Planning Report · MCU13/0064

KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS                                                    TOWN PLANNING REPORT 10974




4.0 PROPOSAL

It is proposed to operate the existing Makepeace Island dwelling and facilities as a ‘boutique resort’,
which is defined under The Noosa Plan as Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional. The proposal
does not involve the construction of any new buildings, structures or site works, with the proposal
operating within the existing development.

Proposal Plans prepared by ETS Group and Landscape plans prepared by Landgraphics showing the
existing built form, facilities and landscaping accompany this report.

BUILT FORM
The ‘boutique resort’ will operate within the existing development comprising the Wantilan (guest
lounge), Longhouse (island bar and dining), kitchen and storerooms, bedroom wing (comprising 4
double rooms), 3 bungalows (comprising 2 bedrooms each) and a caretakers/staff dwelling.
Recreational facilities include a pool, tennis court and boat shed. All buildings are set within well-
established landscaped grounds.

Existing gross floor area is less than 1,300m2 with a site cover less than 1.5%.

Staffing will vary depending upon the number of guests. 2 full time staff will be present as onsite
managers residing within the caretakers/staff dwelling. An additional 2 staff can stay within this
dwelling when required. Staff hours will vary.

Resort staff will include:
    2 onsite managers;
    1 General manager;
    1 skipper/ activities coordinator;
    1 maintenance staff member;
    1 hotel hostess;
    1 chef; and
    Cleaning staff (external company).

ACCESS AND PARKING
Guest transfers will be included as part of the resorts accommodation pricing, preventing any impact
on car parking in the locality.

Airport – Noosa Marina Transfers
Guests flying to/ from Maroochydore or Brisbane Airport will be collected and dropped off at Noosa
Marina by the resorts complimentary car transfer service. Makepeace Islands current provider is
Limoso.

Local and Brisbane Transfers
Sunshine Coast and Brisbane residents staying on at Makepeace Island will be collected and dropped
off at Noosa Marina by the resorts complimentary car transfer service. This includes resident’s homes
and hotels.

Noosa Marina – Makepeace Island – Noosa Marina Transfers
The car transfer service collects and drops off guests at Noosa Marina where the resorts staff will
transfer guests to Makepeace Island by boat. The island has two guest boats.
1/       An environmentally friendly “Herreshoff 30” Electric Bay river boat to transport guests to and
from the island at their leisure. Capacity is 10 people plus 1 driver.

Development Application For Material Change of Use
Makepeace Island, Noosa North Shore