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Town Planning Report Application for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use to Establish an Indoor Sport and Recreation Use (Code Assessable) Shop 3 / 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads 4567 QLD Lot 1 on RP129285 FGT Pty Ltd (ABN 65 633 555 781)
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Table of Contents
Important Note 3
1. Summary 4
2. Application Information 5
3. Development Intent 6
4. Characteristics of Site and Surrounds 7
4.1 Site Characteristics 7
4.2 Surrounding Area Land Uses 10
4.3 Land Ownership and Encumbrances 10
4.4 Site History 11
5. Proposed Development Details 12
5.1 Material Change of Use 12
5.2 Operational Aspects of the Proposed Development 13
Studio Operation 13
Amenity 15
Staffing 15
Carparking 15
6. State Planning Interests 17
6.1 Planning Act 17
6.2 Referral Agencies and State Development Assessment Provisions 17
6.3 State Planning Policy 17
6.4 South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 17
7. Noosa Planning Scheme Considerations 19
7.1 Proposal Definition 19
7.2 Level of Assessment 19
7.3 Applicable Development Codes 19
Noosa Heads Local Plan Code 19
Major Centre Zone Code 20
Recreation Activities Code 22
Works Code 23
7.4 Planning Scheme Policies 24
8. Conclusions 25
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List of Figures Figure 1: Site Location Map ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 2: Cadastral Map ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 3: Council Zone Map..................................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4: Example Studio Timetable ..................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5: SEQ Regional Plan Land Use Category Map .................................................................................... 18 List of Tables Table 1: Application Information ............................................................................................................................. 5 Table 2: Project Team and Appendices ............................................................................................................... 5 Table 3: Summary of Proposed Development................................................................................................... 13 Table 4: Prescribed Carparking Requirements.................................................................................................. 15 Table 5: Relevant Outcomes for the Major Centre Zone Code .................................................................... 21 Table 6: Outcomes for the Business Activities Code ...................................................................................... 22 List of Photographs Photograph 1: Shop 3 Frontage to Lanyana Way (Previously Hairhouse Warehouse, now Vacant) .. 9 Photograph 2: Shop 3 Frontage (Previously Hairhouse Warehouse, now Vacant) .................................. 9 Photograph 3: Pilate Private Class Example 13 13 Photograph 4: Pilate One on One Class Example ....................................................................................... 13 Photograph 5: Pilate Group Class Example ....................................................................................................... 14 Photograph 6: Pilate Group Class Example ....................................................................................................... 14 RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 2
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Important Note
Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism, or review as permitted
under the Copyright Act, no part of this report, its attachments or appendices may be reproduced
by any process without the written consent of RG Strategic. All enquiries should be directed to RG
Strategic.
We have prepared this report for the sole purposes of FGT PTY LTD (“Client”) for the specific purpose
of demonstrating the proposed use as being permitted under the Noosa Plan 2020 (“Purpose”). This
report is strictly limited to the purpose and the facts and matters stated in it and does not apply
directly or indirectly and will not be used for any other application, purpose, use or matter.
In preparing this report we have made certain assumptions. We have assumed that all information
and documents provided to us by the Client or as a result of a specific request or enquiry were
complete, accurate and up-to-date. Where we have obtained information from a government
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been made, we have not made any independent investigations with respect to the matters the
subject of that assumption. We are not aware of any reason why any of the assumptions are
incorrect.
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1. Summary
RG Strategic has prepared this development application on behalf of FGT PTY LTD. The subject site
comprises a rectangle parcel of land located at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads and is
formally described as Lot 1 on RP129285as shown on Figure 1 Site Location Plan.
The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a Development Permit for a Material Change of
Use for an Indoor Sport and Recreation use.
The site is included in the Major Centre Zone and Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct within the
Noosa Heads Locality of the Noosa Plan 2020. An application of this nature within the Major Centre
Zone triggers Code Assessment.
The proposed use will be located within the existing building located within Noosa Junction. The
site has been previously cleared of all vegetation and the existing building is intended to remain
unchanged as part of this proposal. The proposed pilates studio comprises:
• 85m2 of pilates reformer studio area,
• 21m2 of reception area, and
• 14m2 of storage area.
