2 - 37 Gateway Drive Noosaville - Planning Report - 14.09.17

                                                     MCU to establish Entertainment & Dining Business – Type 2 (Gym)
                                                                                       2/37 Gateway Drive, Noosaville




5.         Proposed Development Details

5.1        Material Change of Use
This report demonstrates that the proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for a Personal Training Studio
(Entertainment & Dining Business – Type 2 Recreation, Amusement and Fitness) on the site is an inconsistent
use as defined within the Noosa Plan 2017. As a consequence of an Advisory letter from Noosa Council, the
operator of Noosa Strength Centre is formally lodging this application. Refer to Architectural Plans prepared by
Zest Building Design in Appendix A.
The proposed use is not one of a traditional gymnasium model but operates more as a personal training studio
with no more than 6 clients in attendance at any one time. Class size range from one on one personal training,
to a maximum of a 6-person group fitness class. Refer to Photographs 1 and 2 below which illustrate examples
of the small group fitness classes.
There are no facilities such as in other more traditional gyms for members to access 24 hours and undertake a
workout utilising equipment and machines by themselves (refer to Photographs 3 and 4). All classes and
training has a personal trainer in attendance and must be booked in advance, this ensures no perceived
impacts on adjoining tenancies.
The applicant seeks approval to formalise the existing personal training studio within tenancy 2 on the site. The
lower floor of the tenancy will comprise:
     -   Reception area,
     -   Free weights and (gym),
     -   Gymnasium floor activity space, and
     -   Change room including toilet.
The mezzanine area will be used for:
     -   Storage area for weights and equipment
The above uses are to be located in the existing building on site with no new works proposed.




                      Photographs 1 & 2: Typical studio fitness classes of up to 6 persons
                                       Source: Noosa Strength Centre
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