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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 13 OCTOBER 2025
ATTACHMENT 2 – (51995.1611.04) – OFFICER’S REPORT
REPORT
The application seeks approval of an Other Change to an existing development approval for
Material Change of Use – Indoor Entertainment (Clubhouse) and Sport and Recreation (Bowling
greens) to Material Change of Use - Outdoor Sport and Recreation, Food and Drink Outlet, and
Medium Impact Industry (Distillery). The application involves the adoption of the contemporary land
use terms from the Noosa Plan 2020.
The applicant advises:
The proposed Other Change includes:
• Relocation of the licensed dining area: Moving outdoor seating from the eastern side of
the building to a portion of the bowling green (100m²), improving amenity for neighbouring
properties.
• Enhancement of site functionality: Establishing a formalized goods storage and receival
area on the eastern side of the building (removing previous patron use from this space).
• Introduction of a small-batch distillery (28m²): A micro-distilling operation integrated within
the existing venue, designed as an ancillary use to the food and beverage offering.
• Reconfiguration of site facilities:
o Children’s playground relocated to the western side of the building.
o Bowling club operations retained and supported through a 90-year license
agreement with the Cooroy Community Bowls Club.
o No increase in total approved use area, ensuring compliance with previous
approvals.
• Addressing noise and amenity concerns: The removal of patron areas along the eastern
side
The locality and proposal plan are included below.
Figure 1 – Locality
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Figure 3 – Floor Plan
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Figure 4 – Elevations
The proposed development does not involve any new external built form, except for relocating the
existing children’s playground to the western side of the building, adjacent to the northeastern
corner of the existing bowling green.
The development also seeks to formalise a bowlers’ refreshment area comprising small round
tables intended for standing use, enabling patrons to place drinks adjacent to the bowling green.
1. SITE DETAILS
1.1. Site Description
The subject site is located at 5 Opal Street, Cooroy and is formally described as Lot 2 on
SP248165. The site has an area of 3,519m2, bowling greens are located on the western side with
the clubhouse and associated facilities adjacent the eastern boundary.
1.2. Site History
Development approval: 51995.1611 (TPC 2846)
A Town Planning Consent (TPC) for Cooroy Bowling Club Inc was approved on 27 July 2025 for
indoor entertainment, new clubhouse and sport and recreation (new bowling green).
Material supporting the application notes:
Historically, the original Cooroy Bowls Club comprised of a club house and greens over a
5059m2 lot at 5 Opal Street, Cooroy. Council on the 5th of September 1995 (TPC2845),
approved the construction of the bowls club and greens with a total gross floor area of 540m2
and total use area of 450m2. Car parking was calculated at a rate of 1 space per 20m2 of
total use area, and the Cooroy Bowls Club constructed 25 car parks along Opal Street.
The 1995 approval permitted Indoor Entertainment (Bowling clubhouse) and Sport and Recreation
(Bowling greens). At that time the land was zoned Special Facilities Zone.
In 2004 Council approved the conversion of part the Outdoor Sport and Recreation use (the
eastern bowling green) into a Motel. A later Reconfiguration and Material Change of Use approval
facilitated the subdivision of the into 2 lots and the development of 6 multiple dwellings.
A change application to add a smoking area was approved 3 July 2008. A new amenities block
and storage building at rear of site were approved via a further minor change on 1 June 2018.
1.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The subject site has frontage to Opal Street, with the southern side of the street accommodating a
service station and several other commercial tenancies located at the intersection of Opal Street
and Elm Street. This area is zoned District Centre under the Noosa Plan 2020. In contrast, the land
directly opposite, adjoining, and near the subject site is predominantly occupied by residential uses,
including dwelling houses and multiple dwellings. These properties are situated within the Medium
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Density Residential Zone. Further to the north and northeast are houses zoned Low Density
Residential.
2. ASSESSMENT BACKGROUND
Following the completion of public notification, Council issued a Further Advice request via email,
seeking submission of an Operational Management Plan and a Risk Assessed Management Plan.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
• State Planning Policy;
• South East Queensland Regional Plan;
• Planning Regulation 2017
• The Noosa Plan (25 September 2020).