The proposed development of this site constitutes ‘development’ as defined by Schedule 2 of the
Planning Act 2016. This report demonstrates that the proposed Material Change of Use of Premises
for an Indoor Sport and Recreation use (Pilates Studio) is permitted.
This planning report provides greater detail of the nature of the proposal, describes the site
characteristics and surrounding land uses, and provides a statutory assessment against the intents
and code requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020. These matters are set out in;
• Proposed development intent;
• Description of the characteristics of site and surrounds;
• Proposed development details;
• An assessment of the proposal against the State planning interests;
• An assessment of the proposal against the SEQ Regional Plan;
• An assessment of the proposal against the Noosa Plan 2020; and
• A conclusion that summarises the grounds which support the proposed development.
This report should be read in conjunction with the accompanying covering letter, DA Form 1 and
Appendix A Proposed Site Plan. This report comprehensively addresses the merits of the
development with regard to the provisions of the Noosa Plan 2020 and other relevant matters as
prescribed in the Planning Act 2016. The development is appropriate and is not anticipated to
impact upon the amenity of the locality. Council’s approval of the application is therefore sought,
subject to relevant and reasonable conditions.
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2. Application Information
Table 1: Application Information
Address Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads 4567
Real Property Description Lot 1 on RP129285
Land Area 120m2
Local Authority Noosa Council
Current Use Recently vacant shop (Hairhouse Warehouse)
Proposed Use Indoor Sport and Recreation
Planning Scheme Noosa Plan 2020 (25th September 2020)
Locality Noosa Heads
Zone Major Centre Zone
Precinct Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct
Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
Major Centre Zone Code
Relevant Codes and Overlays
Recreation Activities Code
Works Code
Applicant FGT PTY LTD (ABN 65 633 555 781)
Level of Assessment Assessable Development requiring Code Assessment
Referrals Not applicable
Table 2: Project Team and Appendices
Town Planning RG Strategic
Proposed Site Plans Studio Collective Appendix A
Existing Approved Plans Middap Architecture Appendix B
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3. Development Intent
Studio Pilates Noosa are seeking approval to establish a Pilates Studio (Indoor Sport and
Recreation). The proposal includes the reuse of an existing building located at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana
Way, Noosa Heads and is formally described as Lot 1 on RP129285. Refer to Figure 1: Subject Site
below.
A Site Plan of the proposed use has been prepared by Studio Collective and is enclosed within
Appendix A. The Site Plan identifies the use are of the Pilates Studio. Studio Pilates Noosa will
comprise of an open plan workspace area housing 10 x Pilates reformer frames, storage space, and
reception area. No alteration to the external built form is proposed.
In April 2015 Noosa Council approved a Change to an Existing Approval (MCU14/0016.01) which
approved the following uses on site:
• Retail business Type 2 – Shop and Salon (Shops x 4), and
• Commercial Business Type 1 – Offices (Offices x 3).
The previous approved tenancy of Shop 3 was a Shop in accordance with the Existing Approved
Plans (Appendix B).
This application for a Material Change of Use seeks to change the approved use of Shop 3 from a
Shop to an Indoor Sport and Recreation use (Code Assessable). Studio Pilates Noosa will comprise
of:
• 85m2 of pilates reformer studio area,
• 21m2 of reception area, and
• 14m2 of storage area.
The proposal includes a reconfiguration of the internal layout of the shop as illustrated within the
Proposed Site Plans prepared by Studio Collective (Appendix A).
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4. Characteristics of Site and Surrounds
4.1 Site Characteristics
The land which is subject of this report (i.e. the site) is located at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa
Heads and is described as Lot 1 on RP129285 as shown on Figure 1 Site Location Map and Figure 2
Cadastral Plan. Shop 3 is located within the Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct and is directly
accessed via the south-western boundary from Lanyana Way
Currently existing on site is a two-storey building with four (4) retail/shop tenancies on the lower
floor, and office space above on the first floor. Shop 3 comprises a total gross floor area of 120m2.
Subject Site
Figure 1: Site Location Map
Source: NearMap
The site is located within the Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct and Major Centre Zone of the
Noosa Heads locality, which has been developed for a mixture of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes,
health services and community facilities.
The site is well connected with major transport infrastructure (Noosa Junction Transport Hub) and
active transport facilities within close proximity.
