2.1.1
STA Impact
10 initiatives across 4 years
Underway this year
2
all on track after Q3
Delivery record
2 of 6
past initiatives completed
2.1.1
Continue to implement key actions of the Noosa Housing Strategy with a focus on development of a Housing Monitoring dashboard, Partnering with State, Community Housing providers and industry to deliver affordable housing and; - Advance Council owned site at Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy for affordable housing outcomes.; Initiate investigations into the feasibility of affordable housing outcomes above Council owned carparks.
Q3 · On Track
Engagement with the State government for State-driven development continues. The State government confirmed a social housing development of 32 dwellings in Tewantin and purchase of an additional site in Tewantin. Initial findings received on master planning and feasibility testing for affordable housing outcomes on Council carpark sites including Bottlebrush Avenue and part of the transit site at Noosa Junction and Doonella Street Tewantin. Councillor workshop undertaken February 2026 with further briefing note provided April 2026. 62-64 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy affordable housing project underway with remediation works completed. $4.1m State funding for essential infrastructure works received under the Residential Activation Fund. Contract of sale of Lot 1 initiated. Housing monitoring ongoing utilising Housing ID and Corelogic platforms.
2.1.2
Continue to implement and monitor the Short Stay Letting Local Law to manage the impacts of short-term letting.
Q3 · On Track
The Short Stay Accommodation team continues to proactively review properties to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Short Stay Local Law. Additionally, numerous actions from the Short Stay Local Law Operational review have been implemented. Team currently preparing for renewal process, including changes to fee categories for managed complexes (resorts).
3 initiatives
2.1.1
Continue to implement key actions of the Noosa Housing Strategy including: - Development of a Housing Monitoring program. - Partnering with State Housing Department, Community Housing providers and industry to advance the planning and development of affordable housing. - Continue site investigations at Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy for affordable housing outcomes. - Identifying grant and funding opportunities for affordable housing outcomes.
Q4 · On Track
The Housing Strategy update and proposed Housing Monitoring program were reported to Council in March 2025. Housing Monitoring report is being prepared and external service provider engaged for data analysis. Engagement with the State government for State-driven development continues. The State government confirmed a social housing development of 32 dwellings in Tewantin and purchase of an additional site. Site investigations completed at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, community engagement undertaken and report submitted to Council presenting revised site option. Tender process has been completed, and the report will be presented to Council in July 2025; Tenders under review for master planning of Council sites for affordable housing using grant funding; proposed planning scheme amendments on housing affordability awaiting Minister's sign-off submitted February 2025.
2.1.2
Continue to implement and monitor the Short Stay Letting Local Law to manage the impacts of short-term letting.
Q4 · On Track
Short Stay Local Operational Review has significantly progressed. The stakeholder survey has been completed and the feedback reviewed. Stakeholder roundtable session completed, feedback from roundtable included completed briefing to Council. Report with recommendations to be presented at August round of Council meetings.
4.4.1
Finalise the amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020 and seek to implement the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 to address housing challenges faced by our residents.
Q4 · Minor Disruption
Final amendments submitted to state in February 2025, now awaiting Ministerial approval for adoption and commencement.
3 initiatives
2.1.1
Continue to implement key actions of the Noosa Housing Strategy including: Continue to work with the Housing Stakeholder Reference Group on implementation and community education; Develop a Housing Monitoring program; Implement a Community Education progra m; Partner with State Housing Department to advance the planning and development of affordable housing in conjunction with social housing in central Tewantin; Continue site investigation at Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy for housing outcomes; and Continue to advocate for a Legislative pathway for social and affordable housing through planning instruments (inclusionary zoning).
Q4 · On Track
Housing Stakeholder meeting to inform on proposed planning scheme amendment related to affordable housing outcomes undertaken; Housing ID engaged for monitoring; continued engagement with state on development of sites in Tewantin and across Noosa; Council endorsement of 62 Lake Macdonald Drive to progress the remediation and subdivision of the site and sale of lot 1 to a community housing provider; proposed planning scheme amendments on housing affordability outcomes publicly notified for 6 weeks. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
2.1.2
Continue to implement the Short Stay Letting Local Law to manage the impacts of short-term letting including increased resources towards compliance.
Q4 · Completed
On-going implementation of the short stay local law, the team resources are now at capacity with the appointment of a coordinator and additional assessment and compliance officer. Initial stages of operational review is also underway.
2.1.3
Support local not-for-profit organisations to undertake projects targeted at improving access to accommodation, shelter and housing options for vulnerable people.
Q4 · Completed