3.2. Noosa Plan 2020
The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
• Recreation and Open Space Zone Code;
• Cooroy Local Plan Code;
• Business Activities Code;
• Entertainment Activities Code
• Recreational Activities Code
• Works Codes;
The subject site is in Cooroy and is zoned Recreation and Open Space. The proposed Food and
Drink Outlet and Medium Impact Industry (Distillery) are inconsistent uses subject to Impact
Assessment.
The pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:
Land Use
The original approval permitted Indoor Entertainment (Bowling clubhouse) and Sport and
Recreation (Bowling greens), the approval was issued under the 1985 planning scheme which
defined these terms as:
“Indoor Entertainment” - Any premises used or intended for use for any activity, purpose
or pursuit which affords or is calculated to afford interest or amusement irrespective of
whether or not food is provided. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term
includes the use of any premises for any of the activities, purposes or pursuits included in,
but not limited to Appendix III hereto: -
APPENNDIX III
Amusement hall
Billiard saloon
Bowling Centre
Broadcasting studio
Cinema
Circus (indoor)
Club (non-residential)
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Concert hall
Court (covered)
Covered swimming pool
Dance hall
Exhibition
Gymnasium
Meeting hall (other than place of worship)
Music hall
Premises specified in a Cabaret Licence issued under the Liquor Act 1912 – 1984
School of Art
Side show (indoor)
Skating rink (indoor)
Stadium (indoor)
Theatre (indoor)
“Sport and Recreation” – Any premises used or intended for use for the enjoyment or
convenience (by way of active recreational use) of the public who resort to such land for any
purpose included in but not limited to Appendix VIII hereto which does not involve an
admission fee (but may involve membership subscription or fee). The term does not include
indoor entertainment or outdoor entertainment as herein defined: -
Archery
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Boating
Bowling (other than indoor bowling)
Cricket
Croquet
Cycling
Football
Garden
Golf
Hockey
Lacrosse
Picnic area
Playing Field
Rowing, sailing and yachting
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
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Whilst the definition of Indoor Recreation did not prevent the provision of food, the proposed food
and drink offering proposed under the current proposal would be more likely to have been
considered a ‘Caterers Room’ which was defined as:
Any premises used or intended for use for
a. A function room; or
b. A restaurant
………….For the purposes of this definition, the term “Restaurant” means any premises –
In which substantial meals being meals of at least two courses one of which consists of fish,
meats or meat substitutes other than in sandwich form are regularly supplied to the public
for consumption by person seated therein……
The proposal seeks to amend the list of approved land uses of Outdoor Sport and Recreation,
Food and Drink Outlet, and Medium Impact Industry (Distillery). Under the 25 September 2020
version of the Noosa Plan 2020, these terms are defined as:
Outdoor Sport and Recreation means the use of premises for –
a. a recreation or sporting activity that is carried on outdoors and requires areas of open
space; or
b. providing and selling food and drink, change room facilities or storage facilities, if the use
is ancillary to the use in paragraph (a)
Food and Drink Outlet means the use of premises for -
a. preparing and selling food and drink for consumption on or off the premises; or
b. providing liquor for consumption on the premises, if the use is ancillary to the use in
paragraph (a)
Medium impact industry means the use of premises for an industrial activity—
a. that is the manufacturing, producing, processing, repairing, altering, recycling,
storing, distributing, transferring or treating of products; and………………….
These land use definitions appropriately reflect the proposed use of the site.
Notably the Outdoor Sport and Recreation use generally aligns with the uses approved under the
original approval. Outdoor Sport and Recreation is a consistent use in the zone and enables the
continuation of the long-established primary use of the site for lawn bowls, which has an existing
use area of approximately 2020m2.
