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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                         forever. It is crucial that a restriction on building height to 3 storeys be enshrined in local law, permanently,
                         to preserve Noosa’s unique identity for future generations.
                         There can never be high-rise apartments in Noosa. We should not permanently degrade what makes
                         Noosa so special, simply to appease short-term thinking globalist politicians and economists who are
                         obsessed with a mindless “growth at any cost” mantra that leaves over-population and environmental ruin
                         everywhere it touches. No high-rises in Noosa. Ever. "
             23109184    Raised building heights, tiny home clusters and more unit blocks in the suburbs will unavoidably result in
                         loss of amenity and planning conflicts.
             23115995    We strongly object to the proposal to increase building height limits from the current 1-3 storeys (Medium
                         Density) to 4 storeys (High Density). This has successfully been fought against by Noosa residents for
                         many decades, resulting in the uniqueness and beauty of Noosa today.
             23108584    While supporting housing development in and around this major centre (e.g. shop top housing and
                         rezoning surrounding streets to medium density) allowing four storeys goes against Noosa’s long-held
                         commitment to low rise, and creates a precedent for allowing four stories in other locations in the Shire.
                         It is not worth destroying the village atmosphere and Noosa’s long held values for what will be only a
                         small number of ‘affordable’ dwellings that will no doubt not be delivered until long into the future when
                         the housing situation will be substantially different. The Junction is a unique part of Noosa’s heritage and
                         the gateway to its major attractions. Few people visit Noosa without driving through or visiting the
                         Junction. To retain the current laid back and friendly village look and feel the current height restrictions
                         should not be altered.
                         Four storeys will not only create extra traffic congestion and parking issues, it will also create a city
                         atmosphere, shaded streetscapes, wind tunnel effects, and obstruction of traditional views that will impact
                         the appeal of local businesses, of the Junction, and of Noosa itself.
                         Similarly, for the same reasons, four storeys are not supported in the business centre. However, the
                         arguments for retaining low density are not as compelling here, given the area is primarily new build,
                         mostly commercial in nature, and not part of Noosa’s historic central district. If there MUST be high rise
                         to meet housing targets then it should be here, where services and transport are available, and close to
                         the industrial area and hospital where a good deal of employment is located.
 5791675                 Do not allow 4 stories in the junction, allow housing over shops utilise the coles site for local resident
                         housing. Force this owner to provide suitable housing not more large bottle shop retail spaces (Barks
                         visuals are nice but not what will be built -it will be a wall of more white concrete)
 5806872                 Ensure that the 12m height limit cannot be relaxed for any reason, especially along Gympie Tc. No
                         concessions at all! All car parking requirements for a development must be adhered to.
             23098611    The height of new development causing significant loss of privacy of properties on Nairana Rest. The
                         wide hinterland view and river glimpses changed to windows, balconies, or white walls of the neighbouring
                         properties and the solar panels, added above the maximum height of the building. Proposal: restrict the
                         height of new developments on Bottlebrush Ave to 2 storey and a garage under, not to diminish the value
                         of properties on the street behind.
 5754267                 Very concerned about any proposal for 4 storey buildings anywhere. Noosa is getting too dense and
                         putting 4 storey buildings in areas already struggling with traffic and parking is a folly. Please think very
                         carefully about anything beyond 2nd storey at Noosa Junction. Let's move this kind of accommodation
                         to near Civic or areas beyond, so that the accommodation remains for workers not for investors.
 5788841                 Please don’t destroy the character of Noosa Junction, by allowing 4 stories. I prefer any higher rise
                         accommodation to be sited near Noosa Civic.
             23109584    If Noosa Council wishes to provide more permanent housing then maybe consider expanding the Noosa
                         Civic area like ‘The Hoff’. Maybe consider increasing height limits in this area.
             23113058    Why isn't the council approving more developments around the Civic Centre precinct and
                         permitting increased building heights in this area? Taller buildings would provide more housing in a
                         location that already has the necessary transport and commercial infrastructure.
             23094949    We do not want the height in areas like Hastings Street, Little Cove, Noosa Sound, Noosa River to change,
             23101846    but in areas like Noosa Junction and the surrounds of Noosa Civic, there should be precincts of
                         5-6 stories of residential on top of commercial spaces.
                         Why is the council not approving more around the Civic centre precinct, and allowing height
                         increases for this hub/area?. Taller building heights would allow for more accommodation in an area
                         which employs many people with already inbuilt transport and commercial infrastructure to support it.
 5818217     23121619    I don’t agree with multi-storey buildings and I also think that prices need to be capped, otherwise
                         everything will immediately become too expensive. It would be good for these to be kept as rental
                         properties, especially for workers that work locally in the hospitality and restaurant industries as we are
                         predominantly a tourist location.

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