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
 Reference   reference
             23063897    It would be lovely if affordable housing was achievable in the Noosa Shire, but the reality is construction
                         costs + developer profit is the main consideration
                         Assimilation to neighbourhood, robust construction and proximity to public transport & amenities factored
                         into success of social housing elsewhere.
                         Increased height & density elsewhere allowed the owners of old small 2 storey shops to make
                         redevelopment to 4 storeys feasible where they own / occupy and receive rent from the additional two
                         floor of accommodation.
                         I have also worked on new housing projects with a large success development company where they
                         recognised the need & provided accommodation specially for elderly residents in medium to high density
                         apartment over the top of or close to shopping precincts.
                         Adapting the town plan to encourage the redevelopment of barn construction supermarkets to high end
                         apartments over a shopping complex can avoid any more land clearing and provide opportunity for aging,
                         large house residents to downsize and provide more stock in the local housing market.
                         Ensure the revisions to the town plan acknowledge and cater for the location and visual appearance of
                         solar energy systems, chimneys, cafe kitchen/ bakery flues and air conditions. I see none of these in the
                         artist impressions presented. Having a roof or balcony comply with height limits & open space area then
                         covered in air condition units, flue extractors and aerials is a poor outcome. They are important and add
                         a huge expense and inconvenient to the design if not incorporated in the overall design.
                         Consult and learn from other Council’s around Australia who have successfully increased density in
                         nominated precincts into the town plan document.
                         Consult with experienced structure engineers about ways to reduce construction costs. If it costs less to
                         build 3 stories over a car park at 12.3 meters high rather than forced to fit in 12m - consider this as part
                         of the affordability model to be adopted. Providing a simple section with general floor to floor heights
                         showing ramp gradients would provide a far better method of coming up with maximum height of a building
                         rather than just stating round figures like 8m and 12m etc.
                         Never underestimate the value of good orientation & openable windows /cross air ventilation in this
                         housing type. It is only affordable if you don’t need excess energy to make it liveable.
             23108595    The proposed changes have not been thoroughly investigated in terms of the actual likelihood of
                         successful implementation. Many of the properties being rezoned may not see the proposed changes
                         occur due to market dynamics and logistical challenges. The market itself dictates the feasibility of these
                         changes, and without thorough investigation, the aim to achieve improved housing may simply not
                         materialize. The proposed rezoning could face significant barriers, making it an impractical solution to the
                         housing issue. The focus on residential use over tourist use within prime real estate (eg: waterfront)
                         locations is unlikely to alleviate the growing lack of housing affordability options.
                         Developing tourism infrastructure in the hinterland will generate new employment opportunities,
                         particularly in areas where affordable housing is more viable. This initiative will support local economies
                         and contribute to community well-being by providing residents with accessible job options within their
                         vicinity. By focusing on regions where affordable housing is more feasible, we can ensure that the
                         workforce required for new tourism developments has access to suitable living conditions. This strategy
                         not only addresses housing affordability but also helps in retaining a stable workforce for the tourism and
                         hospitality sector. Explore other areas within the Noosa region for developing affordable and diverse
                         housing options. This approach prevents the need to rezone existing visitor accommodation areas,
                         thereby preserving their use exclusively for tourism purposes.
             23094949    Amendments to the Medium and High Density areas will not make apartments more affordable
             and         Housing affordability and availability is not just a Noosa problem, it is a national and international problem.
             23101846    Providing incentives for developers to build smaller apartments on expensive blocks of land without
                         relaxing height covenants will not work
                         Zoning changes in places like Gympie Terrace will not result in more permanent accommodation
                         becoming available. What it will do is eventually create a bunch of very tired holiday accommodation sites
                         reducing the visual appeal of these precincts.
                         The Council needs to put its energy into creating progressive solutions to these issues. Popular places
                         all around the world have to deal with tourism and affordability. Noosa will need to do the same and hard
                         thinking will be required
 5829787                 The changes are unlikely to increase the supply of affordable accommodation in the short or long term.
                         Small Multiple Dwellings in MDRZ will not be affordable. A small increase in supply will not materially
                         affect prices. That is because it is small relative to the overall market and it competes with nearby
                         properties, to which its prices are tied. The cost of small multiple dwellings developed in MDRZ and
                         HDRZ of Noosa is not likely to be affordable given the premium on the land value of properties in these
                         zones particularly in the eastern beaches and along the river system and near Noosa Junction.
                         There is no evidence presented to demonstrate that the proposed changes will have the desired effect
                         other than a brief reference to median rents.


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