Meeting papers

      • ensure the planned extent of urban development and population growth is sustainably
        maintained through the definition of urban and rural residential boundaries, development
        densities and building heights
Section 3.3.1 Settlement:
(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.
(f)     The defined boundaries of urban and rural residential areas are maintained and adhered to…
Section 3.3.4 Housing Choice:
(a)     Residential development occurs on land that is suited and designated for the intended form
        of housing and avoids any unnecessary removal of significant vegetation.
(b)     Residential development occurs where it is not in the vicinity of land uses that would
        adversely impact the amenity of residents.
(c)     Residential development only occurs where it will not prevent or inhibit the conduct of existing
        land uses that are legitimately located or planned for in that location.
(d)     Residential development is designed within the planned capacity of infrastructure including
        roads, water and sewerage.
(e)     A wide range of housing is spread throughout the existing urban areas of Noosa Shire and
        responds to housing needs associated with factors such as changing demographics,
        changing composition of households, and lifestyle choices.
(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.
The proposal, while including small dwellings, is contrary to Noosa’s population management
strategies as:
•       It proposes outward expansion or urban development beyond the identified urban boundary.
•       The proposal does not integrate well with the broader community or other rural residential
        and industrial zoned land and results in an isolated pocket of high density residential
        development that is out character and place with its surroundings.
•       The proposed development is not within the planned capacity of infrastructure with significant
        upgrades to Carpenters Road, sewerage infrastructure, footpath construction required to
        accommodate the development.
•       Development of the site for high density residential development reduces the buffer/
        separation between to the industrial zoned land to the north and east and may inhibit further
        growth of the industrial area
•       The land does not meet first town planning principles for inclusion in the urban growth
        boundary or as being suitable for social/affordable housing as it does not have easy access
        to essential daily needs, close to support services, schools, training and employment, and
        within easy walking distance of good public transport. While the applicant submits the land
        has good access to these services (a person with reasonable mobility could walk into town
        within 25 minutes), it is not an easy or comfortable access, as the walk is not along normal
        neighbourhood streets, the area is not lit and the land is not part of a walkable
        neighbourhood. Further, the site is proposed to be used for affordable housing catering for
        families, the elderly, single women and the like who may not have access to a private vehicle.
        The proposed pathway and links into town are not fully formed and do not provide equitable
        access for the types of residents who may be accommodated on site.


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