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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                         metres in size. This area is populated by long term residents, families with young children and members
                         of the 50+ demographic. Our property sits in the centremost point where Delorme St meets Safari St.
                         Key concerns with proposed amendments:
                         1. An increase in dwellings and therefore the residential capacity will be severely unsafe. There is not
                         enough suburban infrastructure at present to keep current residents safe, let alone handle a potential
                         increase in residents to this area which is clearly the aim of these amendments. These streets do not
                         have a single footpath, they have minimal working street lights and both sides of the street have uneven
                         nature strips which are unfit for a pram, wheelchair, walking aid or even for a small child walk to down
                         safely. To walk down these streets it is almost always necessary to have to walk on the road for secure
                         footing which means avoiding parked cars and oncoming traffic along a sloping street with a hill in both
                         directions. Children, parents with prams, the disabled and the elderly are doing this on a daily basis and
                         we have witnessed multiple situations where our own children, family members with a disability and other
                         long term residents almost get hit by a car.
                         The danger is heightened when there is an even greater increase in traffic from construction vehicles.
                         This has been evident in the past 18 months when the (two laned) street is reduced to one lane because
                         of the congestion caused by construction vehicles. Previously, when the Council has been to consider
                         the possibility for a footpath in Safari St to allow for residents to move safely about their community, the
                         council replied "this is not a high priority area." If the safety of current residents is not a priority in this
                         area, then why is it the chosen locale for affordable housing projects with an aim of increased residential
                         capacity? The safety of the community and current long term residents is more important than revenue
                         raising and dwelling expansion, when there is not the proper infrastructure to do so safely in the proposed
                         area.
                         2. Financial and societal impact to current long term residents has not been considered. The changes to
                         this plan and ability for future rebuilding and renovation will affect the potential values of the properties in
                         these streets. As many of the properties in Delorme St are over the 600 square metre threshold, their
                         current investment opportunity has changed substantially. This also means that if any of these properties
                         were to be impacted by fire, flood or other catastrophic natural disaster the owners are restricted from
                         rebuilding a single dwelling residence again. They would be forced to replace their homes with multiple
                         small dwellings which would have profound impacts on not only their lives, but insurance cover, long term.
                         3. Community Engagement plans should include direct communication with residents specifically
                         affected. The importance of communication with the public was a key message in the elections past and
                         present for Noosa Council. To our knowledge, no residents of Delorme St or Safari St have been
                         approached or informed directly for consultation or discussion about these amendments. There has been
                         no research or impact studies shared with residents that outline the economic, societal or infrastructure
                         benefits that these amendments will have directly on them. This is an expectation by ratepayers as
                         contributing members of this community.
                         In conclusion, whilst we support the strategy of increased affordable housing in the Noosa Shire, without
                         an educated and considered planning process customised to specific addresses, where community safety
                         and financial prosperity is paramount, the current amendments for this locale just do not serve the best
                         interest of the long term residents who currently call these streets home.


   5.2. Pomona and Cooroy
 Your Say    ECM         Submitter comments                                                                                                 Response                                                                                                        Recommendation
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 5808887                 Overall, I am against amendments that increase the density of our Shire, especially the Hinterland                 They level of concern from Pomona residents is noticeably high however some submissions gave little             That a change be made to the
                         Villages, particularly Pomona.                                                                                     insight into what specific proposed amendments they were objecting to.                                          proposed      amendments         in
                         I would like to note the initial findings of the Pomona Placemaking Study. Residents overwhelmingly told           The proposed planning scheme amendments were prepared before the Place Project commenced and                    response to submissions to:
                         council they don’t want the town to change, they want to preserve the small, unique village look and feel          the two projects are quite distinct. The fact that residents like the town the way it is acknowledged however   ▪ retain the current Noosa Plan
                         and restrict development. The proposed changes are not in line with this feedback in any way. They                 the lack of housing choice has been raised as an issue, particularly for senior residents.                        2020 small dwelling definition
                         change and densify the town, they erode the character and they open up development. The people of                  There are people in Pomona with unmet housing needs. Ideally these needs could be met within the                  and small dwelling size of
                         Pomona must be listed to and the amendments must reflect the views expressed in the Place Plan, views              existing built form however that is not realistic. At the 2021 census almost 98% of occupied private              100sqm of gross floor area.
                         that have been consistent for many years.                                                                          dwellings in Pomona were separate houses, most of which have 3 or more bedrooms, while 60% of                   ▪ retain the current Noosa Plan
                         Pomona people prioritise and value low impact, low scale, low density living. The Hinterland Villages              households consist of just 1 or two people. There are no retirement facilities, and very few flats or town        2020 small dwelling bonus
                         Code states low density specifically. These amendments fly in the face of the values of Pomona residents           houses for older residents who want to stay in their community but may not manage a larger house and              provisions as opt-in rather than
                         and must not go ahead.                                                                                             yard anymore. At 2021, 16 people were living in caravans, it would be more by now. Home ownership                 mandatory in the Medium and
                         I object to the failure to set min and max number of relocatable homes. This is essentially a blank cheque         rates are high with over 85% of occupied private homes owned with or without a mortgage but accordingly           High Density Residential zone;
                         for development.                                                                                                   there are few properties available for rent. Increasing housing choice is necessary and because of              ▪ make      dual      occupancies
                                                                                                                                            constrains such as flood hazard and bushfire potential as well as riparian values and agricultural lands          consistent on lots less than
             23145604    We recognise the seriousness of the housing situation not only here but all over the nation. This is a             there is limited scope for expansion of urban development.                                                        1000sqm in the Medium
                         problem that will not be remedied easily, as if it is done haphazardly will fuel social discontent and             This package of amendments includes no proposed increase to the number of Medium Density                          Density Residential zone; and
                         community anger.                                                                                                   Residential Zoned lots. Even in 2020 the lots zoned Medium Density Residential were nearly all                  ▪ make      dual      occupancies
                         Small homes of 75m2 for 1 & 2 bedroom units obviously are not for families. Which has raised the belief                                                                                                                              inconsistent of lots 1000sqm or
                         that they must be for singles or parents with 1 child.

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