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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                             Council and Government should open up the land South West of Beckmans Rd to Lenehans Lane where                     previously zoned residential by 36.65ha. The proposed amendments have reassessed the extent of the
                             there are already a number of houses and a couple of depots. Vacant land is in abundance. There is                  Tourist Accommodation zone and re-examined the appropriateness of the zone in the context of housing
                             nothing from Noosa Eumundi Rd to the Sunshine motorway at Emu Mountain Rd. Also, there is nothing                   for permanent residents.
                             between Lake Weyba Drive and Walter Hay Drive that could be opened up for housing.                                  Residents enjoy Noosa River foreshore all year round, supporting business on the river and restaurants
                             As of today, there are 103 residential units in Noosaville available for rent. This past weekend there were         on Gympie Terrace. These businesses are not exclusively supported by tourists and this assertion is
                             3 open for inspections at Noosa Keys, not one person attended. Can't be too much of a demand.                       disputed.
                             Do not make a knee jerk decision that will affect long term businesses. I have had Management rights for            There continues to be extensive land included in the Tourist Accommodation zone, despite the proposed
                             14 Years, this decision will send me broke at 72 yrs                                                                amendments with some sites that are predominantly STA being additionally included in the Tourist
                                                                                                                                                 Accommodation zone.
                                                                                                                                                 Noosa Shire is very constrained by environmental constraints, as well as State Government Urban
                                                                                                                                                 Boundaries. Council also has a policy of infill, not expansion. The spare land presented by the submission
                                                                                                                                                 for urban development is not suitable for housing and much of it is protected as National Park.


1.10. Gympie Terrace, Edward Street, James Street, Elizabeth Street Noosaville
 Your Say      ECM           Submitter comments                                                                                                  Response                                                                                                       Recommendation
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 5817187                     The plan sets to refine parts of Gympie Terrace to high density in order to house key workers. I have               It is acknowledged that apartments along or close to Gympie Terrace will not be affordable for everybody,      That no change to the proposed
                             trouble understanding how the key workers could afford to live in these accommodations considering the              however there are 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments in Noosaville that may be affordable for local workers          amendments be made as a result
                             cost to develop will be extortionate and no accommodation in that vicinity is affordable, especially                noting that this may include qualified professionals and trade people on medium income. The proposed           of this submission
                             considering cost of purchase, development, infrastructure.                                                          amendments increase housing stock, diversity and choice which would otherwise be developed for short
                                                                                                                                                 term accommodation and tourist uses. High amenity locations are also sought after by residents and
                                                                                                                                                 should not just be allocated for tourists.
               23108517      I would like to the know the reason for rezoning our address from tourist accommodation to high density             247-251 Gympie Terrace contains a mix of uses including restaurants and modern apartments. Maisie’s            That no change to the proposed
                             residential. What data / statistics or requests were used to come up with this plan. If I’m reading it right it     Restaurant has local heritage significance. It is proposed to be included in the High Density Residential      amendments be made as a result
                             has to do with the state government housing affordability. If it’s on the back of this then I’m struggling to       Zone currently in the Tourist Accommodation Zone and with a history of Visitor and Commercial zoning.          of this submission
                             reconcile how an address such as Gympie Tce is affordable as your aware of the medium waterfront                    The proposed amendments would still support food and drink premises, multiple dwellings, offices and
                             prices.                                                                                                             shops, and existing lawful use can continue. The height limit remains at 3 storeys. It is not
                             I have spoken with some of Noosa most prolific real estate and commercial agencies and they are of                  It is acknowledged that apartments along or close to Gympie Terrace will not be affordable for everybody,
                             same opinion that it will devalue the property greatly. If this happens will our rates be reduced greatly to        and the proposed change is not about meeting government expectations about affordable housing. High
                             reflect this? Please leave the zoning as is at 249 - 251 Gympie Tce.                                                amenity locations are sought after by residents and should not just be allocated for tourists.
                                                                                                                                                 As discussed elsewhere in this table it is recommended the requirement for 75% of dwellings to be small
                                                                                                                                                 dwellings be abandoned.
 5808094                     Gympie Terrace and the adjoining streets represent some of the highest land values and sought after                 Munna Beach Apartments at 291 Gympie Terrace are not proposed to be rezoned. The site will remain              That no change to the proposed
                             properties in South East Queensland. This includes James Street, Howard Street, and Edward Street,                  in the Tourist Accommodation Zone as it has been since 2020.                                                   amendments be made as a result
                             which is proposed to be rezoned from Tourist Accommodation, to High Density Residential. These streets              More broadly it is acknowledged apartments along or close to Gympie Terrace will not be affordable             of this submission
                             are comprised of predominately purpose built tourist accommodation including resorts, which are all within          however they do still offer proximity to lifestyle amenities that local residents value. Active retirees
                             a short walk to cafes, restaurants, bars and tourist attractions. They are not in close proximity to schools,       particularly appreciate “downsizing” to apartments in this area and do not require proximity to schools or
                             hospitals, medical precincts or industrial centres that residents and key workers frequent. Redevelopment           employment. High amenity locations are also sought after by residents and should not just be allocated
                             of these properties from specialist tourist accommodation to high density affordable accommodation,                 for tourists.
                             particularly in the short term to medium term is unlikely to occur. Pursuant of this unlikelihood is delaying
                             or denying the modest income residents and key workers the accommodation that they need and the
                             Noosa Plan is required to provide.
                             Considering the proliferation of AirBNB type short term accommodation in the Noosa Shire and the
                             shortage of affordable housing for residents and key workers, providing incentives to Air BNB providers
                             to change to long term rental accommodation has merit.


1.11. The Retreat Peregian, 384 – 390 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
 Your Say      ECM           Submitter comments                                                                                                  Response                                                                                                       Recommendation
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 5804170                     This property was purchased as a lifestyle property nearly 30 years ago with the long term intention to             The Retreat - Peregian was approved as a group housing development of 21 detached homes in 1989                That no change to the proposed
                             relocate to Peregian for extended periods during my retirement years and possibly used as a permanent               with modification to the original development in 1993. It was built in 1994 with the Group Title plan sealed   amendments be made as a result
                             residence as several properties are currently within the complex. At no stage during my period of                   in 1995.                                                                                                       of this submission
                             ownership have owners viewed the complex as primarily a tourist location or entertainment area rather it            At the time it was built the zone under the 1985 planning scheme was “Residential Low Density”. Under
               23108600      has been viewed by all as a peaceful location which when not being used by owners can be made                       the Noosa Plan 2006 the site was zoned “Semi-Attached Housing”. Since gazettal of Noosa Plan 2020 it
                             available to visitors. The assumption made by council that it is used primarily as tourist accommodation            has been in the “Medium Density Residential Zone”. Therefore, it is not accurate to attest it has been in
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                             is not correct. Owners begrudgingly allow visitors and onsite manager in the case of The Retreat is a               the same zone for 30 years.
 5829455                     necessity due to the sprawling gardens and ongoing maintenance the site requires.
                                                                                                                                                 The current Medium Density Residential zone has a height limit of 2 storeys and the proposed amendment
 5829446                     It is not supported by other tourist infrastructure nor attractions and will never be due to its private location   to Tourist Accommodation maintains the 2 storey height limit.
               23109497      2km north of Peregian township. It is not primarily a tourist destination.


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