MCU19/0017.07 - Development Application For Other Change To Development Approval For Commercial Business Type 1 Office, Commercial Business Type 2 Medical To Health Care Service, Hospital And Hospital (Infusion Centre) And Ral 19/0004.07 Reconfiguring Lot At 36-40 Hofmann Drive, Noosaville · Attachment 2 - MCU19 0017.07 - Coordinator Planning'S Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                               07 OCTOBER 2025


I note that Council’s standard parking rate for hospitals is based on the number of hospital beds
proposed, as well as staffing levels. The Colliers report uses a parking rate of 1 space per 35m2
GFA for those parts of the development that are proposed to have hospital uses. Hospital uses
generate lower parking demands on a per m2 basis than do medical centres. My previous
experience with hospital uses, and in particular parking survey information available to me for
existing hospital uses at other locations, is that the rate of 1 space per 35m2 GFA as used in the
Colliers report for the hospital components of the development, would be sufficient to meet design
parking demands of the hospital components.
The car parking rate for the development was determined on the basis that the hospital use would
be the predominant tenant. Accordingly, further information was requested from the applicant to
demonstrate how this use would be sustained over time.
In response, the applicant has advised that long-term lease agreements, each for a duration of 20
years, have been secured with Cancer Care Associates and Cura Day Hospital Group for Suites
1 and 5 respectively. The applicant further notes that the hospital use can be reinforced through
development approval conditions and annotations on the approved plans, thereby providing
certainty regarding the long-term operational intent of the site.
It is considered that, in conjunction with the approved plans, appropriate development conditions
can be imposed to ensure the long-term retention of the hospital use on-site. These conditions will
provide clarity around the operational intent of the facility, particularly in relation to tenancy
arrangements and use definitions. The proposed car parking provision, although reduced from the
original approval, has been assessed and supported by Council’s traffic consultant, who confirms
that the parking demand generated by hospital uses is significantly lower than that of traditional
medical centres. The internal location of the proposed changes ensures there is no adverse impact
on the visual amenity or streetscape. Based on the above, the application is an appropriate
planning outcome and the proposed change is supported.
4.   CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
2016. No properly made submissions were received.
5.   HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
6.   EQUITABLE ACCESS AND FACILITIES
In assessing this application, the plans for the proposed building work have not yet been evaluated
for compliance with the requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of
Australia (Volume 1) as they pertain to people with disabilities. The following codes may impact