NOOSA PLAN 2020 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 - POST PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR FINAL STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL APPROVAL · Attachment 1 Table of submissions

 Your Say    ECM             Submitter comments                                                                                                Response                                                                                                      Recommendation
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 5821244                     I would like to express my strong opposition to certain components of the Proposed Amendments 2 to the            The proposed amendments have a focus on reprioritising housing for residents and ensuring housing
                             Noosa Plan 2020. My concerns are numerous and deeply rooted in the preservation of Noosa’s unique                 choice, given permanent residential housing is currently dominated by large detached low-density houses.
                             character and liveability.                                                                                        There is no lack of family homes across the Shire.
                             I am significantly concerned about the proposed amendments to rezone certain areas of Noosa for High-             In relation to Noosaville and specifically areas within proximity to Gympie Terrace, proposed rezoning of
                             Density Living. For example, rezoning parts of Gympie Terrace and Noosa Parade will lead to substantial           properties is unlikely to result in new development in the short to medium term. Rather it is proposed that
                             increases in traffic in what are currently quiet and peaceful areas. The local infrastructure cannot support      future redevelopment be for housing rather than visitor accommodation. Increased in height or density
                             such an influx of residents.                                                                                      are not anticipated. Onsite carparking will continue to be a requirement of any new development.
                             Despite developers’ assurances that onsite parking will suffice, reality proves otherwise. Observations of
                             high-density areas across the Sunshine Coast reveal that street parking is consistently overwhelmed. The          The amendments do not increase density along Gympie Terrace. While the zone is proposed to change
                             current plan, which allocates 1.5 car spaces per dual occupancy, is insufficient. The reality of modern           from Tourist accommodation to District Centre zone (Noosaville Main Street Precinct), both zones allow
                             living, where households often have multiple vehicles, means that the demand for parking far exceeds              for some commercial uses and residential dwellings above. The difference is that the centre zone requires
                             the supply, resulting in congested streets and limited access for residents and visitors alike. My recent         dwellings to be for permanent living while this is optional in the Tourist accommodation zone.
                             visit to Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast illustrated this issue clearly, where all street parking was occupied
                             by residents despite the availability of onsite parking.
                             Moreover, rezoning these areas will diminish the availability of family-sized homes, adversely affecting          A dual occupancy requires a total of 3 car parking spaces however observation would suggest that most
                             families within our community. This shift towards high-density living will create an artificial environment       incorporate two double garages.
                             along Gympie Terrace, undermining the natural aesthetics of the area. As a parent with young children, I
                             am particularly concerned about the disproportionate impact these changes will have on families. The
                             reduction of family homes will push families further from essential services, transport, and the heart of
                             Noosa. Families like mine, who cannot reside in high or medium-density housing, will be forced out of the
                             area.


23. Noosa Heads
   23.1. Zoning / Rezoning
 Your Say    ECM             Submitter comments                                                                                                Response                                                                                                      Recommendation
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             23055158        On the zone map changes there is no mention of the Bowls Club site in Noosa Junction. But on the High             There is no change to the zoning of the former bowls club site as part of these amendments. The former        That no change be made to
                             Density fact sheet, it is noted that just under half of that is to be zoned High Density Residential (Figure      bowls club site currently has a split zoning being High Density Residential zone and Major Centre Zone.       proposed amendments as a
                             1 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL part of Lot 3 RP884396, Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads). While I support                     Any redevelopment of the site will be conditioned to construct logical pedestrian pathways.                   result of these submissions.
                             the rezoning and use of the that site/part of that site for high density residential, it would be a significant
                             opportunity missed if the car park to the south of the zone change was maintained as an open car park.
                             Given the alignment with Arcadia Street, it would make the Junction substantially more accessible to
                             pedestrians from surrounding areas if this area was made parkland (with car parking underneath) or
                             boulevard linking to Pinaroo Park. This would open Pinaroo Park up to the Junction and Junction to
                             Pinaroo Park, connecting the two in a seamless way with enhanced amenity to both residents and
                             businesses.
             5794052         We are in favour of all amendments to the Noosa Plan - in particular rezoning of areas to increase housing        Submitter support is noted. Noosa Junction is intended to include housing for residents, particularly key     That no change be made to
                             available to people wishing to reside here, while lessening the impact of tourism on residents.                   workers who might work close by. It will continue to be a place that appeals to visitors, especially given    proposed amendments as a
                             Creating more affordable housing - in particular the use of the old bowling club site for mixed use, as this      proximity to dining and entertainment activities however with the exception of established visitor            result of this submission.
                             would add so much to the amenities in Noosa Junction. Although it is a long term plan, it seems logical           accommodation new residential development should be focussed on longer housing.
                             and helpful to tourists and residents for areas to be either visitor dense or resident dense, to lessen the
                             impact on people living here.
 5776098                     I believe that the Noosa Plan 2020 Amendment 2 is in general very positive. The higher density in and             139 Cooyar St is located within the Low Density Residential Zone and has a site area of 599m 2. The site      That no change be made to
                             around the Major Centre zone of Noosa Junction makes obvious sense, and I am in full support. The                 currently contains a detached dwelling. Immediately adjoining the site the north and east is land zoned       proposed amendments as a
                             same goes for the changes around the Noosa Business Centre to reflect the new arrangements made                   medium density residential. The site has good access to Noosa Junction and would be a logical extension       result of these submissions.
                             with the landowner to further develop the site. Key to both of these areas is public transport and I hope         of the Medium Density Residential zone, although is likely to yield only a dual occupancy (one additional
                             that linkages between these 2 areas are bolstered for the benefit or residents.                                   dwelling). The inclusion in this amendment would not be appropriate as the adjoining properties have not
                             I also applaud the changes to the Medium Density Residential Zone to enforce higher density on blocks             had the opportunity to consider and make comments on the proposal. The consideration of rezoning this
                             of 600m2 or larger, rather than allowing a simple duplex. As a Local Government Area, we clearly need             site could be included in a future amendment to Noosa Plan 2020.
                             a greater number of lower cost housing in the major centre zone areas and elsewhere.
                             From a personal perspective, I believe that our property at 139 Cooyar St, Noosa Heads, should be
                             included in the Medium Density Residential zone. I understand that all properties on Wyandra St and
                             Delorme St were made a higher density in the original Noosa Plan 2020, due to their proximity to Noosa
                             Junction and the Transit Centre, and while this makes sense, it does not make sense to exclude my
                             property based on it’s street address. Our site is a 125 metre flat walk to the start of Noosa Junction, and
                             200 metres to the transit centre, it is more than suitable and attractive as a site for elderly or mobility
                             impaired residents to live, who would not be able to reside on sloping streets such as Delorme St and
                             Wyandra St. The site also benefits from good vehicular access and is setback from the road by a large
                             nature strip within the road reserve that closes the end of Delorme St.
                             Number 1 Delorme St adjoins us to the north, and number 3 Delorme St adjoins us to the west (rear),
                             both of which are Medium Density Residential zoned. We are essentially surrounded by higher density
                             sites, and currently number 3 Delorme St is being redeveloped as a high end duplex on an 833m2 block.

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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024