Information Response - MCU17-0524 - Gateway Drive

Council’s Reference: MCU17/0524


10 March 2018


The Chief Executive Officer
Noosa Council
PO Box 141
Tewantin QLD 4565
Via email : [email protected]


Attention: Mr Billy Glover


Dear Billy,

Response to Information Request – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE TO ESTABLISH ENTERTAINMENT & DINING BUSINESS –
TYPE 2 RECREATION, AMUSEMENT & FITNESS

In relation to the abovementioned property and development application (MCU17/0524), on behalf of Mr. Leigh Stalker
(Noosa Strength Centre) we hereby submit the following information as requested in the Information Request dated
20th December 2017.


Issue – Noise
Due to the proposed gym being located near a residential area (Bushlands Drive), it is understood that the proposed use
may result in noise impacts on the existing residents of the residential area.

Information Required

         1.       Please provide an Acoustic Report from a Registered Professional Acoustic Consultant that will address
                  how the following noise issues would be managed, controlled, prevented or mitigated.

Response

         Due to the small scale, type of operation and costs involved with requiring an Acoustic Consultant provide a
         report, the applicant has not engaged an acoustic consultant, rather the applicant is relying on a reasonable
         approach be considered of the existing and proposed use not being a large floor plate gymnasium with large
         class numbers and motivational, heavy based music involved.

         The proposed indoor personal fitness studio is to be located within an existing industrial complex. The existing
         premises is constructed from pre-fabricated tilt up concrete slabs of 150mm thick.

         Utilising existing industry data and fact sheets (attached as Appendix 1), it is recognised that you would expect
         a an internal to external receivers noise reduction rating of up to 30dBa due to this construction. It is also
         recognised that sound will seek openings or less dense material through which to pass which would be
         concluded as the front door which faces directly onto the carpark and adjoining industrial areas away from any
         residential properties.