Planning Report - Sunshine Beach Surf Club · MCU17/0024.04

8.7 Community Activities Code – PO / AO Summary

The proposal has been assessed against the Community Activities Code under Part 9.3.8 of the
Noosa Plan 2020. This code ensures that community-related uses and facilities are appropriately
located, designed, and operated to meet the needs of the local community while maintaining the
amenity and character of the surrounding area.

A comprehensive assessment against each Performance and Acceptable Outcome of the Code is
provided in Appendix B – Completed Code Tables.

The summary below outlines key areas of compliance relevant to the Sunshine Beach Surf Life
Saving Club (SBSLSC) emergency storage extension.

Location and Role

The Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club is an established community facility located within the
Recreation and Open Space Zone, which is a suitable and intended location for community and
recreational activities.
The site is centrally positioned within the Sunshine Beach coastal community and is easily
accessible to the population it serves. The Club has operated from this location for approximately
40 years, providing an essential community safety and emergency response service.

Type, Scale and Intensity

The proposed extension is minor in scale and complements the existing community use. It does not
increase the intensity of activity or change the nature of operations. The structure will provide
dedicated emergency equipment storage, improving the Club’s operational efficiency without
affecting the public use or open-space function of Ed Webb Park

Building Design and Siting

The extension has been designed to match the form and materials of the existing clubhouse,
ensuring visual cohesion and maintaining the low-rise coastal character of Sunshine Beach.
The location within a previously disturbed area ensures minimal environmental impact, and the
layout provides for safe, efficient operational access for lifesaving personnel.

Amenity and Safety

The proposal is well separated (over 20 metres) from the nearest residential uses, avoiding any
adverse amenity impact.
Activities will continue to be confined within appropriate hours, and lighting will be designed to
comply with the Code’s turtle-sensitive and low-glare requirements. The extension does not
introduce new sources of noise, glare, or odour and maintains a safe and secure environment
consistent with the expectations for community facilities.

Landscaping and Visual Integration

New native landscaping will be installed around the building perimeter to soften visual impacts,
provide shade, and reinforce the natural coastal vegetation character. This is consistent with the
Coastal Communities Local Plan outcomes and the Recreation and Open Space Zone Code.
RG Strategic Other Change to Development Permit MCU17/0024.02 (Emergency Services – Additional Emergency
Equipment Storage)                                      21