Planning Report - Sunshine Beach Surf Club · MCU17/0024.04

Landscaping with endemic species will enhance local biodiversity and visual amenity

Overall, the proposal complies with the Purpose and Overall Outcomes of the Recreation and Open
Space Zone Code. The extension is of an appropriate type, scale and intensity, and will:

    •   Maintain the primary recreation function of the land;

    •   Enhance community safety and emergency response capability;

    •   Protect the open space character and environmental values of Sunshine Beach; and

    •   Deliver high-quality, low-impact community infrastructure consistent with the intent of the
        Noosa Plan 2020.




8.5 Coastal Communities Local Plan Code – PO / AO Summary

The subject site is located within the Sunshine Beach coastal community, part of the Coastal
Communities Local Plan Area under the Noosa Plan 2020. This code provides locally relevant
planning provisions to ensure that development reflects the established beachside character,
landscape values, and community function of the coastal villages from Sunshine Beach to
Peregian Beach

A detailed assessment of Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes is contained in
Appendix D – Completed Code Tables.

The summary below outlines how the proposed Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SBSLSC)
Emergency Services – additional emergency equipment storage extension satisfies the Purpose
and Overall Outcomes of the Code.

Role and Function

The proposal reinforces Sunshine Beach’s role as a coastal recreation hub by enhancing facilities
that directly support beach safety, surf lifesaving operations, and community education. These are
recognised community uses specifically encouraged in this local plan area, which identifies the
Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach Surf Clubs as key organised sporting and recreational assets
to be retained and enhanced

The modest extension enables more effective emergency response capability and operational
efficiency without altering the site’s use, intensity, or relationship to the surrounding open space.

Built Form, Character and Landscape Integration

The extension is low-rise, lightweight and sympathetic to the coastal setting, consistent with the
design intent of the existing clubhouse.
Key outcomes include:

    •   Building height and bulk remain subordinate to the landscape and parkland setting;

    •   External finishes and colours match the existing club, consistent with the subdued coastal
        palette encouraged by the Code

RG Strategic Other Change to Development Permit MCU17/0024.02 (Emergency Services – Additional Emergency
Equipment Storage)                                      18