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

 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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