Planning report Noosa Lakes

Table 3: Summary of development aspects
    Material change of use

    Building height               Existing building (8m) – No change

                                  Food and drink outlet = 230m2 – Total use area 88m² (51m²
    Gross Floor Area (GFA)
                                  internal and 37m² outdoor dining)
                                  Indoor sport and recreation = 460m2
                                  Office = 215m2
                                  Community Use = 470m²
    Car parking                   35 x exclusive use
                                  48 x visitor
                                  83 Total available



4.0 Planning assessment
4.1       Compliance with Code requirements

All the proposed uses are consistent within the Tourist Accommodation zone and is required to follow
an impact assessment application process. Given the proposal is contained within the existing
building, it is not considered necessary to provide an assessment against the built form
requirements, as it was approved in the past. It is recognised the re-use of the building more than
meets the requirements of the Sustainable Building Code with the Noosa Lakes Resort and this
building is Noosa’s largest solar array.

Although the application is assessed against the Planning Scheme the following codes are
considered applicable

•     Tewantin Local Plan Code
•     Tourist Accommodation Zone Code
•     Business Uses Code
•     Communities Activities Code
•     Works Code


Section 6.3.4.2 of the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code Purpose and overall outcome (b), (c) and
(d) and PO3 and PO4 of the Business Activities Code seek that visitor accommodation is supported
by a mix of business, which are compatible with the scale of the surrounding area and contribute to
Noosa’s economy.

Although the resort includes a mix of permanent and visitor accommodation, the uses proposed are
within a former approved conference building and compatible in scale to the resort – as well as
existing as a landmark near Doonella bridge for many years. The Food and drink outlet and Indoor
sport and recreation (gymnasium) are uses readily expected in a resort environment and will be
utilised by both permanent and visitors staying at the resort.

The Community Use contributes to the tourism industry and is well located to take advantage of the
Noosa River and Lakeside location being a short walk to the marina. This ideally places the museum
as a catchment for the patrons of that node and is also likely to be a draw card for the local surfing
community. The local community will also benefit from the museum given the large surfing




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