Noosa 360

The Queensland Government has completed its review of the State Facilitated Development (SFD) framework and made amendments through the Planning (State Facilitated Development) Amendment Regulation 2026. These changes require developments meet zoning requirement and receive written support from local government…

As mentioned in our March 2025 Noosa 360 update, Sandy asked a Question on Notice (QON) in Parliament on whether the Government will review and revise the State Facilitated Development (SFD) legislation and regulations including the definitions for ‘affordability’ to…

The decision by the Queensland Government on 27 March 2025 to revoke the State Facilitated Development (SFD) for Tewantin has demonstrated a commitment by the state government to not override local governments, communities and their planning schemes. The Minister for…

Sandy raised in Parliament on 12 March 2025 the issue of the upcoming development of new regional plans during Question Time, which could provide an avenue to address the excessive population targets thrust onto Noosa in the ShapingSEQ 2023 Plan…

As posted on Sandy’s Facebook page on 7 February 2025, we have been advised that the Tewantin State Facilitated Development (SFD) application has been lodged and entered the public consultation phase closing on 10 March 2025. In its current form,…

On 28 November 2024, the Queensland Government passed legislation to amend the Planning Act 2016 to allow the Minister to revise or revoke a State Facilitated Development (SFD) application. This follows Sandy’s advocacy efforts since we opposed the original Bill…

Recently announced regarding the two State Facilitated Development (SFD) applications in Noosa was that an LNP Government will ensure that any developments are compliant with Noosa’s planning scheme. Please see the below statement from Sandy regarding: Independent Member for Noosa,…

Notification has been received that the two Noosa projects that have applied under the State Facilitated Development (SFD) process are now progressing to Stage two. Sandy has called for the community to remain focused on the details that have now…

Having been advised of two proposals by Noosa Council on Wednesday 4 September submitted via the new State Facilitated Development (SFD) pathway, Sandy met with the Housing and Planning Minister 10 September while in Parliament and has voiced her opposition…

Sandy opposed the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2024 (HAAPOLA), which passed on 16 April 2024, as there were elements that are deeply concerning through lack of clarity. In addition, it created the capacity for…