2021-12-13 GC Agenda - Item 8 -Attachment 1 - Housing Needs Assessment

       (f) Additional smaller dwellings on traditional house sites and small dwelling units in
           centres are provided so that the housing mix and choice better reflect community
           needs.
       (g) Council will support the Federal and State Government and community based not-for-
           profit entities in delivering a diverse and comprehensive range of social and affordable
           housing options.
       (h) Major residential developments will be encouraged to incorporate a range of housing
           types including more affordable housing products for the entry buyer and low-income
           housing markets.
       (i) Noosa Shire's exceptional residential character and amenity is derived from the
           subtropical climate, relatively low scale/low rise built environment, quality building
           designs and the presence of landscaped open space around buildings. This amenity
           and character is maintained owing to its significance in protecting the lifestyle valued by
           residents.
       (j) Carparking associated with residential buildings is not the dominant built form element
           when viewed from the street front.
       (k) Outside of the urban footprint limited areas for additional rural residential lifestyles
           provide residents with a semi-rural living option. These areas are well defined and do
           not extend beyond existing rural residential zoned land. Development in these areas is
           located and designed to avoid conflicts with rural land uses or environmental values.
       (l) The planning scheme protects sites for specific housing styles such as residential care,
           retirement villages and relocatable home parks.
       (m) The planning scheme protects areas for visitor accommodation where a range of
           accommodation styles support the local tourism industry.
       (n) Neighbourhoods of permanent housing are protected from short-term visitor
           accommodation that would impact on the amenity enjoyed by residents, however
           residents may share their home with guests in a well managed fashion to limit potential
           impacts.
       (o) Party houses, as defined under the Planning Act 2016, are restricted from being
           established in Noosa Shire.



7.2        Residential Zones
The Low Density Residential Zone accommodates predominantly detached housing and therefore
also secondary dwellings, community residences and rooming accommodation where they can be
integrated with the low density residential built form. This is the predominant urban residential zone
throughout the Shire. Lot sizes and built form vary significantly based on location and age of
development. The planning scheme specifies a minimum lot size of 600m2 however in the hinterland
villages of Kin Kin, Boreen Point, Cooran and Pomona it is 2,000m2 or 1,000m2 if connected to
sewerage reticulation. There are however areas or large lots that cannot be further developed
because they are either constrained or outside the SEQ Regional Plan Urban Footprint (such as
Noosa North Shore). With the exception of home-hosted accommodation or the occupational letting
of your principal place of residence, visitor accommodation is not supported in the Low Density
Residential zone.
The Medium Density Residential Zone is intended to accommodate dual occupancies, community
residences, rooming accommodation, multiple dwellings, retirement facilities, relocatable home park
facilities and short-term accommodation.


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