Planning Statement

2. THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Since issue of the development permit and the changes to the plans in 2020, the applicant has
continued to refine the design as a result of changes to the tenant mix. The applicant has been
working closely with prospective tenants who have now advised of their specific requirements for
equipment which has resulted in changes to the height of the building. The changes are a direct
result of the height of specialist equipment which in some instances needs a floor to ceiling space of
approximately 5 metres as well as compliance with relevant government health standards. The
increase to the height has been limited to the central areas of the building to minimise impacts on
the surrounding area.

The applicant therefore seeks Council approval to change the approved plans to those included in
Attachment A.

The changes include:

Building Height

        Increase height of lift overrun from 11.3 metre to 13.25 metres
        Increase height of central portion of building from 10.2 metres to 12.15 metres
        Change to roof line
        Note that due to water table, building cannot be further excavated into the site




Parking

        Reduction of motorcycle spaces from 54 spaces to 50 spaces
        Increase in carparking spaces from 74 to 75 spaces


Ground Floor

        Internal changes to tenancy layout resulting in a reduction in floor area from 6363m2 to
         5989m2
        Change relates to moving floor areas to create larger more versatile spaces and providing
         more light and ventilation along western walls


3. PRELODGMENT

A pre-lodgement meeting was held with Noosa Council officers on 21st September 2021 to discuss
the proposed changes to height and use of the building for overnight stays. Council staff advised
they did not consider overnight stays to be an ancillary use and made the following comments about
height:

        2. Overall outcome (4) (b) of the zone code in Noosa Plan requires buildings with a high level
        of architectural design. The proposed design changes are not supported. The existing
        approval features a well designed Noosa style building with wide roof overhangs and a mix of
        materials, and it is important to note that the building was approved over the allowable height
        and at 3 storeys due to the good design and setbacks from the street.

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