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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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the essence of Noosa, with its trees and undeveloped river-shore. The Council needs to acknowledge
this and refrain from intervening unnecessarily. Noosa is a unique area. We are already struggling to
manage the high density we currently have. Requiring people to build smaller dwellings will not only
change the nature of Noosa—known for its larger properties and homes that contribute to its
uniqueness—but also cause environmental and crowding problems.
23121612 I wish to submit an objection to the amendments to our Noosa Plan 2020. I do NOT agree with the idea
of ‘requiring’ any landowner to do anything, with their land, let alone forcing them to build ‘smaller
dwellings’!! You cannot ‘tell’ people what to do with their own land.
23109192 Gross floor area for small houses in medium density housing zone to be minimum 100m2.
5. Dwelling house and dual occupancy in the Medium and High Residential zones
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23144933 Submitter has proffered online change.org petitions with a total of 960 unique signatories, 329 of which The NP2020 proposed amendments as advertised made the use of a dwelling house an inconsistent use That a change be made to the
have listed city and postcode within Noosa Shire. Some of the signatories have submitted their own in both the Medium and High Density Residential Zones. They also made the use of a dual occupancy an proposed amendments in
submissions separately. inconsistent use in the Medium Density Residential zone if the lot area is 600m2 or larger (noting it is response to submissions to:
A. Petition seeks owners in Medium and High-Density Zones retain their rights to build a single dwelling already an inconsistent use in the HDR zone). ▪ retain the current Noosa Plan
house or a duplex as granted under the Noosa Plan 2020. It calls upon Council to: Housing Choice and Diversity 2020 small dwelling definition
1. Instigate and conduct an independent economic analysis of the impacts of all the proposed In most circumstances land is put to the highest and best use. Properties in the Medium and even High and small dwelling size of
amendments to ensure no harm is done to the economy. Density Residential zones are highly valued and recent history has shown a market preference for large, 100sqm of gross floor area.
2. Support Development Plans: To ensure all proposed amendments consider and support the endorsed low density, high end dual occupancies or even houses rather than a greater number of smaller modest ▪ retain the current Noosa Plan
economic development plan, the endorsed housing strategy and that outcomes adhere to the principles units. 2020 small dwelling bonus
of the Council endorsed small business charter. The medium density residential zone covers land that is mainly used for multiple dwellings such as provisions as opt-in rather than
apartments and townhouses or dual occupancies as well as retirement communities and relocated home mandatory in the Medium and
3. Reject Proposed amendment No. 2 to the Noosa Plan 2020 and to engage with our communities before High Density Residential
making any final decisions. parks.
zones;
4. Take adequate time to consult with all stakeholders across the Noosa shire. In preparing Noosa Plan 2020 Council sought to make the use of a dwelling house an inconsistent use in
the Medium and High Density Residential Zones, as well as the Tourist Accommodation Zone. This was ▪ make dual occupancies
5. Conduct open forums in Community spaces and facilitate open, clear, easy to understand, dialogue not possible because of legislative provisions. Council continued to lobby for this to be changed. Since consistent on lots less than
with the Residents to inform the public of the potential impacts. amendments to the Planning Regulation 2017 in December 2022, local planning instruments can make 1000sqm in the Medium
B. Stakeholders across the community have joined in opposing Amendment No. 2 reflecting a broader the use of a dwelling house assessable development and inconsistent in the Medium and High Density Density Residential zone;
concern among our Residents. The primary objectives of this petition are as follows: Residential zones. ▪ make dual occupancies
1. To highlight the lack of proper consultation with affected stakeholders, which has created a disconnect Dwelling houses are not an efficient use of the limited quantity of medium density residential land. If inconsistent of lots 1000sqm or
between planning/Council decisions and the realities faced by residents. centrally located medium density residential land is underutilised it applies more pressure on outward greater in the Medium Density
expansion into vegetated landscapes, where there is no alternative to car reliance. Residential zone;
2. To emphasize that there is no need to rush these amendments to the State Government. Adequate
time must be allocated for further stakeholder consultation. Nearly 80% of occupied private dwellings are separate houses and nearly 78% have 3 or more bedrooms. ▪ make the use of a dwelling
Existing and future housing stock in the Low Density Residential Zone, Rural Residential Zone and Rural house consistent and accepted
3. We wish to preserve the character of our neighbourhoods and maintain our rights as Residents. We
Zone is considered ideal for families, even multi-generational families. development subject to
call upon Noosa Council to:
requirements if located on a lot
1. Reject Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Noosa Plan 2020 and to engage with our communities Use rights and Property Values less than 500sqm, in the
before making any final decisions. Planning schemes specify what development is allowed in each zone. By their very nature they control Medium and High Density
2. To ensure that sufficient time is taken to consult with all stakeholders across the Noosa Shire. what people can and cannot do on their land. Residential zones; and
3. Instigate and conduct an independent economic analysis of the impacts of the proposed amendments Planning legislation contains savings provisions that ensure if a planning scheme change affects ▪ make the use of a dwellings
to ensure no harm is done to the economy, somebody’s interest in a property (e.g. removes a particular consistent use) they may continue an existing house inconsistent on a lot
lawful use and they may apply to have a development application assessed under the superseded 500sqm or greater in the
4. To ensure all proposed amendments consider and support the endorsed economic development
planning scheme. If such a development application is refused, they may seek compensation. While it Medium and High Density
plan, the endorsed housing strategy and that outcomes adhere to the principles of the council endorsed
is a matter for Council to determine, it is likely Council would support the extension of or replacement of Residential zones.
small business charter.
an existing house in the MDR zone, subject to assessment of the scale and intensity. Therefore, if an
5795728 23085880 This amendment is restricting current owners of dwelling houses to be able to sell their homes to existing house was destroyed it could be rebuilt.
prospective buyers who may want to Increase the size and scale of the existing home yet allow developers Existing houses should not become any more or less costly and developers will continue to be interested
to build dual occupancy/multiple dwelling on the same block. This seems so unfair to the current owners in developing properties with redevelopment potential.
and provides an unfair advantage to developers who want to purchase these blocks of land
A vacant Medium Density Residential lot would not have existing use rights associated with a dwelling
5776174 Strongly object to proposed amendments to the planning scheme which will make the construction of a house, however owners may seek approval for a dwelling house prior to any amendment proceeding and
dwelling house inconsistent in the Medium & High Density zones. for a period of 12 months after the commencement of the amended scheme.
My family home has been 98 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville (MDR zone) since 1999 and we have no intention The amenity value of a property (e.g. whether it is situated on waterfront or with water views) is not
of ever moving or changing the use from a dwelling. The current dwelling was built over 60 years ago grounds for determining consistent land uses, that is the purpose of zoning.
and had some renovations around 2000. The current structure is ageing and susceptible to flooding even Residents V’s Tourists
without the predicted sea level rises. This will necessitate the construction of a new house at some point,
Use of properties in the Medium Density Residential zone for short term accommodation is proposed to
however these proposed amendments aim to take away what should be a fundamental right for the owner
be restricted further. New dual occupancies or multiple dwellings cannot be used for short term
of residential land who wish to build a single residence.
accommodation.
I have the controlling interest in land at 100 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville (MDR zone), which is currently a
holiday unit complex. We have a 3-lot subdivision approval, and it is our intention to build three dwelling
houses. Planning is well underway, and the timing of demolition of the current building and construction
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Table of Submissions made regarding Noosa Plan 2020 Proposed Amendment No. 2, 2024
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