5. Planning Report

                                     Building Suncoast Green



 4.0 APPLICATION

This application seeks approval for a material change of use on vacant industrial land to be
developed to accommodate industrial business type 2, (Brewery) ancillary entertainment and
dining facility (Tasting Area) and ancillary Caretakers Dwelling Unit as defined in the Noosa
Planning Scheme. Approval is also sought for the associated operational works which
involves earthworks, vehicle parking, access way, hardstand pedestrian infrastructure,
landscaping and connection to reticulated water, sewerage and underground electricity.

The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 defines this work as assessable development, and is
deemed impact assessable under the Noosa Planning Scheme.

The industrial business type 2 and ancillary dwelling unit are code assessable components
being consistent uses within the industrial zone. The ancillary entertainment and dining
facility is impact assessable, being an inconsistent use within the industrial zone.

The operational works component of this application is code assessable, being work
consistent with a type 2 industrial business activity.

The development is intended to accommodate a boutique craft brewery, which will produce,
bottled, packaged and kegs of beer for sale on site and to be distributed through local outlets
such as the local Hotels and Surf Clubs. In the future they intend to distil alcohol on site as
well but the initial operations will be restricted to brewing. The primary objective of the
business, is for production of and the retail sale of their goods - wholesale to external
businesses, and the general public within the capacity of their retail sales area and ancillary
tasting area. The entertainment and dining facility component relates to the covered deck
area, kitchen and bar. The bar also services the retail area as a point of sales and to provide
education on the process which will be visible via the retail area. It is permissible for the
industrial business component to allocate up to 20% of their floor area for the sale of their
goods produced on site. In this instance 20% of the industrial area is equal to 138.54 sq/m.
However the applicant is looking to provide 62.2sq/m for retail sales (bottled or packaged
product) and an additional 70sq/m will be used for the bar floor and tasting area alongside
the retail space. The definitions of the Noosa Planning Scheme relating to Industrial
Business Use states;

     Industrial Business means the conduct of an industrial business activity, where goods or
  products are produced, manufactured, dismantled, altered, repackaged, repaired or stored at a
     scale of greater than that defined by retail business. The use includes the sale of goods,
 resulting from such operations, provided that sales space does not exceed 20% of the use area”
 The retail area will be serviced and maintained by staff of the intended business use
 and all sales will be processed via the bar area as indicated on the attached Building
 Design drawings by Building Suncoast Green. The retail area component will be (as
 shown) separated from the industrial use of the premises via glass doors which are
 operable from both sides but intended to remain closed and prevent public access to
 the industrial activity. The ancillary entertainment and dinning component is intended to
 take place in the bar area. For special release of new product, the covered deck area
 will also be used for retail sales and tasting. Light meals will also be prepared and




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