Summary of Noosa Council - Special Meeting - 4 November 2022

00:00:00 - 00:45:00

The Noosa Council has unanimously approved a new housing strategy that seeks to address the housing crisis in the area. The strategy includes objectives that support the vision of an inclusive Noosa Community where everybody has access to safe and secure housing they can afford. There are concerns that the provision of additional housing should not be at the expense of other values held here such as protection of open space and conservation land. Additionally, there was a strong community sentiment that the existing housing stock should be used to house residents rather than visitors.

• 00:00:00 The Noosa Council is holding a special meeting today to consider the finalization of their housing strategy after community consultation. The strategy includes objectives that support the vision of an inclusive Noosa Community where everybody has access to safe and secure housing they can afford. The report acknowledges the contribution of the housing stakeholder reference group and other levels of government in providing housing for people with lower incomes in special needs. On balance, most of the community members were engaged in the consultation process and were supportive of initiatives that would broaden housing choice and offer secure affordable housing for a wide cross-section of residents. There were concerns, however, that the provision of additional housing should not be at the expense of other values held here such as protection of open space and conservation land. Additionally, there was a strong community sentiment that the existing housing stock should be used to house residents rather than visitors. The council adopts the housing strategy with the support of the majority of the community.
• 00:05:00 The Noosa Council's housing strategy seeks to clarify terminology around housing types, prioritize actions that utilize existing stock more efficiently, and encourage more self-contained granny flats and units into permanent rental market. The draft strategy also refers to a potential site for affordable housing in Leslie Drive Noosa Springs, which received feedback from the community. The housing strategy also supports the state in permitting secondary dwellings to be rented out to persons outside their household.
• 00:10:00 Noosa Council launches a new strategic direction to address the housing crisis, focusing on increasing resident population while preserving the environment and care for the community. The strategy is based on the population cap established in 1997, and residents are encouraged to pledge to uphold the promise.
• 00:15:00 The Noosa Council discusses its strategy to manage population growth and preserve the local character of the community. The strategy sets a limit on population growth and encourages locality-specific approaches. The Council also emphasizes the role of the private sector and the state government in the strategy. Nearly two-thirds of respondents support the involvement of community housing providers.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses the Noosa Council's plans to develop 62 Lake McDonald Drive In Christ, which includes the possibility of developing community housing. The councilors discuss the need for clarity in the housing strategy, and Belinda Stockwell adds that there is a four-story limit in areas. Brian Stockwell intimates that the council may increase the density to five stories in larger centers.
• 00:25:00 The Noosa Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the housing situation in the area. The meeting was initiated after residents and businesses expressed concerns about the availability and conflicts between short-term and long-term housing. The council is requesting the CEO to accelerate a comprehensive integrated transport and land use study of the area to review the capacity of the road network and public transport system.
• 00:30:00 The speaker at a special meeting of the Noosa Council argues that the council should focus on housing, transport, and other infrastructure services in order to make the community more sustainable. He suggests that the council should fully fund and deliver on the needs and requirements of a transport land study, and that the study should focus on all areas of the Shire.
• 00:35:00 The video discusses a special meeting that was held to discuss the Noosa plan 2020, which aims to improve housing options and affordability for those in the community who are in need. The Council discusses how the plan is moving forward, and thanks the staff for their hard work. They also discuss how the report has been one of the best they have seen.
• 00:40:00 The Noosa Council is considering ways to address climate change, housing crisis, and other challenges, and the report presents a collaborative vision for the future. Creative arts have been identified as one of the key sectors that will be most affected by the global pandemic, and the council is committed to sustaining a strong and sustainable creative arts sector.
• 00:45:00 The speaker discusses the housing crisis and how the Noosa Council's new housing strategy aims to address the issue. The strategy is not a "silver bullet", but it provides tangible outcomes and action that will help improve the situation for residents. The speaker thanks the staff for their work on the strategy. The motion to approve the strategy is unanimously approved.