Planning Report

Council’s willingness to relax the extent of use types erodes the intent to efficiently manage the retail cap for
both showroom and commercial business efficiently and is an indicator that additional premises are required
to manage this wider demand for businesses to locate in the Shire Business Centre.
Furthermore, the Location IQ report states details that the adjoining Noosaville industrial estate, to the west
of the site, is also experiencing pressures from non-industrial uses with several Type 4 Showroom or Type 2
Shop & salon retailers currently operating. Again, this reduces the effectiveness and weakens the Industry
zoning.
This includes the following tenancies:

•     Choices Flooring
•     Paint Place
•     Signs & Wraps
•     Cartridge King
•     Vinnies
•     National Titles
•     Carpet Call

Figure 23 – Existing large format retail and showroom facilities along Commercial Court and Eenie Creek Road




Source: Google Earth

It is noted in preparation for the Draft Plan that Council commissioned a series of studies to inform and
shape the Draft Plan. The Noosa Centres Hierarchy Review 2017 was the outcome of this, and whilst not
formally adopted, the report reflects that the retail experience is an evolving industry, responding to changing
consumer preferences and expectations. This includes more hybrid retailers and experiential businesses that
act as attractors.


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