planning report Shaw v4. may24 · MCU24/0074

4.0 Planning assessment

4.1        Architectural Statement

The design acknowledges the site’s vistas to the north across the Noosa River, with the proposal
significantly enhancing the visitor experience (compared with the existing service station across the
road from the boat ramp). The use of muted colours, stone, timbers and geometric breezeblock
designs inspired by the shapes of the Noosa River, all contribute to a powerful local design language.
The proposal integrates infrastructure into the street frontage, but away from the key corners and
frontages to draw attention away from the public utilities and enhance the landscaping attributes.
The landscaping palette has also been carefully chosen with endemic species to define the sub-
tropical shaded character, which is carefully integrated with the streetscape to allow for low battered
landscaping and minimal retaining structures presenting to the long street frontages. Edges are
defined with rock facing stone walls and deep landscaping consistent with the Noosaville foreshore
commercial area, as well as providing for a public realm with an appealing presentation to this
important tourist locality.
The removal of parking from Gympie Terrace encourages alternative transport such as walking,
cycling, scootering and public transport.




Figure 10 – Design References




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