The site has access to all infrastructures that commonly service urban development and including
Council water supply, reticulated sewerage, underground telecommunication services, overhead
electricity supply, street lighting, stormwater drainage, bitumen roadway, and kerb and channelling
along the road frontage of the site.
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Figure 2: Cadastral Map Source: QLD Globe RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 8
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Shop 3 has recently become vacant, but previously was occupied by Hairhouse Warehouse, a retail shop as depicted in Photographs 1 and 2 below. Photograph 1: Shop 3 Frontage to Lanyana Way (Previously Hairhouse Warehouse, now Vacant) Source: Ray White Noosa Photograph 2: Shop 3 Frontage (Previously Hairhouse Warehouse, now Vacant) Source: Ray White Noosa RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 9
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4.2 Surrounding Area Land Uses
Shop 3 is located within an existing building complex consisting of four (4) retail/shop tenancies on
the lower floor, and office space above on the first floor. As illustrated in Figure 1 above and Figure
3 below, the surrounding area of the subject site predominately encompasses Business and Retail
uses of various scales.
The existing uses that are immediately adjacent to the subject site comprise of the following:
• North of subject site: Shop 4 Coworking office space
• South of subject site: Shop 2 Alchemy in Motion / Integrated Pelvic physiotherapy
• East of subject site: Car parking / Village Bicycle (Bar)
• West of subject site: Lanyana Way.
Figure 3: Council Zone Map
Source: Noosa Council Enterprise Mapping System
4.3 Land Ownership and Encumbrances
LAGUNA CAPITAL PTY LTD A.C.N. 126 242 206 is the registered owner of the site. Donald Langdon
and Leonard Costantini are the directors of LAGUNA CAPITAL PTY LTD
Refer to the Certificate of Title and Owners’ Consent attached for further reference. The site is free
of encumbrances.
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4.4 Site History
Following a review on Council’s Enterprise Mapping System (online) it is noted that the site is subject
to a Change to a Development Approval. In April 2015 Noosa Council approved a Change to an
Existing Approval (MCU14/0016.01) which approved the following uses on site:
• Retail business Type 2 – Shop and Salon (Shops x 4), and
• Commercial Business Type 1 – Offices (Offices x 3).
A copy of the existing Approved Plans is enclosed within Appendix B.
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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 a Pilates
Studio (Indoor Sport and Recreation use) on the site. The proposed Pilates Studio (Studio Pilates
Noosa) is a consistent use as defined within the Noosa Plan 2020.
The use will occupy the existing Shop 3 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.
Studio Pilates currently operate in a number of locations in Queensland, with the closest studio in
Buddina, and are looking to establish a Pilates Studio in Noosa. Studio Pilates Noosa will provide
timetabled group and private Pilates classes. Pilates is a safe and effective exercise method,
suitable for all levels of fitness and the studio will offer a range of class levels from beginner to
athlete.
An example timetable has been provided utilising data and knowledge from the existing Studio
Pilates located within the state.
Figure 4: Example Studio Timetable
Source: Studio Pilates Noosa
In conjunction with the small class sizes, the starting time of the classes have been 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 reformer studio, reception,
and amenities areas located within the Pilates studio. The Studio Pilates Noosa studio will comprise
of an open plan workspace area housing Pilates reformer frames, waiting and reception area, and
storage area at the rear of the studio.
The Pilates Studio comprises of the following:
• Reception area,
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• Reformer studio, and
• Staff amenities and storage area.
A summary of the proposed development details is outlined in Table 3.
Table 3: Summary of Proposed Development
Current use Currently vacant, previously Hairhouse Warehouse
Proposed Use Pilates Studio within an existing building
Total GFA of Existing Shop 120m2
Proposed Operating Times Monday to Sunday - 5:00 AM to 7:30 PM
5.2 Operational Aspects of the Proposed Development
Studio Operation
Studio Pilates Noosa will provide timetabled group and private Pilates classes (refer to Figure 4
Example Studio Timetable). Specialising in Reformer Pilates, the focus is providing whole body
sequencing, functional strength and movement training to all clients. A Reformer is a bed-like frame
utilising spring loading to create resistance which builds strength, conditioning, stamina and power.
Examples of pilates training is illustrated in Photographs 3 to 6.
