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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                         support for parking “in lui” contributions, this means the site will just continue to deteriorate and is not   Sustainability
                         renewable. (The building already has significant salt damp that needs rectification).                          The Planning Scheme incorporates an existing Sustainable Building Design Code which addresses many
                         Renewal would mean sustainable initiatives & affordable housing – all that the majority of Residents and       aspects of sustainability, in addition to what is already in the National Construction Code.
                         Businesses urgently wish to see, but there in NO path in current & proposed Planning that will see that        Land Lease Community Development
                         happen. Sadly cars in front of people. Surely Noosa Council has a social responsibility to assist in
                         providing good people and essential workers with a roof over their head.                                       It is assumed a ‘land lease community development’ is the equivalent of the defined land use of
                                                                                                                                        ‘Relocatable Home Park’. A Relocatable Home Park is currently consistent in most of the residential zones
                         Currently there is NO “strategy” to support this in Noosa Junction and after 25 years without a single new     and proposed to be allowed in the Community Facilities zone. It is acknowledged this use while it may be
                         development, same old same old will continue, energy inefficient buildings and tenants, businesses             more affordable is land consumptive and require a large site which is difficult to find in the Noosa Shire.
                         failing, people living in cars, empty shops and derelict buildings.
                                                                                                                                        Caretaker’s residences & live/work options
             23109190    The Proposed Amendments include incentives for incorporating affordable rental premises within mixed-          In the past ‘Caretaker’s residences’ have presented issues in the industrial estates in regard amenity of
                         use developments in the Major Centre Zone. Specifically, if the development is located in Noosa Junction       the residents. There are conflicts between residential expectation amenity and industrial uses. Noosa
                         or the Village Mixed Use precinct of the NBC, and the residential component consists entirely of small         industrial areas are not generally well serviced with public transport or open space facilities.
                         dwellings with a minimum of 20% of the total residential GFA allocated to affordable rental premises, the
                                                                                                                                        The current Planning Scheme incentivises small dwellings which have been well received by the market.
                         following provisions apply. The inclusion of these incentives are a positive step towards promoting
                                                                                                                                        Most unit developments since 2020 utilising these provisions.
                         affordable housing within Noosa Junction. However, there are several areas where these provisions
                         could be further refined to enhance their effectiveness and practicality.                                      The Planning Scheme building height in metres is an Acceptable outcome and can be varied slightly if
                                                                                                                                        proper justification is provided as part of the material change of use application.
                         -    The maximum height of 14 metres (4 storeys) is not sufficient to fully optimize the development
                              potential of these sites: increase it to 15 metres to allow for better architectural design, improved     It’s not entirely clear what submitter considers to be multi-storey. The planning scheme already allows
                              commercial opportunities at the ground floor and the possibility of incorporating car parking within      for 4 storey development in Hastings Street and on select sites such as in Serenity Close. Even higher
                              the building.                                                                                             buildings exist elsewhere. The only instances where maximum building heights are being increased (by
                                                                                                                                        2 metres) in these amendments are at Noosa Junction, the Noosa Business Centre and in Tewantin, and
                         -    Achieving the proposed maximum plot ratio of 2.15:1 could be challenging given the existing car
                                                                                                                                        only where 20% affordable rental premises are being achieved. These would allow for long term rentals
                              parking requirements and other development constraints. Without flexible car parking solutions such
                                                                                                                                        close to employment centres.
                              as contributions in lieu of on-site parking and/or shared parking arrangements, developers would find
                              it difficult to fully utilize the allowable floor area.                                                   Proposed amendments are seeking to increase housing choice and affordability with particular
                                                                                                                                        consideration of key workers.
                         -    Guidelines for the requirements for small dwellings and affordable rental premises lack clarity.
                                                                                                                                        Presumably the submitter supports secondary dwellings, which are facilitated throughout the Shire.
                         -    Allow for a variety of accommodation unit sizes from 35m 2 to 90m2 to cater to different demographics
                              including families and groups. This flexibility will help ensure that the housing supply meets the        There is no intention to make changes to the Open space and Recreation zone or the Environmental
                              diverse needs of the community.                                                                           Conservation zone. Most “green space” would fall within one of those zones.
                         -    The emphasis on 75m2 units does not provide enough incentive or flexibility to meet the varied            The Community Facilities zone is intended to accommodate a range of community activities, infrastructure
                              requirements of essential workers. There is a need for more diverse and smaller accommodation             activities, special residential uses, recreation activities and limited low scale ancillary business uses. At
                              options, particularly those that can function without the provision of car parking. Smaller studio        Cooroy for instance 62 Lake MacDonald Drive is in the Community Facilities zone because it was
                              dwellings are crucial for young professionals and transient workers who do not require large living       purchased to serve as an extension to the cemetery. It has never been earmarked for open space, nor
                              spaces.                                                                                                   was it ever the intention exotic pine trees remained on the site indefinitely. Affordable, inclusive rental
                                                                                                                                        housing has become a priority community use that is not accessible in the mainstream private market and
                         -    Smaller studio dwellings under 45m2 should not be required to provide on-site car parking. These
                                                                                                                                        for that reason Council has had to consider allowing it in the Community Facilities zone like other essential
                              units are ideal for occupants who rely on public transport, e-scooters, bicycles or other sustainable
                                                                                                                                        social infrastructure.
                              transportation options.
                                                                                                                                        Short term accommodation in Rural and Rural Residential Areas.
                         Essential worker accommodation needs to be diverse in size and shape ranging from as small as 35m2
                         to 90m2. This diversity ensures that the housing supply meets the varied needs of different workers from       The Planning Scheme has not changed and allows one secondary dwelling (granny flat/tiny house) on
                         single individuals to small families. Smaller studio dwellings, in particular, are crucial for young           Rural and Rural Residential property rented out for permanent accommodation only. These secondary
                         professionals and transient workers who do not require large living spaces. The current constraint and         dwellings are not permitted to be rented out for short term accommodation. Small scale Short term
                         bonus provisions for 75m2 units do not provide sufficient incentive for developers to create a diverse         accommodation in the rural areas is permitted providing the resident is residing onsite, such as cabins or
                         range of essential worker accommodation.                                                                       glamping tent.
                         Provide stronger incentives for developers to create a variety of unit sizes. This could include increased
                         height limits, reduced infrastructure charges or expedited approval processes for projects that incorporate
                         a range of essential worker accommodation. More significant incentives are needed to encourage the
                         development of varied unit sizes and types.
                         Remove the car parking requirement for studio dwellings under 45m2. This change acknowledges the
                         transportation habits of occupants in smaller units, who are more likely to use public transport, e-scooters
                         and bicycles. This will also make these units more feasible and attractive for development.
                         Encourage the integration of sustainable transport options within essential worker accommodation
                         developments. This includes providing facilities for bicycles, e-scooters and access to public transport.
                         These measures will support the overall goal of reducing car dependency and promoting environmentally
                         friendly transportation.
             23109123    The amendments fail to address the systemic issues contributing to housing unaffordability and lack of
                         diversity. The economic viability of redeveloping medium-density land for small dwellings needs thorough
                         analysis from real estate and economic experts.

                         The creation of feasible pathways for social or affordable housing is vaguely defined. The amendments
                         lack clear mechanisms or partnerships to ensure these pathways are practical and effective. Without
                         addressing the economic and regulatory barriers, the same obstacles that historically impeded affordable
                         housing developments will persist.



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