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
 Reference   reference
                         Noise from loud-hailers, megaphones, public address systems, remote telephone bells and telephone
                         repeater bells can disturb people, disrupt their sleep and interfere with their work or normal daily activities
                         If amplified devices exceed noise limits, Council may issue a fine to the value of 15 penalty units
                         (individual) or 75 penalty units (corporation), a direction notice or prosecute. Allowable noise limits Fines
                         may be issued if noise from an amplifier device can be clearly heard at a neighbouring property between
                         the following hours: ▪ 10pm-7am on a business day ▪ 6pm-8am on any other day. Fines may also be
                         issued when noise from an amplifier device is greater than 10dB(A) above the ‘background noise level’*
                         between: ▪ 7am-10pm on a business day ▪ 8am-6pm on any other day. Devices used at indoor venues
                         and entertainment events have different noise requirements.
                         *Background noise is that measured in the absence of the problem noise. Mobile phone measurement
                         apps are not considered a suitable assessment of environmental noise nuisance. Etc.
                         The below proposed amendments incorporate the following issues / risks:
                         1. Noosa Junction becoming a nightlife hub 7 days a week and residents will have to fight back by
                         complaining using every incident and all legal complaint avenues available.
                         2. The new administrative definition for amplified music is unclear what it means and what it does not
                         mean. This will lead all sorts of interpretation from the businesses to play music and hence “Noise
                         Nuisance Complaints” from the residents.
                         3. The current situation is already breaching noise regulation on countless occasions
                         4. At the junction, personal safety is jeopardised, hooning and punch-ups are becoming part of the
                         nightlife. Law enforcement seems to be non-existing. Relaxing the hours of operation will exacerbate this
                         existing negative trend.
                         5. “NOOSA” the iconic Brand, of what it stands for, all over the world, is at risk with negative media
                         headlines once the situation becomes uncontrollable. This trusted brand is at stake.
                         If this proposal goes ahead, we and all our neighbours would be forced to take the strongest legal actions
                         to complain about every “Noise Nuisance” that arises from these Business venues using all complaint
                         avenues available.
                         This proposal is not in anyone’s interest (Businesses, Council, Residents) and counterproductive to the
                         broader context of the amendment of the Noosa Plan 2020, to provide a Noosa Business Centre so that
                         it functions as an integrated village providing a diversity of housing and employment.
                         We request dropping these changes as they are outlined at the Noosa Junction, especially
                         • to operate to 12 midnight, 7 days per week and
                         • the absence of clear noise mitigation measures for the businesses and the enforcement thereof.
                         Further we request that the current situation needs to be resolved by holding the offending venues
                         accountable to abide to the existing rules and regulations.
             23132020    I object to amendment to the Noosa 2020 plan that relates to the businesses and entertainment in Noosa
                         Junction. I understand that restaurants and bars are soon to be allowed permits to stay open and have
                         live music included amplified recorded music (eg DJs and in house music) until 12 midnight EVERY night
                         of the week effectively turning central Noosa Junction into the equivalent of a nightclub strip.
                         My objection are based on:
                         Noise Disturbance: Extended trading hours will lead to increased noise levels late into the night, disturbing
                         residents and impacting their quality of life, particularly in residential areas.
                         Impact on Local Community: Late-night activities increase littering, public disturbances, and potential
                         antisocial behaviour, which will negatively affect our peaceful local community.
                         Safety Concerns: Later trading hours always lead to an increase in alcohol-related incidents, such as
                         drink-driving or public intoxication, posing safety risks for both patrons and residents. Safety in Noosa
                         junction is critical to running a precinct that tourists are comfortable to visit.
                         Effect on Property Values: The perception of noise and disturbances caused by extended trading hours
                         may decrease property values nearby as they are currently sold as a peaceful precinct away from busy
                         Hasting St.
                         Regulatory Precedents: Allowing such extensions will set a precedent that makes it difficult to enforce
                         existing regulations or guidelines on noise and trading hours.
                         Community Consultation: There was insufficient and inadequate consultation with local residents and
                         stakeholders before deciding to extend trading hours, you should not be ok to do this without community
                         input
 5823579     23132018    As residents of Noosa Junction, we object to the amendments to the above allowing outlets to operate to
 and                     12 midnight 7 days per week.
 5823564                 This is also a formal notification and complaint of the increase in and ongoing issue of noise pollution
                         caused by:
                         1. The bars and "restaurants" located on Sunshine Beach Road


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