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

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                         and it already causes me concern when they/their friends are in the Junction particularly if they are
                         working there and have to return later at night. And I do not believe that this is the type of environment
                         that nature loving, or high end tourists are seeking and nor should Noosa be promoting.
                         In keeping with our beautiful natural surrounds, Noosa is more of an early to bed, early to rise place.
                         People come here to escape city living so why are we trying to create a toxic city scape? There are
                         enough of those. This is not going to solve issues regarding entertainment and opportunities for younger
                         people- it is likely to only encourage more alcohol, drugs etc. We also understand that this is being passed
                         through on 28th of this month so there is VERY little time left for people to respond.
                         To my knowledge there has been no open community consultation nor discussion to make people aware
                         of the changes , what the implications are, and to assess local opinion. Most of us are busy with families
                         and too overwhelmed with our day to day to be able to stay on top of lengthy council documents with
                         things in the fine print. I have been trying to find the link to make a submission but even that is proving
                         elusive.
                         These processes are difficult and most people are so time poor that by the time they even hear about
                         things (or not) and work out how to make a submission the window has passed. We need to bring the
                         days of the community meeting where everyone can hear first hand about proposed changes that will
                         impact them and actually have their say. There is also the issue that these licenses fall into the jurisdiction
                         of the Liquor & Gaming (OLGA) department which means problems effectively fall between the cracks as
                         if there are issues, local community have to go via OLGA which makes it much more difficult to resolve
                         problems on a local level.
                         The horse has bolted by that stage and once the beast is unleashed, there is no going back. All the more
                         reason to not create the potential problem in the very first place. And as I mentioned, we are already
                         experiencing significant noise problems with a couple of the venues so the idea that this could be
                         worsened 10 -20 fold is extremely concerning.
                         I sincerely hope that some of the council can make the time to discuss directly this with Liam and Danica,
                         and any other concerned local residents, and assist us with addressing this problem. Thank you for your
                         attention to, and action on, this matter.
                         I would also like to add my formal objection to the medium density housing proposals. Not only will this
                         likely create many more local social and traffic issues which will have a negative impact on the local
                         community (we already have traffic issues which are a way off solving) and we do not have the
                         infrastructure to support it. And to create the infrastructure, this will require a lot more development and
                         subsequent destruction of, and impact on, local habitat and disruption of community etc.
 5827353                 I'm concerned with the proposed change to extend the operating hours of businesses in the junction to
                         midnight every night. Currently the noise is significant on some weekends and extending this possibility
                         to every night is not acceptable for those living in close proximity.
                         I strongly urge the council to reconsider this proposed amendment and the negative impact on its resident.
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 5827427                 The proposed changes to the hours of operation in Noosa Junction are entirely unacceptable particularly
                         with regard to the potential for additional noise pollution. We live very close to the junction and have had
                         issues in the past with bass music from Frankies gym as well as private parties from village Bicycle. This
                         has caused sleeping problems both getting to sleep and staying asleep. The close proximity of residential
                         zoning to the Junction make any change to this area as a later night venue with more noise pollution
                         unacceptable.
                         I appreciate council has extended submissions however I do feel that these changes are being slipped
                         through with no written material provided via post to my address despite being about 50m to Lanyana
                         way.
                         I'm all for late night venues but drinking venues and those with more amplified music options results in a
                         higher preponderance for unruly behaviour post venue closure. I would be ok with restaurants opening
                         later but no music outside and controls on bass in particular.
 5828812                 We object to the proposed amendments to the provisions for hours of operation in the Business Activities
                         Code and for music in both the business Code and the Entertainment Activities Codes as part of the
                         proposed Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 - the main reasons, ie extended period of noise and
                         disorderly conduct.
                         We believe, the proposed amendment to permit food and drink outlets within the Noosa Junction
                         Hospitality Precinct to operate till 12 midnight, 7 days per week would adversely affect a large number of
                         residents and visitors residing near Noosa Junction.
                         Council needs to consider us, the residents - not only the entertainment businesses when making and
                         considering changes to the Noosa Junction area.
             23118339    Concerned about the recent increase in and ongoing noise pollution caused by the “restaurants” operating
                         as bars, on Sunshine Beach Road in Noosa Junction.
                         As residents, we cherish the vibrant atmosphere of Noosa Junction, but the excessive noise levels at
                         night, have become a significant disturbance on an all too regular basis. Whilst these venues may
                         contribute to the local economy, there must be a balance that respects the residential nature of the area.
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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024