MCU18/0102.03 - Application For Other Change To Development Approval For Bounce Hostel, Food & Drink Outlet At 14-16 Mary St, Noosaville · Attachment 2 – (MCU18 0102.03) – Development Assessment Manager Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                               10 FEBRUARY 2026


                                        Figure 3 – Elevations




                                        Figure 4 – Elevations

2.    APPLICATION BACKGROUND
On 15 November 2018 Council approved an application MCU18/0102 for Visitor Accommodation
Type 4 – Conventional with a Negotiated Decision issued in March 2019. At the time the application
was publicly notified, 5 properly made submissions were received with residents raising concerns
about the hostel’s location opposite Dan Murphy’s, the potential for excessive noise to be
generated, the lack of on-site car parking, and the setbacks and bulk of the building. Submitters
also questioned the need for a backpacker hostel in this area.
On 21 April 2021 Council approved a Generally in Accordance request MCU18/0102.01 to change
the basement layout, external doors replaced by windows, reconfiguration of bedrooms and lounge
areas.
On 1 December 2021 the Acting Director of Sustainable Development approved a ‘Temporary Use
Permit’ to allow for registered external guests (non-staying guests) to use the café and outdoor
sundeck area for the consumption of food and beverages sold on site due to the impacts of COVID
on the business. The temporary use permit was current until June 2023 and no complaints were
received during the period of operation.
On 18 January 2024 Council approved an Other Change (MCU18/0102.02) to include a Food and
Drink Outlet with the inclusion of a condition to limit the use to a 12 month period to allow a trial
period due to the shortfall in car parking.


3.    SITE DETAILS
3.1. Site Description
The subject site is currently improved by the existing Bounce Hostel and includes an existing café
area abutting the reception desk which outlooks to the internal pool and outdoor seating area.