MCU24/0074 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AND SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION (16 UNITS) AT 203 & 207 GYMPIE TERRACE, NOOSAVILLE · Attachment 2 - (MCU24/0074) - Planner's Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                  17 MARCH 2025


   b) contributes to the variety of low set and walk up building styles of various eras in the
      streetscape;
   c) creates vibrant and active streets and public spaces; and
   d) provides integrated and functional car parking and access arrangements that do not
      dominate the street.
AO14 Development:
   a) respects the layout, scale (including height and setback) and character of development on
      adjoining sites;
   b) includes detailing and articulation for horizontal emphasis including awnings, facia boards,
      parapet walls and upper level verandahs or balconies;
   c) provides a fine scale of built form;
   d) provides     active   street   frontages    where     identified    as     primary       active
      street frontage on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and Character plan) or Figure
      7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and Character plan) that incorporate
      shopfronts, indoor/outdoor cafes and restaurants and other activities that are likely to foster
      casual, social and business interaction for extended periods. Refer to Figure AP3-8A for
      design outcomes for active streetscapes;
   e) has building openings overlooking the street and addressing key corners as indicated
      in Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and Character plan) or Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa
      Business Centre Framework and Character plan) and Figure AP3-7A; and
   f)   includes the provision of landscaping, shaded seating and consistent and simple paving
        materials on footpaths consistent with the character of its setting including where shown as
        primary streetscape treatment area on Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework and
        Character plan) or Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and Character plan).
Assessment
Existing development surrounding and relevant to the development site is the Da’vos site at 201
Gympie Terrace (the western side of Thomas Street) and the neighbouring Twin Quays Resort
development to the southeast of the site. Both existing developments are three storeys in height
with the Da’vos mixed use development containing a number of ground level tenancies setback
closer to street frontages (approximately 2 – 4 metres) creating a more compact streetscape.
A review of the approved plans for the Da’vos site indicates a maximum physical building height of
12 metres ontop of an elevated ground floor level of approximately 1.35 metres. Therefore a total
building height of 13.35 metres.
The proposed development will comprise a slightly higher physical building at 12.9 metres and a
total building height of approximately 13.9 metres above ground level.
At ground level, the Food and Drink outlet tenancies will provide wide outdoor dining and terrace
areas to both street frontages (approximately 8.0 metres wide) which is in keeping with the overall
outcomes of the code to provide mixed use buildings which incorporate open and pedestrian
friendly ground level spaces.
The urban form and design respond to the flat topography of the site by creating visual interest
using differentiation in building façades through a range of textures, colours and styles.
A preliminary schedule of materials and finishes include a mix of external stone walls, screens,
and operable screens to be constructed from either timber or aluminium battening in a natural
colour tone. The ‘external timber structures’ relate to the rooftop terrace pergolas which are
intended to be constructed from recycle hardwood (below).



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