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

               GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                                        7 JULY 2026


                    • Community Use
                    • Animal Keeping
               Importantly, these smaller tenancies form part of an existing, approved development and are
               designed to operate in conjunction with the primary medical uses within the building. In this context,
               they are intended to function as ancillary office/medical spaces rather than independent showroom
               tenancies.
               The tenancies subject to this application have remained vacant since the building’s construction.
               In response, the applicant proposes Indoor Sport and Recreation uses within the upper-level
               tenancies to complement the established medical centre. This includes low-impact health and
               wellness activities that are compatible with the existing use mix. The proposal represents a
               pragmatic and appropriate use of the approved built form, supporting the functional integration of
               health-related services within the centre.
               4.3.4 Recreation Activities Code
               The proposal has been reviewed against the Recreation Activities Code the purpose of which is to
               ensure the recreation activities are developed in the context of the locality and character to which
               they are located. Whilst the development is an inconsistent use due to not achieving a minimum
               gross floor area of 400m2, where located within the Showroom Precinct within the Major Centre
               Zone, the proposal does not result in the fragmentation of existing showroom tenancies.
               The applicant has provided an Economic Needs Assessment demonstrating the overriding need
               for additional Indoor Sport and Recreation.
               4.3.5 Works Codes
               4.3.5.1 Driveways and Parking Code
               Carparking
               As previously discussed, the application relates to an existing building that includes a two-storey
               basement car park, in addition to ground-level parking. In total, the development provides 94 car
               parking spaces, 10 motorcycle spaces, together with a service vehicle (SRV) loading bay and an
               ambulance bay.
               No changes are proposed to the existing car parking or servicing arrangements. In assessing the
               proposal under the Noosa Plan 2020, the prescribed parking rate for Indoor Sport and Recreation
               (1 space per 20m²) is consistent with that for Health Care Services (1 space per 20m²). As such,
               the proposed use is not expected to generate any additional parking demand beyond that already
               approved.
               End-of-trip facilities
               End-of-trip facilities were required to be provided as part of the existing development approval for
               the site. These facilities are to be readily accessible to staff associated with the subject tenancies.
               5.     CONSULTATION
               5.1. Referral Agencies
               Not applicable
               5.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •      Principal Strategic Planner, Strategic Planning and Environment – no objection.
               5.3. Public Notification
               The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days (3 November 2025 to 24
               November 2025) in accordance with the Planning Act 2016. No properly made submissions were
               received.




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