Planning Report - 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville - Bounce Hostels 15.6.2018

6.Proposed Development Details
Material Change of Use

The proposal seeks approval a Material Change of Use to establish a Visitor Accommodation - Type 4
Conventional.
14-16 Mary Street is one of the only sites in Noosa identified as being an appropriate location for a Visitor
Accommodation - Type 4 Conventional use.
The proposed development represents a high-quality design which appropriately responds to local character,
environment and amenity considerations. The proposed building massing and composition is consistent with
the strategic intent of the site as prescribed within the Mary Street/Thomas Street Precinct.
The proposed palette consists of robust materials and finishes that have been carefully selected with
consideration to the elements of the coastal environment. As depicted in Figure 6 below the proposal
incorporates an architectural design which is reflective of the site’s subtropical setting and presents a modern,
elegant and attractive built form.
The overall design style is evocation of Queensland style architecture, featuring pitched roofs, expansive eaves,
verandas and large doors and windows.




                                 Figure 6 Proposed Hostel Development – South Elevation
                                              Source: Zest Building Design

The development presents a light, natural and transparent living environment and incorporates several
communal facilities including a large kitchen, dining area, lounge rooms. Open plan outdoor communal
recreational facilities including a pool, sundeck, sun lounges, and café will allow guests to take advantage of
the subtropical setting. These outdoor uses have been recessed to create an open and transparent living and
recreational environment.
Drawings DA.07 and DA.08 prepared by Zest Building Design (Appendix A) break down the guest recreation
facilities provided. Level 1 comprises:
    •   Café = 16m2,
    •   Kitchen and Dining = 101m2,
    •   Lounge = 38.5m2, and
    •   Central lounge/sitting area = 204m2.

Level 2 contains 44m2 of formal lounge area and 110m2 of multipurpose/lounge and deck space.
An elevator provides access to the communal laundry facilities in the basement and wheelchair access from

              14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville                                                     15