MCU25/0119 - Application For Material Change Of Use Of Premises To Establish Indoor Sport And Recreation At 26 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville · Attachment 2 - (MCU25 0119) - Planning Officers Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                   7 JULY 2026


The subject site is located in Noosaville and is zoned Major Centre. The proposed use is
identified as an inconsistent use within the zone and is required to follow an impact assessable
application process.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments.
4.3.1 Strategic Framework
The Strategic Framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the basis
for ensuring appropriate development occurs in the planning scheme area for the life of the
planning scheme. The Strategic Intent in the Strategic Framework includes the following
statements:
3.2 Strategic Intent
3.2.2 A well managed and sustainable Noosa Shire
Cohesive and resilient communities
… Informal and formal sport and recreation facilities, social infrastructure and venues provide
opportunities to meet, learn, and be active and creative.
Active and healthy communities
…There is an increasing demand for health services to support the needs of an older
population. This includes both conventional medical services and complementary wellness
industries. The Noosa Hospital provides important local medical services with supporting
specialist and complementary services located nearby in the existing Goodchap Street centre
and within the Mary Street/Thomas Street precinct. There is opportunity for further health
services to cluster at the Noosa Business Centre.
3.3 Strategic Outcomes
3.3.2 Community Wellbeing
The strategic outcomes for community wellbeing by 2041 are:
….
     h. A wide variety of spaces and services provide for health and wellness, sport and
        recreation, education, creative arts, social interaction and spiritual growth. New and
        upgraded facilities are designed to maximise accessibility and flexibility to adopt to
        changing needs.
     j.   Multiple use and shared facilities are encouraged to ensure efficient provision of
          services. Community services coexist with business and recreation functions in vibrant
          activity centres of different scales.
     k. Development provides for additional educational and health services, particularly at
        the Noosa Business Centre.
Comment:
The proposed development application is generally consistent with the Strategic Framework
of the Noosa Plan 2020, responding effectively to key challenges including the changing
nature of businesses, an ageing population, and the need for flexible, health-focused services.
The adaptable tenancies enable a range of indoor sport, recreation and wellness uses,
supporting the existing established uses. The focus on low-impact health and wellbeing
activities also aligns with the increasing demand for services that support active ageing and
preventative healthcare.
The proposal makes a positive contribution to the local economy by supporting diversification,
particularly within the priority health and wellness sector. The co-location of indoor recreation
uses with established medical services such as radiology, cancer treatment and general