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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                         hospitality precinct requires collaboration between operators, NJA, Council and the Office of Liquor and
                         Gaming Regulation. Working together can help create a safe and attractive environment for operators
                         and customers while addressing noise and other concerns.
                         To protect operators and customers and allow entertainment and hospitality venues to operate without
                         constant fear of vexatious complaints, establishing a Safe Night Precinct or similar arrangement in Noosa
                         Junction should be implemented. This would help manage and mitigate noise and other issues while
                         supporting growth in entertainment and hospitality businesses.
                         Ensure current business operators are supported through the transition and implementation of new
                         guidelines. This includes providing resources, training and assistance to help them adapt to any new
                         requirements and continue to thrive in the hospitality precinct.
                         The current bonus GFA provisions still fall short in addressing the practical challenges faced by small
                         site developments. The existing provisions do not provide sufficient relief from car parking requirements
                         and the sharing arrangements remain confusing and difficult to implement effectively.
                         Simplify and clarify the provisions related to bonus GFA and shared arrangements. Clear guidelines and
                         straightforward processes are essential to help developers understand and implement these provisions
                         effectively. This includes detailed explanations of how shared parking and other arrangements can be
                         utilized.
                         Increase the maximum height limit from 14 meters to 15 meters for developments utilizing bonus
                         GFA provisions. This additional height will provide greater design flexibility allowing for better integration
                         of commercial and residential spaces and the inclusion of mid-level car parking solutions.
                         Provide incentives for developers to incorporate innovative solutions that maximize the use of available
                         space. This could include green building practices, mixed-use developments and other creative
                         approaches that align with the broader goals of sustainable and inclusive urban development.
                         The proposed height provisions still pose challenges to achieving optimal development outcomes.
                         Increase the maximum height from 14 meters to 15 meters which will provide the necessary flexibility for
                         developers to design buildings that better meet the needs of the community and enhance the urban
                         landscape of Noosa Junction. The additional meter would provide significant flexibility to achieve more
                         practical and aesthetically pleasing designs.
                         Increase the maximum height from 14 meters to 15 meters to promote mixed-use developments that
                         integrate commercial, residential and community spaces. Increasing the height limit aligns with the
                         strategic intent and outcomes outlined in the draft Noosa Plan which aim to support a vibrant mixed-use
                         centre. Greater height flexibility supports these goals by enabling more innovative and effective
                         development solutions.
                         INCORPORATE HEIGHT BONUSES FOR GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Offer additional height
                         bonuses for developments that incorporate green building practices and sustainable design elements.
                         This incentive can encourage environmentally friendly development that benefits both the community and
                         the environment.
                         Essential Workers Accommodation
                         The current provisions for essential worker accommodation are too narrow and do not adequately address
                         the diverse needs of workers. The emphasis on 75 m2 units does not provide enough incentive or
                         flexibility to meet the varied requirements of essential workers. There is a need for more diverse and
                         smaller accommodation options, particularly those that can function without the provision of car parking.
                         DIVERSE ACCOMMODATION SIZES Essential worker accommodation needs to be diverse in size and
                         shape ranging from as small as 35 m2 to 90 m2. This diversity ensures that the housing supply meets
                         the varied needs of different workers from single individuals to small families. Smaller studio dwellings,
                         in particular, are crucial for young professionals and transient workers who do not require large living
                         spaces.
                         INADEQUATE INCENTIVES FOR 75 M2 UNITS The current constraint and bonus provisions for 75 m2
                         units do not provide sufficient incentive for developers to create a diverse range of essential worker
                         accommodation.
                         Recommendations
                          BROADEN SIZE RANGE Expand the allowable size range for essential worker accommodation to
                         include units from 35 m2 to 90 m2. This flexibility will help cater to the diverse needs of essential workers,
                         ensuring that the housing supply is suitable for various demographics. ELIMINATE CAR
                         ENHANCE INCENTIVES FOR DIVERSE ACCOMMODATION Provide stronger incentives for developers
                         to create a variety of unit sizes. This could include increased height limits, reduced infrastructure charges
                         or expedited approval processes for projects that incorporate a range of essential worker accommodation.
                         More significant incentives are needed to encourage the development of varied unit sizes and types.
                         SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT OPTIONS Encourage the integration of sustainable transport
                         options within essential worker accommodation developments. This includes providing facilities for
                         bicycles, e-scooters and access to public transport. These measures will support the overall goal of
                         reducing car dependency and promoting environmentally friendly transportation.
                         STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION Engage with developers, urban planners and community
                         organizations to gather input and refine the provisions for essential worker accommodation. Collaborative
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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024