Photograph 3: Pilate Private Class Example Photograph 4: Pilate One on One Class Example
Source: Studio Pilates Source: Studio Pilates
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Photograph 5: Pilate Group Class Example Photograph 6: Pilate Group Class Example
Source: Studio Pilates Source: Studio Pilates
Group and private Pilates classes will be 40-45 minutes in duration. Pilates workshops will be offered
occasionally and may run over several hours. Each class will be run by one full time staff member
plus part-time/casual staff member. Class numbers will be limited to 10 people based on the
number of reformers, with an average class size of 7 (seven) people.
It is proposed that the studio will operate 7 days a week, with operating hours from 5:00AM to 7:30PM
to accommodate a range of clients and their availability. As noted in the Example Studio Timetable
(Figure 4) Studio Pilates generally operates in blocks of time. For example:
• 5:00am - 11:00am
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• 3:30pm - 7:30pm
This operating model allows classes to be staggered throughout the day and to be offered at times
which suit the customers.
The proposed operating hours are consistent with the other existing Indoor Sport and Recreation
uses, as well as the business, retail and dining uses within the Noosa Junction precinct. The following
is a list of existing gyms/fitness operators within the precinct and their operating hours:
• Franks Gym – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – 6AM to 8PM, 6 days a week.
• Bare Bones Movement Pilates – 6AM to 6:30PM, 6 days a week.
The proposed studio will not result in any negative affects on the surrounding amenity.
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Amenity
Studio Pilates Noosa will utilise low level background music into their classes. However, the proposal
does not include high intensity workouts, nor the associated music that is common with those gym
operations (e.g. F45 training). We recognise that they may be perceived noise impacts and as such
are willing to accept conditions which limits noise levels at adjoining commercial tenancies at no
greater than background noise level plus 10 dB(A).
The nearest residential property is approximately 185 metres away (adjacent to Coles supermarket),
so no impact on residence amenity will be associated with the proposed use. .
Staffing
Staff are available on site during opening hours to assist with member inquiries, and to provide the
following programs:
• Pilates body assessments,
• Personal and group classes, and
• Specialised training.
Carparking
As illustrated within the Site Plans (Appendix A) prepared by Studio Collective, a minor
reconfiguration to the internal layout is proposed to accommodate the Indoor Sport and
Recreation use. It is noted that several areas of the studio do not contribute to actual car parking
generation and these include the reception and storage areas of 21m2 and 14m2 respectfully. The
Pilates Studio has a total Gross Floor Area of 120m2 as identified within the Proposed and Existing
Approved Plans (Appendices A and B).
The prescribed carparking requirements have been calculated utilising the rates specified within the
Noosa Plan 2020 and is listed in Table 4. For consistency, the assessment of the proposal should
have regard to the existing approval (MCU14/0016.01) under the Noosa Plan 2006 and the current
carparking requirements of a Shop under the Noosa Plan 2020.
Table 4: Prescribed Carparking Requirements
Planning Instrument +
Rate Spaces Required
Use Definition
1 space per 20m2, or part thereof, of use area for
areas up to 100m2; AND
Noosa Plan 2006
1 space per 15m2 or part thereof of use area for 7 spaces
Type 2 Shop and salon
areas in excess of 100m2 (excluding outdoor dining
area).
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Noosa Plan 2020
One space per 20m2 6 spaces
Shop
Noosa Plan 2020
Indoor Sport and One space per 20m2 6 spaces
Recreation
As demonstrated within Table 4 above, the proposed Material Change of Use from a Type 2 Shop
and Salon (Noosa Plan 2006) to an Indoor Sport and Recreation use (Noosa Plan 2020) has the
equivalent prescribed carparking arrangements. Further, it is established that the carparking
requirements for a pilates studio are the same as a Shop under the current town planning scheme
(Noosa Plan 2020).Therefore, no additional carparking infrastructure is required resulting from the
proposed Material Change of Use.
Further, with class sizes limited to 10 persons at a time and no additional gross floor area proposed,
the existing carparking arrangements (which were assess by Noosa Council in the Change
Application approved in 2015) are sufficient and meet the carparking requirements specified within
the Noosa Plan 2020.
