Sandpiper Planning Report 090915 · 132007.1181.02

                              MCU to establish Industrial Business (Type 2 Production, alteration,
                                                                                           Change  repackaging
                                                                                                     to Development
                                                                                                                and repairing)
                                                                                                                     Approval
                                                                                            Lot 11 Gateway
                                                                                       Sandpiper    Hastings Drive, Noosaville
                                                                                                             St, Noosa Heads



                                                                                           Change to Development Approval
                                                                                        Sandpiper Hastings St, Noosa Heads

5.2        Past and Existing Uses
The site has a long history of use for a mix of visitor accommodation (Sandpiper Apartments) and retail
shopping (Rodd & Gunn current tenancy). The lot in question provides premium visitor accommodation (Type
4) and includes a rooftop terrace that enjoys panoramic view spanning the coastline from the Noosa National
to Double Island Point.

The open roof top terrace has power and water connected (Figure 3).




                                   Figure 3: View of current roof top terrace


5.3        Surrounding Area Land Uses
Hastings Street is Noosa’s premium holiday strip featuring a diversity of retail, entertainment and visitor
accommodation. Immediately adjacent to the site are two sites developed for similar purposes with retail
premises along Hastings St (Frangipani and Ridley) and Visitor accommodation on the balance of the lots
(Anabelle’s and The Breakers).

Consideration was given to the adjoining buildings and any impacts that may occur by covering the approved
(still unconstructed) pergola structure with roofing material. A site visit was undertaken with a Council
Planning officer to inspect if this and enclosing for weather proofing the sides would present any visual impacts
to these adjoining buildings. It was clearly ascertained that this would not occur.




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