Planning Report and plans

Proposal Report        Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for Entertainment and Dining Business Type 2 Recreation, Amusement & fitness
over land at 5/8 Selkirk Drive Noosaville and described as lot 5 on SP188669
Applicant:             Gelherdt No 2 Pty Ltd


          The applicant has investigated the surrounding commercial zoned land and advises that they require at
          tenancy with a minimum of 500m2 up to 1000m2 for the full service fitness centre that they wish to
          provide. The subject site has a floor area of 669m2 and is well located to surrounding residential and
          business areas.

          iv does not accommodate uses that would harm the environment through excessive noise, odour, dust,
          or other waste;

          The proposed fitness centre is to be located in an existing approved industrial complex and being fully
          air-conditioned will not have any openings to the surrounding area.

          v is developed in a fashion that does not detract from the character of its locality or impact on the
          major road network;

          The proposed fitness centre is to be located in an existing approved industrial complex and will not be
          highly visible to the surrounding area. The existing road network will not be affected by the proposed
          use.

          vi provides important industries and service-related businesses to the whole of Noosa, but particularly
          the coastal area and the north-east area of the former Maroochy Shire; and

          The proposed fitness centre is a business that provides a health service for its members and as a
          womens only fitness centre will service the entire Noosa and Doonan area.

          vii provides for a high level of runoff water quality to Eenie Creek and Lake Doonella;

          Proposed fitness centre will have lesser impacts than approved industrial uses.

          A comparison of the proposal against the Noosaville Locality Code is included in Attachment B.

          7.2.2.2 Business Uses Code

          The proposal has been reviewed against the overall outcomes of the Business Uses Code and is
          considered to comply with the most relevant outcomes which include:

                a) Existing and future populations have access to an adequate level of goods and
                services;

          The applicant has reviewed the current supply of fitness centres in the area and has identified a
          market for a womens only fitness centre for the area. The centre will provide a new type of fitness
          centre not currently provided in the area.

                c) Business Uses contribute positively to the Shire’s economy and employment;

          The proposed fitness centre will provide up to 13 jobs and will contribute to the local economy.

                d) Business Uses are located where there is an appropriate level of infrastructure and a wide range
                of functions to support those uses;

          The site is located in an existing building which is well serviced by existing infrastructure and has good
          access to the existing road network.

                e) Business uses in an urban zone, have appropriate connection to reticulated sewerage, water
                supply, stormwater drainage, electricity, and telecommunications services;

          The site is connected to all essential services.

                f) Business development has high levels of accessibility and functionality;

          The proposal has good pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to the surrounding area and the site is
          easily accessible at all times.

                h) Business development is consistent with the hierarchy of centres across Noosa; and


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