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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 5829613                  "I object to the planned amendments to the provisions for the hours of operation in the Business Activities
                          Code and for the music in both the Business Activities Code and the Entertainments Activities Codes
                          as part of the preposed Amendment No 2 to the Noosa Plan 2020.
                          I understand that entertainment needs to be provided but I am concerned about the unclear definition of
                          amplified music, lack regulation and increased crime and violence in our residential neighbourhood. As
                          it is there is noise, yelling and screaming through to the early hours of the morning on weekends. Why
                          are venues already open later than midnight? What's stopping other venues from extending to later
                          hours? I handle the open to midnight every night as long as the crowds were controlled and moved on
                          after. It's the yelling and screaming that keeps me awake. I worry about the safety of individuals and
                          resident's property. If licensing is extended it needs to be done in a considered and controlled way. We
                          don't want to loose the relaxed, village atmosphere that everyone can currently enjoy, most of the time in
                          The Junction. Creating an 'out of control' nightlife hub 7 days of the week will damage the Noosa brand
                          and deter quality tourism/visitors and spend."
 5829701                  I am a homeowner & permanent resident- I vehemently oppose Noosa Junction becoming a nightclub
                          hub 7 days a week. Already we have drunken hoons driving, and inebriated mobs brawling & doing public
                          damage, causing disruption to residential streets. Having to keep sound proof windows closed during the
                          summer is not fair to existing residents. Surely this is not the image Noosa wants to foster!
 5829397                  The proposal to extend music hours from 10pm to midnight contradicts the other changes, further with
                          affordable housing in the Noosa ‘village’ which is positive unfortunately will now also be in a location with
                          excessive late noise. At a period where bars and restaurants struggle to attract staff, maximising revenue
                          during a more concentrated period (ie close at 10) will drive greater profits for the people you are trying
                          to support. Noosa is not a ‘late night’ location and as such those that want to be entertained in such
                          venues simply start earlier ! Please don’t make that whole area harder to live in at a time you are trying
                          to make living there more achievable.
 23289122                 I am writing in regard to the Council proposal to extend trading hours in Noosa Junction, to encourage a
                          Nightclub precinct. I am a nearby resident, and enjoy the amenity and vibe of the Junction. I love the live
                          music in restaurants, and it is a family oriented, safe and enjoyable experience, mostly. On Friday and
                          Saturday nights, the atmosphere changes late at night ( when premises are permitted to trade till
                          midnight). Large groups of drunk and noisy people roam the nearby streets, causing damage, undue
                          disruption, and strew rubbish indiscriminately. “Hoons” race along the main road dangerously. They are
                          aggressive and unconcerned about their impact on residents. I am not in favour of easing the noise and
                          licensing restrictions, to attract an element that does not respect their fellow patrons or neighbours. Noosa
                          does not need to go down the path of Cavill Avenue.
             23145602     I am mortified to just find out today about the proposed changes to regulations covering amplified music
                          of all types in the Junction. Currently we endure a high volume, high level of night time music from the
                          Junction which makes it almost impossible to get a normal night’s sleep. The most stressing music we
                          encounter is repetitive amplified bass at levels of around 80dB. With what is now proposed, I can’t imagine
                          how we can expect to endure a further increase of this offensive noise that permeates the house leaving
                          nowhere to escape. This mainly comes from car park, laneway, and shops gathering under the banner of
                          private functions and therefore not requiring Council approval I could write volumes about the noise issues
                          currently existing in the street areas surrounding Coles car park, Wyandra St, Delorme St, Lanyana Way,
                          Toulambi St and Sunshine Beach Rd. All these areas are impacted by continual amplified night time music
                          and I would request, urge and beg Council to include the above areas in your review for future planning.
                          Its more than time that the people in Medium Density Zones also got a hearing.


24. Coastal Communities
 Your Say    ECM          Submitter comments                                                                                              Response                                                                                                         Recommendation
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 5829787                  I chose my property because of the character of the street and the location and proximity to amenities          The submitter’s property in Elanda Street, and neighbours on that side of the road have had the capacity         That no change be made to
                          and natural features of the area. The amenity of the area has reduced with the development of properties        to build a dual occupancy since the 1985 planning scheme and multiple dwellings since 2020. The fact             proposed amendments as a
                          in the MDRZ of my street and in the nearby high density residential zone (HDRZ). The character has              that many have not taken up this opportunity, despite having large lot sizes of 800-924m2 should be              result of these submissions.
                          changed substantially over more than thirty years that I have lived here as a result of a series of changes     evidence that there is little risk of rapid or substantial change that would irreparably ruin the character of
                          to the Town Plan. The amendments that Council is proposing will result in substantial change in the             Sunshine Beach. However, as detailed elsewhere within this report it is recommended that dual
                          character of our neighbourhood over time.                                                                       occupancies remain consistent on lots less than 1,000m2 in area.
                          The development of small multiple dwellings in the MDRZ of my street will exacerbate the loss of character      Site cover for a house in the MDR zone is remaining at 40%. This would be of relevance to alterations
                          and amenity. This will be particularly noticeable in locations such as mine where one side of the street is     and additions. Likewise allowable plot ratio for a house is 0.4:1, the same for dual occupancies or multiple
                          medium density and the other is low density. I do not believe that the proposed amendments will                 dwellings.
                          contribute to maintaining the current character of the already densely populated areas such as Sunshine         The replacement of smaller original houses with significantly larger new houses occurs everywhere and
                          Beach, Gympie Terrace, Noosa Drive, Noosa Parade and Noosa Junction. These areas already suffer                 has little to do with the planning scheme.
                          from massive congestion as it is.
                                                                                                                                          Aside from the residential component itself, Duke Street Sunshine Beach has potential to serve as a
                          I have lived at my property for over thirty years and have seen the medium and high density developments        neighbourhood centre for local residents with services not generally supported in a tourist zone. These
                          of nearby streets substantially increase the intrusion and loss of amenity from lighting and noise, as well     might be medical, professional, retail, catering etc. Residential accommodation within the centre is likely

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