NOOSA PLAN 2020 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 - POST PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR FINAL STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL APPROVAL · Attachment 1 Table of submissions

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                         planting will also ensure environmental cooling and help with energy consumption and therefore reduce
                         bills.

 5817187                 If read correctly the plan sets to refine parts of Gympie Terrace to high density in order to house key
                         workers. I have trouble understanding how the key workers could afford to live in these accommodations
                         considering the cost to develop will be extortionate and no accommodation in that vicinity is affordable,
                         especially considering cost of purchase, development, infrastructure.
                         The plan also mentions allow boarding accommodation along Pacific Avenue but provides no information
                         on infrastructure costs associated with said accommodation. Is Noosa Council continuing to charge
                         exorbitant infrastructure fees for boarding accommodation?
                         There is also no evidence of how the Noosa plan will ensure affordable accommodation will follow
                         through. The development called The Whitely was meant to be affordable and it is far from affordable,
                         unless the 30% of income is based on a very high level of remuneration.
 5828945                 I believe that it is flawed reasoning to think that increasing housing supply will address housing
                         affordability. All these changes will do is create problems for the existing local population. Please do not
                         increase density or height limits within zonings as it will just lead to other issues such as increased traffic
                         congestion especially during holidays. Noosa is beautiful because it has a low density urban environment,
                         cramming people into small dwellings only leads to social problems and further removes people from our
                         wonderful natural environment.
 5814997                 While increasing affordable housing for more younger people is needed careful consultation with every
                         ratepayer is needed. Ratepayers feel their preferences are being ignored.

 5818217     23121619    I agree that more small single level units are needed for older residents, which would be preferable to
                         aged care facilities. Giving people independence. Utilising large blocks or by joining two blocks together,
                         you could fit 6 to 8 units. This model could also work in two story units for young families to keep the
                         price down and give them a small yard for children.
                         Creating feasible pathways for the development of additional social or affordable housing - I’m not sure
                         how you will manage this one. Is there government funding available? If there is can additional homes
                         be knocked down and more units put on those blocks so that multiple families can live there rather than
                         just one small family.?
             23108603    South-east Queensland and Noosa has a rapidly expanding population and a lack of affordable housing.
                         There is substantial evidence that poor state and local planning has caused this housing problem.
                         Noosa has a very strong character with a unique way of life and natural environment that makes Noosa
                         special and should not be subject to rampant development. But - Noosa council must find housing styles
                         and densities within its local planning scheme and to start seriously looking at answers rather that finding
                         reasons not to meet the housing problem. In last two years, three applications for affordable housing were
                         refused by council in Noosa, Tewantin and Cooroy.
                         The amendment No. 2 does not support a solution to the housing crisis. It could be dozens of years
                         before the rezoning of strata properties MIGHT make way for affordable/social housing. Setbacks and
                         parking requirements limit the feasibility of secondary dwellings. Home sharing rentals are considered
                         legal. Many large homes could be modified to form 2 and 3 apartments under new planning schemes.
                         Noosa Shire is one of few councils within Australia which does not allow the development of Dual
                         Occupancy (One Title). Noosa Shire is one of the few councils within Australia which does not allow the
                         development of a strata titled duplex – in a residential zone, (conditional that it does not adjoin a lot with
                         existing duplex approval). Many councils within Australia are encouraging smaller residential lots down
                         to 300m2. Noosa council minimum lot size is 600m2. The minimum size Rural Residential lots in Noosa
                         shire is 20,000m2. Within the same street/road, but in the adjoining council the minimum size lot is
                         6,000m2
 5808118                 The incentives for land owners and developers to build affordable house are of very little value. I believe
                         the affordability is related to the land value not the dwelling size. High and medium-density areas often
                         occupy premium locations (near beaches, rivers, etc.), these changes will not translate to affordable
                         housing.
                         Focusing on the low-density zone for affordable housing initiatives seems more practical. Allowing blocks
                         800m2 to be duplex-zoned or split into two 400m2 parcels or 700m2 into two 350m2 would assist more
                         than targeting high density and medium density properties only.
             23104865    I acknowledge and support the Council's efforts to address the significant unmet housing needs in Noosa
             and         Shire. The need for housing for key workers, older residents, people with disabilities, those in crisis, first
             23108587    home buyers, and those qualifying for housing assistance is undeniable.
                         The Council's initiative to increase the availability of smaller dwellings, accessible homes, and other
                         diverse housing types is commendable and necessary for our growing community. However, it is crucial
                         to carefully consider the specific impacts of these changes on existing properties and neighbourhoods
                         like Tewantin where the proposed amendments may have unintended negative consequences.

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