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6. State Planning Interests 6.1 Planning Act The Planning Act 2016 (‘the Act’) is the relevant statutory instrument under which development applications are assessed by local governments. In respect of the proposed development, a Code Assessable development application is made in accordance with s. 51 of the Act. 6.2 Referral Agencies and State Development Assessment Provisions Referral matters for this proposal have been assessed against the provisions of Schedule 10 of the Planning Regulation 2017. Given that the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use is to be located within an existing building, no major alterations to the building are proposed, and no referral triggers are identified within the Development Assessment Mapping System; the State Development Assessment Provisions are not applicable to this code assessable development application. As such, no further assessment is required and referral to SARA is not activated by this application. 6.3 State Planning Policy Stated within part 2.1 of the Noosa Plan 2020, the State Planning Policy (SPP) July 2017 has been appropriately integrated within the Noosa Plan 2020. Therefore, assessment against the SPP is not required. 6.4 South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (SEQRP) guides land use and development in the region. The subject land is located within the Urban Footprint as demonstrated within Figure 5. The proposed development does not trigger referral to SARA and no further assessment is required. RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 17
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Figure 5: SEQ Regional Plan Land Use Category Map Source: DSDIP online DA mapping RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 18
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7. Noosa Planning Scheme Considerations
7.1 Proposal Definition
The proposed development has been defined under the Noosa Plan 2020 as;
Indoor Sport and Recreation
Indoor sport and recreation means the use of premises for a leisure, sport or recreation activity
conducted wholly or mainly indoors.
Comment: The proposed development is consistent with the above definition.
7.2 Level of Assessment
In accordance with the Assessment Table 5.5.5 for the Major Centre Zone, an Indoor Sport and
Recreation use is subject to Code Assessment.
7.3 Applicable Development Codes
Pursuant to Table 5.5.5 Development Assessment for the Major Centre Zone, the following
development codes are applicable to the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use:
• Noosa Heads Local Plan Code,
• Major Centre Zone Code,
• Recreation Activities Code, and
• Works Code.
Noosa Heads Local Plan Code
The subject site is located within the Noosa Heads Locality. An assessment of the proposed
development against the relevant performance outcomes of the Noosa Heads Local Plan Code has
been undertaken. The proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use is located within an existing
building. No changes to the external built form so as to the materiality or design are proposed. As
such, assessment against the Performance or Acceptable Outcomes listed within the Noosa Heads
Local Plan Code are not relevant or applicable to the proposed development.
Therefore, an assessment against the relevant Purpose and Overall Outcomes for the Noosa Heads
Local Plan Code is provided below.
7.2.5.2 Purpose and Overall Outcomes
Noosa Heads
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(1) The purpose of the Noosa Heads local plan code is to provide locally relevant planning provisions
for the assessment of development within the Noosa Heads local plan area.
(2) The following overall outcomes apply to the Noosa Heads local plan area:
(j) Noosa Junction functions as a major activity centre providing a range of goods and services
for residents and visitors in a predominantly multi-tenancy ‘main street’ form with a strong
relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. The redevelopment of the former Bowls site
provides for a new road connection from Noosa Drive through to Lanyana Way as well as an
activated public open space area.
(p) Residents of Noosa Heads enjoy high levels of residential amenity and convenience to urban
services and recreational opportunities.
(y) The Noosa Heads locality provides a range of community and sports and recreational uses
which support both residents and visitors.
Comment: The proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use is a reuse of an existing building in a
retail and office building. The proposed development is compatible with the existing nature and
character of Lanyana Way. The use presents a low intensity use of the site and does not pose any
adverse impacts on the surrounding dining, entertainment and commercial businesses. As
demonstrated by the Example Studio Timetable (Table 3) the client attendance will be generally
outside of peak business hours. Therefore, the proposed use will not negatively impact upon the
existing uses within Noosa Junction.
Sufficient carparking infrastructure will be provided to meet the demands of the proposed Pilates
Studio as demonstrated by Table 4. The use will not produce excessive noise or, odour, or other
waste.
The proposed Pilates Studio is well located to provide the Noosa Heads residential population with
a quality fitness and training service and provides a further recreational facility for visitors and
residents.
The proposed use is consistent with the Purpose and desire Overall Outcomes for the locality.
Major Centre Zone Code
The proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use has been assessed against the Purpose and the
relevant Outcomes sought by the Major Centre Zone Code below and within Table 5 below.
