeing and the natural environment at risk.
 (h)    Development does not materially increase the impact or severity of the natural hazard and the potential damage.
 (i)    Development does not impact on the flood plain and flood conveyance capacity of waterways.
 (j)    Development does not increase nature hazard risks for existing or planned communities, people, property or infrastructure
        through careful siting and design.
 (k)    Development is designed to minimise the greenhouse gas contribution to climate change and be resilient to the increased risk of
        natural disasters.
 (l)    Development is designed and operated to maintain and enhance the natural carbon storage potential of the Shire through
        protection of soil health and effective land management practices.
 (m)    Sensitive land uses are protected from the impacts of former mining activities and related hazards.




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