Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton has been advised that the Tewantin State Facilitated Development (SFD) application has entered a public consultation phase closing on 10 March.
“In its current form, it has not addressed previous concerns raised nor aligns with the Noosa Planning Scheme, with the application proposing to be three to four stories,” Ms Bolton said.
The Member for Noosa updated in November that legislation passed to amend the Planning Act allowing the Minister for Planning to revise or revoke SFD designations/ applications.
This follows the efforts of many in Noosa since Sandy’s opposition to the original Bill back in April 2024 that facilitated the SFD pathway.
“The amendments late last year do not prevent or stop any applications being submitted; however, it provides the Minister with the power to revoke applications including those that do not align with local planning schemes, and your submissions will provide further rationale to the Minister’s decision making in this,” she said.
“Even with those important changes, and the state planning department working with Noosa Council closely on reviewing SFD applications, Noosa must continue to be very clear on expectations so please lodge submissions.”
Sandy and Noosa Council are encouraging residents to join in sending feedback via SFD@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au
All available documentation for the application can be found at www.planning.qld.gov.au/planning-framework/development-assessment/state-facilitated-development
Residents should note that they will need to scroll down to the ‘public register’ and click on ‘SFD-01040 – Sidoni St, 10, Poinciana Ave 78-89 – Tewantin – Noosa’.
“When emailing your submission, please copy in our office via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au,” Ms Bolton said.
Updates on many matters, Sandy is working on, are available at SandyBolton.com/Noosa360
