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

 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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