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
                         Expand Hospitality Precinct provisions to include bars, nightclubs, and hotels; establish clear                      For a detailed response to tourism sites see Sections 1 and 2 of this Table.
                         entertainment guidelines; and consider establishing a Safe Night Precinct.                                           The Hospitality Precinct already provides for entertainment uses such as bars, nightclubs, Hotels,
                         Increase the height limit, simplify provisions, and incentivize innovative solutions.                                Theatres and function centres.
                         Determine a maximum size that allows for effective yield, meeting the needs of families as well as couples.          In terms of housing outcomes please see a detailed response in Sections 4, 6 and 7 of this Table
                         Sizing should be capped at 120 m2 to allow for 3-bedroom units as part of the development mix. Remove
                         car parking requirements as a norm and consider location, public transport availability, proximity to work
                         hubs, and alternate forms of transport (scooters/bikes, etc.). Enhance incentives for diverse
                         accommodations.
                         Provide detailed viability studies, ensure transparent information sharing, and engage stakeholders in
                         collaborative planning. It is unreasonable and irresponsible to impose regulations that have not been
                         proven to be economically viable.
                         Highlight the shortcomings and lack of detailed evidence supporting financial viability.
                         Emphasize the need for comprehensive economic costings of the proposed amendments.
                         Address the timeline for large key sites to become shovel-ready and available for use.


7. Building Height
 Your Say    ECM         Submitter comments                                                                                                   Response                                                                                                       Recommendation
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 5780526                 The amendments recommend altering building height limits for residential developments at the Shire                   Noosa Council has a history of low-rise building heights so that the built form does not dominate the          That no change be made to
                         Business Centre and at Noosa Junction. The proposal is for developers to enjoy an extra storey, going                landscape. The tallest buildings and highest densities are not in or adjoining the major activity centres      proposed amendments as a
 5787994                 from 3 storeys to 4 storeys, if they incorporate some affordable rental housing. There are other incentives          where they might be expected but along the waterways.                                                          result of these submissions.
 5780532                 to encourage affordable housing. Council should not be abrogating a long-standing position on building               Three storey development (12 metres) has been allowed in parts of Noosaville, Noosa Heads and along
                         heights in the shire for the sake of a handful of affordable apartments (20% of yield from the development).         the beaches, and until 2006 in Tewantin. Hastings Street has a 4 storey height limit (15 metres), and
             23076589                                                                                                                         select development projects such as Settlers Cove also had 4 storeys. Scattered historical approvals have
             23094937    High Density Residential Zone Key sites adjoining major centres – do not agree with allowing increase to             also resulted in higher resort buildings, predominantly on waterfront.
                         4 stories. This should never be allowed in this area.                                                                As part of proposed amendments there is a proposal to revise building heights in just three areas and
                                                                                                                                              only in return for significant affordable housing outcomes (20% of the development).
 5787962                 Building heights should be kept at a maximum of three stories.
                                                                                                                                              These are:
 5790039                 The slogan reads "Different by Nature". It's the Nature part that matters. Not adjusting the storey height.          ▪    the Major Centre Zone and former bowls club site at Noosa Junction;
                         A slippery incline which can never ever be re-climbed once a precedent is set.
                                                                                                                                              ▪    Noosa Business Centre and the High Density Residential Zone adjoining the centre; and
 5783302                 I understand that council wishes to provide incentives for property developers to include affordable                 ▪    Tewantin District Centre Zone within the Donella Street precinct.
                         housing in your developments. However, I do not support the alteration of long-standing building height
                         restrictions to achieve this goal. I strongly believe that Noosa should not sacrifice a long-held principle
                         and 3 storey limit for what will ultimately be a small number of affordable apartments.                              In all these instances it was proposed building heights could only be increased by an additional 2 metres.
                                                                                                                                              In Tewantin it would mean a 3rd storey and in the other areas a 4th.
 5780704                 Altering the height limits in certain areas of the Shire from 3 stories to 4 stories is not something to be
                         taken lightly as the low level across the Shire is something that has helped keep the Noosa so attractive.           This additional building height within these specific defined areas is not considered to alter the generally
                         I feel there are other ways to meet the Housing Strategy without this compromise and in so don't support             low rise character of Noosa and realistically only few sites will take up the option to provide affordable
                         this change                                                                                                          rental housing with the additional 2 metres. Otherwise, existing height limits will still be applied.
                                                                                                                                              Broader state and national definitions categorise anything of 1-3 storeys as “low rise” and 4-8 storeys as
             23076594    I do not support four storey building heights, I want the area to retain its low rise village feel and to continue   “medium rise”. Suggestions that “high-rise” development is proposed, and comparisons with the Gold
                         to have that point of difference, It is why locals and visitors come here.                                           Coast are somewhat sensationalised.
 5806555                 I oppose allowing buildings to add an extra floor if they also include 20% of low cost accommodation.                In an area where conservation land, waterways and other constraints impede opportunity to designate
                                                                                                                                              additional land for housing, some centrally located land, close to public transport needs to be used more
 5748248                 Strongly against proposal to change Noosa Junction densities and height. 4 stories does not fit with the             efficiently in order to address housing needs.
                         Noosa Plan to have low rise buildings - it must be limited to 3 stories. Developers can get more
                         accommodation in Noosa Junction by just building a second storey.                                                    Building heights across the Shire will majority remain unchanged as part of the proposed amendments.
                                                                                                                                              The only location where this could occur are in the Major Centre Zone and old bowls club site at Noosa
 5795785                 I have concerns about letting go of the long-term ceiling of 3 storeys- a long-standing position on building         Junction, Noosa Business Centre and the High Density Residential Zone adjoining the centre and in
                         heights in the shire for the sake of a few affordable apartments (20% of yield from the development).                Tewantin District Centre Zone within the Donella Street precinct. Building heights can only be increased
                                                                                                                                              by an additional 2m in height and are subject to the development including 25% of affordable rental
             23087018    I don't support the increase of building height restrictions from 3 to 4 stories in any part of the Noosa Shire      premises.
                         as this would have a detrimental impact on the desirable village feel for which Noosa is renowned.
                                                                                                                                              The additional 2m in building height within these specific defined areas is not considered to alter the
 5784502                 Concerned about any alteration to building heights in the Shire.                                                     generally low rise village character of Noosa and not every site will realistically take up the option to
                                                                                                                                              provide affordable rental housing with the additional 2m. If they don’t there current building heights will
 5781702                 No 4 storey increase for Noosa Junction or no increase about Noosa Civic                                             still be applied.
 5790041                 I am especially concerned about raising building heights to 4 stories, anywhere in Noosa. Please don’t               An integrated traffic and land use study is currently underway to identify the implications of the proposed
                         do it. Those of us who have lived long enough know that the thin end of the wedge becomes a prying                   amendments and upgrades required to the road and intersection network. Providing more housing in
                         instrument to then push the door further open. Let’s not lose sight of Noosa’s specialness, which can be             Noosa Junction will increased the activation of the centre and will have positive impacts on the local
                         reductively reduced to just two things: it is totally surrounded by greenery and its buildings are no higher         economy and will help support local businesses in Noosa Junction. Noosa Junction is well located to
                         than trees. It is extremely unique in the globe.                                                                     public transport and services and more affordable housing options will allow key workers to live near or
                                                                                                                                              close to work therefore reducing impacts on the local traffic network.
             23114485    Retain height restrictions

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