MCU DA - LiFT - S15 29 Sunshine Beach Rd, NH - Planning Report

5.    Proposed Development Details

5.1 Material Change of Use

This application is seeking a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use to establish an Indoor
Sport and Recreation use on the site. The proposed gym (LiFT Strength and Conditioning) is a
consistent use as defined within the Noosa Plan 2020.

The use will occupy part of the existing Shop 15 within an existing building complex and no alteration
to the external built form is proposed. The proposed use represents an appropriate reuse of the
existing retail shop tenancy.

LiFT Strength and Conditioning currently operate a gym in Maroochydore and are looking to
establish a studio in Noosa. LiFT Strength and Conditioning will provide timetabled group and
private classes suitable for all levels of fitness and the studio will offer a range of class levels from
beginner to athlete.

In conjunction with the small class sizes, the starting time of the classes will be staggered so that
they do not coincide with the peak use of the other tenancies on site.

The proposed development is intended to be established in accordance with the proposal plans
provided at Appendix A – Proposed Site Plan. The Site Plan identifies the open plan studio and
amenities areas. The strength and conditioning studio will comprise of the following:

         •      Open plan workout area,

         •      Office and storage area, and

         •      Toilet and shower amenities.



A summary of the proposed development details is outlined in Table 3.

Table 3: Summary of Proposed Development

 Current use                                    Currently vacant, previously Coffee Club

 Proposed Use                                   Indoor Sport and Recreation within an existing building

 Total GFA of Existing Shop                     168m2 of 230m2

 Proposed Operating Times                       Monday to Sunday - 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM



5.2 Operational Aspects of the Proposed Development

     Studio Operation

LiFT Strength and Conditioning will provide timetabled group and private classes. They run over 30
different Team Strength sessions which are scientifically designed for maximum results. They train a
full body workout every time and mix up Strength, Endurance and Conditioning. Examples of
strength training and conditioning at LiFT as illustrated in Photographs 1 to 4.

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