Development Assessment Report · MCU23/0096

PROJECT URBAN – 12332                                                                      July 2023


4.0 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

This application seeks a Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises for
extension to an educational establishment to be established in accordance with the
accompanying Proposal Plans. The proposed extension comprises a performing arts building.

The performing arts building is part of the refurbishment and upgrade program for the college to
provide a more modern and comprehensive learning facility. The works are not intended to
facilitate increased enrolment.

The proposed building is located within an area previously used for staff carparking and which
has now become available for redevelopment following the completion of the new staff carpark
on the corner of Eumundi Noosa Road and Walter Hay Drive. The proposed building is setback
approximately 38m from the Walter Hay Drive frontage, comprises a gross floor area of 1,600m2
and is 2 storeys in height with a maximum height of 12.1m above natural ground level.

The ground floor incudes 2 music learning rooms, 3 studios, 3 practice rooms, a student
instrument store, music store/workroom, breakout areas, staff room and amenities. The upper
level includes 2 drama learning rooms, which have the ability to open into a larger performance
room, a dance studio, 3 smaller studios, 3 practice rooms, a breakout area, change rooms, store
rooms and amenities.      The proposed building height is required to enable the building to
properly function as a performing arts learning centre, particularly the upper level dance room
and drama rooms/performance area.

While not a direct requirement of the proposed performing arts building, the application has
regard to previously identified traffic related concerns for the site and includes upgrades to the
existing Goodchap Street entry carpark. The carpark layout is based on the concept plan
approved with MCU20/0072 and further refined to maximise car parking spaces, set down lane
and vehicle queuing lengths, to ensure compliance with AS2890.1 and provide improvements to
the safety and efficiency of access and movement within the College. The proposal will increase
the current Goodchap Street entry carpark from 58 to 81 spaces and provide for 16 drop off/pick
up bays. The carpark and traffic related matters are addressed in the attached Traffic Impact
Assessment report.

It is proposed to undertake the work in 2 stages. Stage 1 will comprise the performing arts
building and stage 2 the carpark works. Staging of the works is necessary to ensure the efficient
functioning of the college through the construction phases, allowing the carpark works to be
undertaken during a holiday period.




DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT                                                                Page 7
Material Change of Use – Educational establishment
Good Shepherd Lutheran College
115 Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville