Most Queenstown submitters for the district plan change dealing with noise in the central business district (CBD) have indicated they want the noise limit increased.
Of the 82 submitters who responded to the Queenstown Lakes District Council discussion document, 77% said there should be an increase in the CBD noise limit.
Almost everyone (94%) agreed new activities which may be affected by noise in the CBD should take mitigating steps such as noise insulation, and the town centre should "continue to be home to a diverse mix of uses".
Seventy percent believed it was appropriate for the town centre to become noisier to enable it to become more vibrant.
Hospitality was rated the most important use of the CBD (59%), followed by other (24%) and residential (17%).
Just over half (52%) of the respondents thought the location of new "noise-sensitive" activities in the town centre should be restricted, but several people expressed concern over what a "noise-sensitive" activity was.
"It would be fair to say that the whole issue of noise is complex," council senior policy analyst Ralph Henderson said.
Where it was used, the discussion document helped people understand the issue, he said.
"But in the odd case, people were unsure whether a noise-sensitive activity was one that generates noise or is sensitive to it."
Mr Henderson said it did not appear to be a major issue.
He would compare comments and responses to other questions to clarify each party's stance on the question, he said.
A summary of the feedback will be presented to the town centre noise working party.
The party will then take the summary as an advisory item to the QLDC strategy committee.
There were also responses from the Central Otago branch of the Hospitality Association of New Zealand, former mayor and landlord Warren Cooper, and Church Lane No.5 Limited.
