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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                         private partnerships, incentives for developers, and streamlined approval processes for affordable
                         housing projects.
                         Re-evaluate the regulatory framework to remove barriers that stifle creativity and prevent the development
                         of innovative housing solutions. A more flexible and supportive planning scheme will encourage the
                         development of diverse and affordable housing options, helping to achieve the council's goals.
             23113004    Beachfront and beachside streets in some of Australia's most expensive suburbs isn't usually the target
                         for "affordable". 75m2 in some areas with those zonings are ridiculous. (I have been working with our
                         town plan since 1990).
 5826568                 Why is Noosa council trying to place the onus of affordable housing/cheaper housing on the private
                         individuals? It’s a very socialist/Marxist policy whilst simultaneously lining the pockets of developers.

             23055061    Cheap accommodation for workers is admirable but all workers have some travel time and distance to
                         contend with. Such top-storey workers accommodation would become a ghetto and very detrimental to
                         the Noosa brand.
             23055043    Large specific areas for rental accommodation will create future slums.
 5808529                 The amendment does not contain any cost analysis demonstrating the viability of what has been
                         proposed, no inducements will overcome the land value being a barrier to building affordable property in
                         Noosaville.
             23094937    Of total gross floor of affordable rental premises should be at least 60%. What is the point of allowing an
                         extra storey if you aren’t serious about increasing affordable permanent residences – 20% is a joke!
 5829852                 Small multiple dwellings are definitely not a solution for affordable housing so close to the beach, how do
                         you balance the land purchase cost and construction?
             23145647    The council policy decision requiring at least 75% of small affordable housing of not more than 75 m2s
                         be provided as a part of new development in the urban medium and high density zones of Noosa will not
                         achieve the intended outcomes. The high cost of land and rising building costs are significant and will
                         defeat the policy to provide low cost affordable housing.
 5829853                 The proposed approach is pretty much “social engineering” by forcing those that want to live in high
                         density areas to live in small 2 bedroom units. These units will not be “affordable housing” for obvious
                         reasons just check similar sized unit price levels and will not allow families to live in these areas.
                         I am all for “proper” affordable housing which needs to be subsidised and built where land is a lot cheaper
                         than in the high density zones of Noosaville. The Council needs to be realistic when using this term -
                         affordable housing. It has to be affordable!
 5825156                 We totally object to the Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Noosa Plan 2020 . If it were to be adopted, It
                         will devalue our property at 7/2-4 William Street , Noosaville by 33% . Obviously, the Councillors have
                         not had time to do an economical study. This proposal is a total disregard to hundreds of local property
                         owners, small local businesses and Noosa Council Rate Payers.
 5828354                 I do not believe that it is possible to have ""affordable accommodation"" in Noosa because property values
                         are so high. The only way would be if State Government builds and owns the property. Putting 4 stories
                         on Gympie Terrace will not provide cheap accommodation for workers because it's prime location with
                         highly sort after views. This will make the value of the accommodation very expensive and it will not be
                         affordable to the average worker.
 5821244                 While I understand the necessity of creating additional housing for residents and key workers, I believe
                         this plan fails to achieve that goal. Key workers are unlikely to afford these high-density living areas in
                         prime locations like Gympie Terrace. This plan appears to prioritize developers over the community’s
                         needs.
 5819720                 Not everybody can expect to find housing within the Noosa area. If people cannot find a place or afford
                         it, they have to move into the outskirts like it is usual everywhere.
 5824573                 I would like council to comprehensively consider the need to regulate/oversee the allocation of new
                         affordable homes to ensure that target populations eg. Health and education professionals and other key
                         worker roles, which are critical for a growing community are prioritised in the short, mid and long term.
                         I would want council to oversee the developers interests to ensure that affordable housing options are
                         sustainable long term options and offer high quality housing options to lower income professionals who
                         work and provide critical support to our community.
                         The artist impressions of these new multi residential dwellings look great but I note these are artist
                         impressions only. As such I have concerns re the comment that gardens and water features should not
                         be costly so as to not create expensive body corporate fees. Whilst I agree with keeping body corporate
                         fees as low as possible, I believe it is essential that green spaces and nature areas are essential to ensure
                         that people living in these apartments have quality considered aesthetics both inside and out. Correct


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