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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                         of the new dwelling houses is dependent on various factors including financing. The proposed                    The logic that a large house is less appealing to tourists than 2 or 3 bedroom units belies the fact that so
                         amendments are likely to make this unviable in the timeframe required.                                          many houses are currently short term let with large groups taking advantage of the high number of
                         I also have the controlling interest in land at 88 Hilton Terrace, Noosaville (MDR zone) which we               bedrooms.
                         purchased for the future development of a house some 10 years ago. This has been in the planning                Very small lots
                         stages for many years and the proposed amendments take away our rights to develop it as a single                Council’s property data suggests Lots 322, 323 and 324 at 33-37 Douglas St are in the one ownership,
                         dwelling house.                                                                                                 but the submitter has advised there are reasons they are distinct interests. Collectively the sites could be
                         I appreciate the intention of the proposed amendments, however making dwelling houses inconsistent in           redeveloped for attached housing but individually they would be unlikely to accommodate more than a
                         the medium density zone takes a broadbrush approach across every medium density zoned site across               dwelling house each, especially given the narrow width of each lot. Upon review there are about 30
                         the Shire and I urge Noosa Council to either change the proposed amendment or consider sites like the           Medium Density Residential lots (not already developed for 2 or more separate properties) less than
                         above individually to provide the future protection of the right to build a dwelling house in this location     500m2, most of which are in Sunshine Beach. It’s accepted that more than one dwelling is unlikely on
                         which is well suited for this use as it has a lower impact on this sensitive riparian zone.                     such lots and for this reason it is recommended a dwelling house remain accepted subject to requirements
                                                                                                                                         in the MDR zone where lot size is less than 500m2.
             23108709    Making dwelling houses and dual occupancies inconsistent in the Medium Density Housing Zone and
                         restricting new dwellings to 75m2 will impact on Property Value and Character. Introduction of high-            Feasibility of redevelopment
                         density low-cost housing would undermine the aesthetic and historical character of the Noosaville               Feasibility of redevelopment - Given the time elapsed since these scheme amendments were first drafted
                         foreshore area.                                                                                                 construction and land costs have significantly increased impacting the viability of many developments.
                         It restricts my ability to redevelop my property for a single dwelling house.                                   Making dual occupancies inconsistent on sites 600m2 or more requires a minimum of 3 dwellings which,
                                                                                                                                         on smaller lots where only 3 dwellings can be achieved, must all be small under the 3:1 ratio. This would
                         Appreciate that certain parts of the amendments are proposed to meet the Housing Strategy however               now most likely not be feasible, possibly rendering these sites undevelopable individually. Therefore the
                         they do not align with objectives of the housing strategy in the following areas:                               opt-in for the incentives as is the current case, is more flexible to changing market conditions. It is however
                         The introduction of high density small dwellings will significantly impact the character of the area and my     considered a site of 1000m2 or more could achieve 1 large and 3 small dwellings and development of
                         property and alter the lifestyle of current residents and the Noosaville foreshore, impacts on infrastructure   sites this large for a dual occupancy would not be appropriate. Therefore, it is now recommended that
                         and traffic as a result of increased housing density; Environmental impact of high density housing which        Dual occupancy be inconsistent on sites of 1000m2 or more in area.
                         can lead to waste generation and environmental degradation; and Heritage and character of the                   Land value barrier to affordability
                         Noosaville foreshore and development should be sympathetic to this and one size fits all approach
                         undermines this.                                                                                                Submitters have raised various neighbourhoods and specific sites where the land value is very high given
                                                                                                                                         proximity to the beach or river, having special views or other circumstances. They have factored that the
                         Visual impact from the river and the current mix of dwellings will be impacted with increased small             cost of land and construction of multiple dwellings would make any resultant unit expensive and therefore
                         dwellings; Traffic management and increased vehicle load on the transport system, roads and                     the objectives of the Housing Strategy will in no way be advanced.
                         roundabouts. Any changes would need effective traffic management plans.
                                                                                                                                         As already indicated not all small dwellings will be “affordable” given their location or amenity however
                         Identify other suitable areas, consider mixed use developments, enhanced infrastructure management              the size of the dwelling influences the end price of the dwelling and some may appeal to people wanting
                         and upgrades and environmental protection measures.                                                             to downsize from houses. If the sites are not physically suitable for anything other than a single house,
             23108586    Oppose making dwelling house inconsistent in MDR zone. It is not only not good planning policy to make          reconsideration of the zoning may be in order to better reflect that.
                         the proposed construction of a dwelling house impact assessable, it is also contrary to the objectives of       Summary
                         the amendment, which Council records “is a major amendment that seeks to support housing supply,                The proposed change is one Council has sought for many years and continuing to support the
                         housing choice, housing diversity and housing affordability …”. Making housing impact assessable is             underutilisation of higher density land for lower density outcomes will not improve housing choice and will
                         contrary to each and every of those objectives. The construction of a Dwelling House in a Medium Density        prevent achievement of dwelling targets, applying more pressure on less suitable parts of the Shire.
                         Residential Zone ought to remain categorized as accepted development with requirements.
                                                                                                                                         It is acknowledged that properties less than 500m2 are impractical for multiple housing and continue to
 5830014                 Concerned that the proposed changes will lead to urbanisation, over densification of our towns. We              list a dwelling house as a consistent use where the lot area does not exceed 500m2.
                         cherish the larger lots, laid back, peaceful environment within Noosa Shire. I don’t think that tiny stacked    The development of a dual occupancy should not be supported in the Medium Density Residential Zones
                         housing is in line with our community. I also think we need to safeguard the heritage character of the          if the site is large enough to viably accommodate a greater number of dwellings. For this reason, it is
                         houses in our area. I don’t think that a house should ever be inconsistent use of a town lot nor should         recommended that the use of dual occupancy be consistent (subject to code assessment) where the lot
                         council decide what must be built but rather allow for a development application to be decided upon per         area is less than 1,000m2. Above that size both a house and a dual occupancy should be inconsistent.
                         case with proper community consultation/ feedback. There is also a concern that developers/builders will
                         have an unfair advantage in purchasing medium/high density lots.
 5822340                 Take out the clause that you cannot build a house if the land is zoned medium density, high density etc.


 5825531                 This amendment is restricting current owners of dwelling houses to be able to sell their homes to
                         prospective buyers who may want to increase the size and scale of the existing home, yet allow
                         developers to build dual occupancy/multiple dwelling on the same block. This seems so unfair to the
                         current owners and provides an unfair advantage to developers who want to purchase these blocks of
                         land.
 5825024     23132017    Medium and high density residential zones need to allow for property owners to be able to replace existing
 and                     dwellings with single residential houses, (not just duplexes), to allow for families to build new homes and
 5824859                 continue living on their current properties.
                         Allowing the build of new single detached dwellings in medium and high density zones, would be
                         prioritising permanent residents over short term rentals as families need larger homes with 4 bedrooms,
                         families do not fit in 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom duplexes!
                         2 and even 3 bedroom duplexes will be used as short term rentals, as they do not suit /are not liveable,
                         for families who work and go to school in the area. Not permitting new single dwellings to be built in
                         medium and high density zones would be against and contradict councils plan to prioritise permanent
                         residents over short term rentals.
                         Our house along with others are approaching / at their ‘use by date’. Our house is old and needs to be
                         replaced with a new family home which is liveable, by providing enough space for adults plus school aged

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