Minor Change Assessment

SITE DETAILS

The subject site is situated at 7-9 Gibson Road, Noosaville and is described as Lot 1 & Common Property
on SP127822. The extent of the site, which has an area of 1945m2 is currently occupied by a Harvey
Norman showroom, as well as other smaller stores over two storeys.


BACKGROUND

The proposed changes relate to a minor change application addressing the existing approval for the
subject site. A review of the development approval and associated conditions confirms that none of the
conditions specifically require the provision of existing toilet facilities. However, the approval includes
several plans prepared by Leffler Simes Architects Pty Ltd, which indicate the retention of the existing
toilet facilities while removing the internal courtyard. These plans are as follows:
     • Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, and Cross Sections
     • Numbered: BA01 Issue C (May 1999), BA02 Issue J (August 1999), BA05 Issue B (October
         1998), and BA08 Issue B (October 1998).

To align with the proposed changes, an amendment to the approved plans is required to reflect the
relocation of the communal toilets and their replacement with an expanded Harvey Norman tenancy.

PROPOSED CHANGES

This minor change application seeks to relocate the existing communal toilets currently situated
centrally within Building A (Northern) and replace them with an extension to the Harvey Norman
showroom. The central placement of the toilets reflects the original tenancy layout, which has since
been reconfigured following changes implemented in 2005.

To accommodate the updated internal display fit-out requirements for the Harvey Norman tenancy, the
proposal involves the relocation and reduction of the communal toilets. The new arrangement will
provide more direct and convenient access for customers (Refer Figure 1). The number of stalls has been
reduced to two: one unisex stall and one compliant with Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) standards.
This reduction is consistent with advice from a building certifier regarding the minimum number of
facilities required, particularly given that other tenancies within the development are equipped with their
own toilet facilities.

The proposed changes will result in an increase in the Harvey Norman showroom area but will not alter
the overall gross floor area (GFA) of the development. This is achieved through the redistribution of
existing floor space rather than the addition of new space. Consequently, there is no requirement to
recalculate car parking provisions, as the total GFA remains unchanged.

This minor change application provides a practical solution to modernize and optimize the functionality
of the Harvey Norman tenancy while ensuring compliance with relevant building requirements. The
proposal achieves a better use of space without impacting the overall development footprint.