Draft Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020

housing strategyNoosa Plan 2020, originally commenced in July 2020, with a minor amendment in September 2020 is now proposed to be amended again. 

Noosa Plan 2020 – Amendment No. 2 is a major amendment which seeks to support housing supply, housing choice, housing diversity and housing affordability by:

  • expanding housing choice by requiring and incentivising smaller dwellings, accessible dwellings, affordable dwellings and dwellings specifically built for permanent rental;
  • creating feasible pathways for the development of additional social or affordable housing;
  • prioritising permanent residents within the Medium and High Density Residential zones and key centre zones by preventing further short-term accommodation;
  • ensuring any visitor accommodation in Rural and Rural Residential zones is in conjunction with the permanent resident's dwelling and not replacing it;
  • rezoning certain land to increase opportunities for smaller dwellings and key worker accommodation;
  • reviewing the Tourist Accommodation Zone to both rezone some areas for permanent residents and neighbourhoods and a broader range of local business uses, as well as including certain existing resorts in the Tourist Accommodation zone;
  • setting clearer expectations for the future development of the Noosa Business Centre so that it functions as an integrated village providing a diversity of housing and employment;
  • establishing clear guidelines for the development of the Innovation Zone;
  • facilitating an integrated health and wellbeing precinct within the Noosa District Sports Complex; and
  • generally improving the operation of the planning scheme.

The proposed amendments implement the key recommendations of both the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 and Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report 2022.

The proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 are available in an electronic format, along with a range of supportive explanatory material.

View the amendments here

Hard copies of the proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 are available for inspection at Noosa Council’s office 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin or at the Council libraries at Noosaville and Cooroy.

You can also talk to a planner at the following pop-ups.

  • Noosaville – Noosa Farmers Markets – Sunday, June 9. 6am-11.30
  • Noosaville - Gympie Terrace (near Boathouse) – Thursday, June 13, 9am – 12pm
  • Peregian Beach – Peregian Square – Friday, June 14, 2-5pm.
  • Noosa Heads - Arcadia Street– Wednesday, June 19, 11am-2pm.
  • Pomona - Memorial School of Arts Hall, Thursday, June 20, 2pm–5pm.
  • Cooroy - outside Harvest Fresh- Friday 21 June 9am-12pm

You can make a submission regarding any aspect of the proposed amendment between Friday 31 May and Sunday 14 July 2024.

A properly made submission must: -

  • be made in writing to Noosa Plan 2020, PO Box 141 Tewantin Qld 4565; or
  • via email to np2020amendments@noosa.qld.gov.au; or
  • electronically using Council's online form via yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au; and
  • include the name and address of each person who is making the submission; and
  • be received by Council before the closing date for submissions.

For more information on the amendment call (07) 5329 6500 and ask to speak with a strategic planner, or send an enquiry via email to NP2020amendments@noosa.qld.gov.au

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