Attachment 7- Economic Impact Statement

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3.3 Draft         On 3 August 2023 the state government released the draft ShapingSEQ 2023 Update for
ShapingSEQ 2023   consultation.
                  Policies relevant to the NBC are unchanged, with the centre continuing to be designated
                  as a Major Regional Centre and the same centre policies applied as in Figure 9 in the
                  previous section.
                  The Draft ShapingSEQ 2023 Update contains amended settlement and population
                  growth projections over the 25 years from 2021 to 2046, over which period Noosa Shire’s
                  population is projected to grow by +19,100 persons, with much of this expected to be
                  delivered through infill development within the existing urban footprint.

                  Baseline employment projections are for an additional 8,450 new jobs to be created over
                  the 25-year planning horizon.
3.4 Noosa Plan    Noosa Plan 2020 provides the local planning policy framework for managing growth
2020              across Noosa Shire. The planning scheme was adopted by Council on 17 September
                  2020.
                  It is noted that the planning scheme was approved by the Minister subject to a condition
                  which required that Council commence a review of the provisions of the Noosa Plan to
                  provide more detailed planning guidance for the Noosa Business Centre in order to
                  reflect the centre’s designation as a major centre for Noosa and a Major Regional Activity
                  Centre in ShapingSEQ.

                  Relevant aspects of Noosa Plan 2020 in relation to the NBC are summarised below.

                  Strategic Framework

                  In Section 3.2.1 under the heading ‘Regional Context’, relevant extracts are as follows:
                  •    Noosa serves “as a domestic and international tourism destination with particular
                       emphasis on nature-based recreation opportunities. Tourism and retail are
                       significant contributors to the local and regional economy and these provide a
                       strong platform of leverage for other parts of the economy”.

                  In Section 3.2.4 under the heading ‘Housing to meet diverse needs of the community’,
                  relevant extracts include:
                  •    “While low density, predominantly detached housing, prevails in Noosa Shire, as
                       the population ages, there is likely to be increased demand for a range of housing
                       that suits single and couple households in locations with good public transport
                       and access to services and facilities”.
                  •    “Future housing demand, particularly for smaller dwellings, is likely to be best
                       met through 'infill' development within existing residential areas, on well-located
                       under­utilised land, and within town centres in a mixed-use format. Residential
                       growth in and around existing centres with ready access to goods and services,
                       attractive public spaces and community activities is encouraged”.
                  •    “A range of measures are provided to encourage housing affordability including
                       requirements for small dwelling units close to centres”.




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