Council Report - MCU25 0119 (As Published) · MCU25/0119

               GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                        7 JULY 2026


               The subject site is located in Noosaville and is zoned Major Centre. The proposed use is identified
               as an inconsistent use within the zone and is required to follow an impact assessable application
               process.
               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments.
               4.3.1 Strategic Framework
               The Strategic Framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the basis for
               ensuring appropriate development occurs in the planning scheme area for the life of the planning
               scheme. The Strategic Intent in the Strategic Framework includes the following statements:
               3.2 Strategic Intent
               3.2.2 A well managed and sustainable Noosa Shire
               Cohesive and resilient communities
               … Informal and formal sport and recreation facilities, social infrastructure and venues provide
               opportunities to meet, learn, and be active and creative.
               Active and healthy communities
               …There is an increasing demand for health services to support the needs of an older population.
               This includes both conventional medical services and complementary wellness industries. The
               Noosa Hospital provides important local medical services with supporting specialist and
               complementary services located nearby in the existing Goodchap Street centre and within the Mary
               Street/Thomas Street precinct. There is opportunity for further health services to cluster at the
               Noosa Business Centre.
               3.3 Strategic Outcomes
               3.3.2 Community Wellbeing
               The strategic outcomes for community wellbeing by 2041 are:
               ….
                    h. A wide variety of spaces and services provide for health and wellness, sport and recreation,
                       education, creative arts, social interaction and spiritual growth. New and upgraded facilities
                       are designed to maximise accessibility and flexibility to adopt to changing needs.
                    j.   Multiple use and shared facilities are encouraged to ensure efficient provision of services.
                         Community services coexist with business and recreation functions in vibrant activity
                         centres of different scales.
                    k. Development provides for additional educational and health services, particularly at the
                       Noosa Business Centre.
               Comment:
               The proposed development application is generally consistent with the Strategic Framework of the
               Noosa Plan 2020, responding effectively to key challenges including the changing nature of
               businesses, an ageing population, and the need for flexible, health-focused services.
               The adaptable tenancies enable a range of indoor sport, recreation and wellness uses, supporting
               the existing established uses. The focus on low-impact health and wellbeing activities also aligns
               with the increasing demand for services that support active ageing and preventative healthcare.
               The proposal makes a positive contribution to the local economy by supporting diversification,
               particularly within the priority health and wellness sector. The co-location of indoor recreation uses
               with established medical services such as radiology, cancer treatment and general practitioners
               creates a complementary health and wellness cluster. This integrated approach is consistent with
               the strategic intent to encourage industry clustering and efficient use of existing approved floor
               space within the Noosa Business Centre.




Document Set ID: 24331888
Version: 17, Version Date: 23/06/2026