Meeting papers

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                          10 MARCH 2026


7.1         NOOSA PLAN 2020 - SECTION 18 AMENDMENT PROCESS - 94 AND 170
            HOLTS ROAD COOROY


Author            Principal Strategic Planner, Michelle Tucker
                  Strategy & Sustainability | Strategy and Environment
Index             41.35 - Noosa Plan 2020 Amendments
Attachments       None


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report seeks Council approval to work with the State Department of Planning to undertake a
Section 18 Process under the Planning Act 2016 for a proposed amendment to Noosa Plan 2020
regarding land at 94 and 170 Holts Road Cooroy. These sites were included in the Urban Footprint
under the SEQ Regional Plan Review in 2023 for employment land (industrial). An amendment is
required to Noosa Plan 2020 to facilitate the employment and landuse outcomes for these sites.

A streamlined planning scheme amendment process, known as a Section 18 process, allows for a
tailored approach to amend Noosa Plan 2020 based on the extent and nature of the amendment.
This process allows local government to co-design the plan-making process and adapt steps in
conjunction with the State to be more flexible and responsive to the unique local context and
communities within their local government area.

A decision of Council is required to commence the Section 18 process and negotiations with the
State prior to presenting the proposed amendments to Council.

Once the process is agreed with the State, a Section 18 Notice will be issued by the Chief Executive
of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning.

A further report will be presented to Council outlining the agreed Section 18 process together with
the draft amendments to Noosa Plan 2020.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee
   dated 10 March 2026;
B. Resolve to enter into a Section 18 Process under the Planning Act 2016 for a proposed
   amendment to Noosa Plan 2020 for land located at 94 and 170 Holts Road, Cooroy; and
C. Following B above, request the CEO bring a report be to a future Council Meeting on the Section
   18 Process and draft amendment.


REPORT
94 and 170 Holts Road, Cooroy (lots 3 & 4SP266739) were included in the urban footprint for the
purpose of employment land (industry) during the SEQ Regional Plan review 2023 (SEQRP). The
sites are currently outside the Urban Boundary in Noosa Plan 2020 and are within the Rural zone.
To facilitate employment and industrial activities consistent with the outcomes sought by SEQRP,
an amendment to Noosa Plan 2020 is required.




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