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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 5808839                 I do not support four storey building heights / structures anywhere in the shire, including Noosa Junction         Submitter Comment about height limits in residential areas is noted. There is no Council routine of
                         where a four-storey structure is proposed to aid in creating affordable housing. Leave the height                  approving relaxations for wealthy owners. Some proponents have rigorously challenged height limitations
 5808842                 restrictions that are currently in place, as is, across the shire                                                  with large buildings and where for instance minimum floor levels need to be met for flood immunity there
 and                                                                                                                                        may be slight modification to height limit. Some approvals are the result of court orders rather than Council
 5808849                                                                                                                                    decision.
 5808858                                                                                                                                    Submitter suggestion that developers should be incentivised to provide affordable housing within the
                                                                                                                                            existing height restrictions and environmental requirements is noted however incentivising will always
 5808410                 Do not change height restrictions, we don’t need another Gold Coast.                                               lead to compromise somewhere, whether that is height, site cover, number of carparks, charging of fees
                                                                                                                                            and charges etc. The areas where height is proposed to be modified have minimal residential neighbours
 5791675                 Ensure height limits are maintained in residential areas, stop allowing relaxations for wealthy owners
                                                                                                                                            to affect.
 5808857                 We do not support amending Noosa's long-standing restrictions on building heights in Noosa Junction                It is noticed that some submitters are conditionally opposed to height increases in that they are not
                         and other areas of the Shire. These height restrictions are essential for preserving Noosa's village               considered appropriate in many established areas but that the Noosa Business Centre may be able to
                         atmosphere and unique character, contributing to its reputation as an exceptionally well-designed coastal          absorb the increased height.
                         region. Increasing building heights would undermine the aesthetic and environmental values that attract
                                                                                                                                            Good planning suggests the highest buildings should be in our highest order centres in proximity to
                         residents and visitors alike. Developers should be incentivised to provide affordable housing within the
                                                                                                                                            employment and transport. They should not be on the beach or river where they are overshadowing
                         existing height restrictions and environmental requirements.                                                       public open space or blocking views.
             23108865    Strongly objects to the proposal to increase building height limits from the current 1-3 storeys (Medium
                         Density) to 4 storeys (High Density).
                         If it’s not the State pressuring Council to fast-track urban infill development, including raising our building
                         height limits to 4+ Storeys (high-density), who is? There’s no evidence a groundswell of residents have
                         lobbied Council to diminish Noosa’s amenity with higher and more intensive development.
             23109358    Residential building heights should be maintained. Low rise and ‘village feel’ are synonymous with Noosa
                         (alongside conservation), without this the area will eventually become an extension of the rest of the
                         sunshine coast and will lose visitors. Uphold the Noosa Plan. Four storeys in Noosa Junction will be
                         detrimental to the look and feel of our local village.
 5803241                 The strict 8m height limit has become an integral part of Noosa's character. It has enabled the creation
                         of a built form that sets Noosa (and the surrounding suburbs) apart from all other coastal towns in SEQ.
                         It ensures that the landscape takes precedence and tree canopies are always visible above buildings. I
                         think it would be disappointing to give this height datum away when the council has worked so hard to
                         maintain it for many years.
 5828945                 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.
 5828354                 I don't support any increase to building heights over 3 storeys anywhere in Noosa.

 5773225     23124789    Noosa has an established reputation as being different and natural. I do not support any increase in
                         building height limits from the current 3 storeys over carpark, especially not as a 'sweetener' for
                         developers.
             23055061    Allowing 4 storey buildings at Noosa Junction would be an unacceptable deterioration in the landscape
                         of Noosa and make it less desirable as a destination.
 5821244                 I am strongly against the height and number of levels of the proposed development in Lanyana Way.
                         Allowing buildings in these areas to rise to four stories and reach heights of 14 meters directly contravenes
                         the Noosa Council's own regulations as detailed in Factsheet 6, which limits the number of levels in high-
                         density living areas. Noosa has thrived under the three-story height limit, creating a visually stunning
                         community that has resisted the high-rise trends that plague the rest of the Sunshine Coast. Adhering to
                         this standard is crucial to prevent the gradual erosion of this vital rule. Any increase in building height will
                         set a dangerous precedent, leading to a future where Noosa resembles the Gold Coast, which is
                         unacceptable.
 5819059                 Please ensure that the Height Restrictions are maintained, as this is part of the allure of this locale. Do
                         not allow sneaky ways around the levels allowed.
 5818875                 The height restrictions in Noosa is what has always separated the unique look and feel from any other
                         seaside towns in the world. Please do not ruin this environment.....It is so special and beautiful!!
 5818539                 Opposed to the proposed changes that would allow the construction of high-rise buildings in Noosa. The
                         essence and charm of Noosa are defined by its natural beauty and its absence of high-rise structures,
                         distinguishing it from other urbanised areas such as Surfer’s Paradise.
                         Noosa’s identity and brand is intrinsically linked to its environment-focused ethos, a lack of high-rise
                         buildings, lack or round-a-bouts and traffic lights, a focus on our national parks and other protective
                         philosophies put into place decades ago.
                         Permitting the construction of any building exceeding three storeys within the Noosa Shire would
                         irreparably alter the character of our beloved region. It would unleash an armada of greedy developers
                         who would gradually chip away at any remaining restrictions, and Noosa as we know it would be lost


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