2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Final New Noosa Plan Part 1-3 and 5-6 Track Change version

 Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
 Part 3 Strategic Framework
 3.3 Strategic Outcomes
 3.3.1 Settlement
     The strategic outcomes for settlement by 2041 are:
     (a)   Settlement remains dispersed and largely shaped and bound by Noosa's natural features and large open space reserves
           including the hinterland ranges, Noosa River and lakes system, national parks, State forests and the coastline.
     (b)   Urban development is consolidated and confined to urban areas within Urban Boundaries. These boundaries are defined to
           maintain the distinct character of individual communities; avoid biophysical constraints and natural hazards; protect
           environmental values and landscape features; protect natural resources and quality farming land; and plan for the effective
           and efficient delivery of infrastructure and services. The boundaries also reflect the outcomes of detailed local investigations.
     (c)   Noosa Shire continues to be characterised by a series of compact, low­rise towns and villages.
     (d)   New rural residential development is contained within rural residential zoned areas with no further rural residential
           development outside these areas.
     (e)   Outside urban and rural residential areas, lands are maintained for their rural, landscape and biodiversity values. The
           hinterland accommodates vibrant villages, rural living, agricultural and complementary enterprises, and natural bushland
           tracts against a backdrop of mountains, ranges and waterways.
     (f)   The defined boundaries of urban and rural residential areas are maintained and adhered to, as are the limited subdivision
           yields outside of urban areas.
     (g)   There is sufficient land to cater for urban development within already committed areas.
     (h)   The majority of new growth is located in the existing urban areas of Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Tewantin and Cooroy.
     (i)   Settlement in the coastal communities where located within the Coastal Protection and Scenic Amenity overlay area and is
           limited and designed and sited to not compromise coastal environmental features and key landscape elements.
     (j)   On Noosa North Shore no further subdivision is permitted. The area is largely dedicated for conservation. Limited visitor
           accommodation and services are provided for in the Tourism Accommodation Zone and the Recreation and Open Space
           Zone.
     (k)   Attractive and diverse living opportunities are available including for key workers, low income earners and the elderly. A
           significant proportion of new developments comprise smaller dwellings located close to activity centres, with ease of access
           to public and active transport networks.
     (l)   The community is serviced by a hierarchy of business centres, with the Noosa Business Centre at Noosaville and Noosa
           Junction being the highest level centres. District and local activity centres also service community needs.
     (m)   Activity centres are designed to be active and vibrant mixed use centres with excellent transport and opportunities for
           community interaction and employment.
     (n)   Noosa continues to be a highly regarded destination for visitors from around Australia and overseas. Varying types of
           accommodation and services cater for visitor needs.
     (o)   Development of the built environment and infrastructure is undertaken in a distinctive 'Noosa style'. This is largely contributed
           by skilled designers aware of the emerging styles, as well as approaches extolled by the Noosa Design Principles.
     (p)   Development in Noosa Shire has a distinctly low key and understated style that avoids features and prominent symbols
           normally associated with larger metropolitan areas such as the proliferation of signage, high rise buildings and traffic lights.
           In main street style centres, drive­​through fast food premises are avoided.
     (q)   Private development built over public open space or community owned land is minor and complements public use and
           enjoyment of the area. Private structures over public waterways are minor and only for the purpose of accessing watercraft.
     (r)   A significant proportion of Noosa Council's energy needs are obtained from renewable sources and Council has set a target
           of zero net emissions by 2026.
     (s)   Council works with the community to encourage energy efficiency, and take up and investment in renewable energy
           opportunities.
     (t)   Development is designed to suit the subtropical climate; to incorporating materials that are recycled or have low levels of
           embodied energy; and to be energy, water and waste efficient.


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