6.4.1.2 Purpose and overall outcomes
(1) The purpose of the Major Centre zone is to provide for a large variety of uses and activities to
service a part of the Noosa Shire, including, for example, administrative, business, community,
cultural, entertainment, professional, residential or retail uses or activities.
(2) The overall outcomes sought for the Major centre zone are as follows:
(f) Major centres provide a variety of retail uses including shopping centres, full-line
supermarkets, specialty retail shops, food and drink outlets such as cafes and restaurants,
personal services, local offices and a range of entertainment activities. Noosa Business Centre
contains a higher order of retail than Noosa Junction with a shopping centre anchored by a
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single full-size discount department store and a full line supermarket. Complementary retail uses
include large format retail showrooms and a separate small format supermarket. Noosa
Junction complements the Noosa Business Centre with specialty retail stores, supermarkets
and a variety of entertainment uses such as restaurants, bars, cafes and cinema, catering to
the local community and visitors.
(h) Major centres develop as hubs for medical and specialised educational services.
Noosa Junction
(5) The following overall outcomes apply to Noosa Junction and are additional to the overall
outcomes of the Major centre zone:
(a) Noosa Junction retains its traditional main street focus with a strong core of businesses
fronting Sunshine Beach Road, Lanyana Way and Arcadia Street.
Comment: The proposed pilates studio is consistent with the nature, scale and type of uses
envisaged in the location. The development does not pose any significant adverse effects in regard
to biodiversity, landscape quality, water quality, or amenity enjoyed by users of surrounding
premises. The proposed development is compatible with the existing surrounding uses.
The proposed development consists of the reuse of an existing retail shop (Shop and Salon use) and
no expansion of the building is proposed. No external works are proposed to the built form and
therefore the use will not affect the visual amenity of the area and will retain the existing character
of the area.
Table 5: Relevant Outcomes for the Major Centre Zone Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Development Response
PO1 No acceptable outcome Complies
The business use or centre activity is provided The proposed use is a
of a type, scale and intensity that is consistent use and is
consistent with a Major Centre as appropriately located within
identified in the Noosa Shire Centre the Noosa Junction. The use will
Hierarchy. be located in an existing
building with no increase to the
total gross floor area proposed.
PO2 No acceptable outcome Complies
Uses within a Major Centre do not provided The proposed pilates studio
detract from the role or function of does not detract from the
another Major Centre. centre hierarchy and
compliments the existing health
services and community
facilities. The propose use is an
alternative sport/health use for
residents and visitors to the
Noosa Heads locality.
PO3 AO3 Complies
Development provides for a mix of Development provides The proposal offers an
retail, business, residential and for the following alternative sport and health
community activities to promote an activities: service to visitors and residents.
activated mixed-use environment. retail shops; The use is of a low intensive
food and drink outlets scale located in an existing
(e.g. local restaurant and building and therefore impacts,
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dining facilities); if any, will be negligible on the
health care services; surrounding commercial and
offices (e.g. banks and retail business within the
real estate agencies); immediate vicinity.
entertainment activities
(e.g. a club, function
facility or theatre);
residential activities
located above or behind
non-residential activities;
and
an appropriate range of
community activities and
support service.
PO9 No acceptable outcome Complies
Noosa Junction’s principal role and provided
function is to provide for a higher The use presents a low intensity
order mixed-use centre prioritising use of the site and does not
entertainment and retail uses pose any adverse impacts on
focused on unique destination the surrounding dining,
shops with local brands, restaurants entertainment and commercial
and cafes, as well as digital and businesses. As demonstrated by
creative enterprise and health and the Example Studio Timetable
professional services. (Table 3) the client attendance
will be generally outside of
peak business hours. Therefore,
the proposed use will not
negatively impact upon the
existing uses within Noosa
Junction. Sufficient carparking
already exists and meets the
requirements of the proposed
pilates studio.
Recreation Activities Code
The proposed development has been assessed against the Recreation Activities Code as outlined
below in Table 6. Only Performance Outcomes relevant to the proposed Indoor Sport and
Recreation use have been included in the assessment.
