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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                         Reviewing the Tourist Accommodation Zone to both rezone some areas for permanent residents and
                         neighbourhoods and a broader range of local business uses, as well as including certain existing resorts
                         in the Tourist Accommodation zone - I don’t have a problem so much with this ,but if anything new is built
                         that we keep the three stories high criteria. I would hate for multilevel buildings to suddenly become
                         allowed and then the whole of the Noosa being ruined and turned into another Maroochydore. Once a
                         couple are built it will open the floodgates to hundreds of multilevel apartments. And while I have brought
                         this up I’m also not happy with the fact that Noosa Springs owners sold off their land for Parkridge to be
                         built and now they think that they can just bully the residents to give up open Spaces and koala habitat
                         for the original hotel that was supposed to be built on the Parkridge land. And build it still and have their
                         cake and eat it too.
             23109493    We do not support 4 story buildings as a standard across the Noosa LGA. Four stories, in specific sites          Council engaged a local architect to provide concept drawings to ensure a 4 storey building can fit within
                         and limited in total number, with good space around them however, seems an appropriate policy to                 a 14m built form including allowances for commercial floor to ceiling heights on the ground floor. These
                         generate accommodation for local workers. These sites must promote cycling and walking as a means to             concepts were available for viewing as part of the advertised amendment package. It is considered 14
                         get to work or a connection (bus) to work.                                                                       metres is sufficient for a 4 storey building.
             23101565    The proposed amendments would be more effective if incentives such as height bonuses and car parking             It is unclear how an additional metre of height would allow buildings to better meet the needs of the
                         reductions were offered to encourage smaller dwelling typologies.                                                community and enhance the urban landscape of Noosa, unless it is referencing roof pitch and articulation.
                                                                                                                                          If so that is less compatible with rooftop activation/ utilisation.
                         Support height bonuses in the Major Centre zone for Noosa Junction where the residential component
                         provides for small affordable dwellings. However elsewhere in residential zones, also recommend an               Regarding Affordable Housing, other avenues exist for proponents to have their proposal assessed by
                         increase in building height to allow at least an additional storey where the majority of the units small         the State and height restrictions of the planning scheme may not be adhered to anyway.
                         dwellings and provide affordable housing.                                                                        Consecutive Noosa Planning schemes have applied an 8 metre height limit although slight relaxations to
                                                                                                                                          this have been given for achieving roof pitch, particularly where minimum floor heights are necessary. It
             23109083    The height provisions still pose challenges to achieving optimal development outcomes. The 14-meter              is noted that the QDC generally allows a height of 8.5 metres by comparison, although it has not seemed
                         height limit seems arbitrary and does not provide sufficient flexibility for developers to incorporate various   necessary to match this. 9 metres is not considered necessary and it would still be preferable to assess
                         design elements and maximize the use of available space.                                                         an individual proposal on its merits if circumstances genuinely called for this allowance.
                         The 14-meter height limit restricts the ability to design buildings that effectively integrate commercial        It is recommended that the allowance for one additional storey in height in exchange for delivery of
                         activities at the ground level, residential spaces above, and necessary amenities such as car parking and        affordable rental premises proceed and time be allowed to test this in the building market.
                         communal areas. An additional meter would provide significant flexibility to achieve more practical and
                         aesthetically pleasing designs.
                         Allowing a 15-meter height limit would enable developers to create more viable commercial and mixed-
                         use spaces. This additional height can accommodate a range of uses that contribute to the vibrancy and
                         economic health of Noosa, including ground-floor retail, mid-level office spaces, and upper-level
                         residential units.
                         Increasing the height limit aligns with the strategic intent and outcomes outlined in the draft Noosa Plan,
                         which aim to support a vibrant mixed-use centre. Greater height flexibility supports these goals by
                         enabling more innovative and effective development solutions.
                         Adjust the maximum height provision from 14 meters to 15 meters. This change will provide the necessary
                         flexibility for developers to design buildings that better meet the needs of the community and enhance the
                         urban landscape of Noosa.
                         Use the increased height limit to promote mixed use developments that integrate commercial, residential,
                         and community spaces. This approach supports the strategic goals of creating a dynamic and vibrant
                         urban centre.
                         Offer additional height bonuses for developments that incorporate green building practices and
                         sustainable design elements. This incentive can encourage environmentally friendly development that
                         benefits both the community and the environment.
             23109126    The proposed additional storey at a maximum of 2.0 meters is considered to be too restrictive on built
                         form. We consider that an additional storey at 3.0 metres (total building height of 15.0 metres) would be
                         a more appropriate outcome – allowing for superior design and built-form outcomes, and better integration
                         of commercial and retail spaces at the ground floor.
             23145960    I feel the proposed extra storey height amendments are reasonable and considered. There will be strongly
                         voiced views and opposition to this by some who will point to this being an erosion of a longstanding point
                         of Noosa difference managed in Noosa Planning schemes. However, I believe the changes are in
                         appropriate locations with appropriate assessment benchmarks and realistically cannot be said to be a
                         thin edge of the wedge that will ultimately spread and destroy the character of Noosa.
             23108597    Whilst we note the incentive of additional height has been included in site-specific locations if 20% of the
                         GFA is affordable rental premises, we would welcome the issue of height for affordable housing to be re-
                         considered more generally. We suggest that the 3-storey height limit of 8.0m is lifted to 9.0m to allow for
                         modern building design and certification requiring 3.0m floor to floor. From a safety perspective, this also
                         assists with additional clearance for ceiling fans as a mechanism for low cost ventilation. Funding for air
                         conditioning is typically not available for State funded social housing projects.




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