Table 6: Outcomes for the Business Activities Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Development Response
PO1 No acceptable outcome Complies
Recreation activities are located in provided The proposed pilates studio is
a zone and on a site suitable for its appropriately located within
intended purpose, is accessible to the Major Centre zone and is
its patrons and supported by consistent with the outcomes
adequate infrastructure and sought by the Noosa Heads
servicing.
Local Plan. The proposed use
compliments the existing
commercial, dining and health
services offered in the locality
and presents an alternative
health/sport use for the
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residents and visitors to Noosa
Heads.
PO2 No acceptable outcome Complies
Recreation activities are of a type, provided There will be little disturbance
scale and intensity that is consistent to the environment as the
with the zone, and the character of proposed use will not generate
the area in which it is located, and excessive noise, odour, dust or
does not involve a motor sport other waste. Negligible
facility. vehicular traffic and noise will
be generated from the site. The
use presents a low scale
activity that will not negatively
impact upon the adjoining retail
and commercial uses, or the
residential uses surrounding the
site.
PO3 No acceptable outcome Complies
Recreation activities contribute to provided The propose use is an
the recreation needs of the Noosa alternative sport/health use for
Shire community. residents and visitors to the
Noosa Heads locality.
PO4 AO4 Not Applicable
The sale of food and drink The sale of food and No food or drinks will be sold in
associated with a recreation activity drink and any associated the proposed pilates studio.
is small in scale and ancillary to the dining facilities does not
recreation activity. exceed 10% of the total
gross floor area.
PO9 No acceptable outcome Complies
Recreation activities operate within provided Studio Pilates Noosa will
a timeframe that avoids negative provide timetabled small group
impacts on the amenity of the and private Pilates classes 6
surrounding area and sensitive land days a week. Classes will be
uses. 40-45 minutes in duration and
the starting time of the classes
have been staggered so that
they do not coincide with the
peak use of the other tenancies
on site.
Works Code
The proposal has been assessed against the codes within the Works Code. The proposed use is
consistent with the developed character of the locality and is sited on land that is suitable for a
pilates studio. Standard water, sewer, electricity and telecommunication connections have been
provided to the subject site. The site is accessed via existing pedestrian, cycle and vehicular
infrastructures which connect the site to the surrounding residential communities. The site is easily
accessible at all times.
All pilates classes will be held within the studio (Shop 3) and suitable day and night safety and
security measures are provided through means of signage and lighting.
The existing carparking infrastructure sufficiently meets the demands of the proposed pilates studio
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as demonstrated in Section 5.2 of this report. The proposed use is located within an existing retail/shop tenancy (Hairhouse Warehouse). It is noted that the reception and storage areas of the studio, 21m2 and 14m2 respectfully, do not contribute to actual carparking generation. 7.4 Planning Scheme Policies An assessment of the Planning Scheme Policies has been undertaken. No policies are relevant to the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation use and therefore assessment is not required. RG Strategic Planning Report – MCU of Use to Establish a Pilates Studio 24
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8. Conclusions
This report has been prepared by RG Strategic to accompany a Development Application made by
FGT PTY LTD (the applicant). The application seeks a Development Permit for a Material Change of
Use for an Indoor Sport and Recreation Fitness use at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads 4567
formally described as Lot 1 on RP129285.
This report demonstrates that the proposed development is permitted pursuant to the provisions of
the Planning Act 2016 and the Noosa Plan 2020, and the proposed pilates studio can be supported
on a number of grounds, including:
• The development complies with the intent of the Noosa Plan 2020,
• The development is consistent with the overall outcomes for the Noosa Heads Local
Plan and does not impact on the hierarchy of centres,
• The site is well located in the Major Centre Zone and is well connected to the existing
pedestrian, cycle and public transport routes,
• It has been demonstrated that the proposed change in use from a Shop to an Indoor
Sport and Recreation use does not require any further carparking infrastructure to be
provided. The proposed use aligns with the previous prescribed rates and therefore no
additional changes to the existing configuration are required,
• The proposed pilates studio is located on a site that is appropriate for the use and is
compatible with surrounding uses, and
• No new buildings or alterations to the existing built form is proposed on site
For the reasons above it is recommended that this application for Development Permit for a Material
Change of Use for a Pilates Studio (Indoor Sport and Recreation) at Shop 3, 24 Lanyana Way,
Noosa Heads be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.
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