Accordingly, the current proposal seeks to introduce two new land uses being Food and Drink
Outlet and Medium Impact Industry (Distillery). Whilst both uses are identified as inconsistent uses
they are considered appropriate on the following basis:
• The proposed Food and Drink Outlet is generally consistent with how the Indoor
Entertainment (Bowling Clubhouse) has previously operated noting a Chinese restaurant
previously operated from the site.
• The proposed Food and drink outlet has a use area of 450m2, which remains compliant
with the maximum 450m² Indoor Entertainment use area approved under the original
approval.
• The proposed 450m² use area for the Food and drink use is includes shared amenities
such as toilets used by both restaurant patrons and lawn bowlers and is comprised of the
following areas:
o Clubhouse and Dining Area (207m2)
o Outdoor Dining Area (87m2)
o Bowler Refreshment Area (118m2)
o Kid Playground (38m2)
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• The Food and Drink Outlet is consistent with many bowling clubs within the region operate
including the Tewantin-Noosa Bowling Club (Tewantin) and Club Pomona (Pomona) which
both have a restaurant/bistro.
• The distillery is proposed to be situated within an existing 28m² room and will accommodate
a small batch still with a production capacity of approximately 20 litres per batch. The distillery
is small scale and will be associated with the Food and drink outlet use.
• The area formerly designated and licensed for outdoor dining and including a children’s
playground, located to the east of the building, is proposed to be reclassified as a ‘No Access
Area’ for patrons (refer to Figure 3 – Overall Floor Plan, identified in purple). This space will
no longer be licensed for outdoor dining, utilised as a children’s play area nor Designated
Outdoor Smoking Area (DOSA). Instead, it is proposed to be partially repurposed for
operational functions, specifically to facilitate the receival and storage of goods by staff. This
change addresses submitters concerns relating to noise associated with the current
operation. Conditions are propsed to manage the operation of this area from a noise and
operational perspective.
Role and function
Recreation and Open Space Zone Code
Performance Outcome PO5
Community uses, clubs, indoor sport and recreation and small scale ancillary food and drink outlets
support the ongoing safe, comfortable and efficient operation of recreation and open space
activities.
Performance Outcome PO8
Food and drink outlets are small scale and ancillary to the main recreation or community activity
or tourist park use on the same site.
To ensure the proposed Food and Drink Outlet (450m²) remains ancillary to the primary use of
Outdoor Space and Recreation (2,020m²), a condition will be imposed limiting the maximum gross
floor area of the Food and Drink Outlet to 450m². This condition will ensure the proposed Food and
Drink Outlet does not exceed the existing allowable area and continues to function as a subordinate
component of the overall development.
Furthermore, to ensure the ongoing protection and efficient operation of Cooroy Bowls Club, a
Licence Agreement has been executed between Your Mates Bowlsy Pty Ltd (Licensor) and Cooroy
Community Bowls Club Inc. (Licensee). The agreement provides for an initial five-year term, with
an option to renew for up to eighteen additional five-year terms. This arrangement secures long-
term access and operational certainty for the bowls club within the broader development context.
Effects of use
Industry Activities Code
Performance Outcome PO2
Industry activities are of a type, scale and intensity that is consistent with the zone, locality and
character of the area in which it is located.
The proposed Medium Impact Industry component is limited to a small-scale distillery, to be
operated within an existing 28m² internal room of the premises. The operational intensity is
constrained to a small batch distilling process, with a maximum capacity of 20 litres of spirits per
batch. The nature and scale of this use will be appropriately regulated through the imposition of
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reasonable and relevant development conditions, ensuring the activity remains consistent with the
intended character, zoning provisions, and amenity expectations of the surrounding locality.
Whilst defined as an industrial use the operation of the distillery will not impact on the amenity of
the surrounding area.
Furthermore, the distillery compliments for the Food and Drink Outlet use and is of a similar scale
to the brewery located at the nearby Copperhead Brewery.
Hours of operation
The proposed Food and Drink Outlet and Medium Impact Industry are proposed to be carried out
in accordance with the hours of operation that the premises as currently advertised on their
website, being:
• 10:00am to 9:00pm Monday to Thursday,
• 10:00am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday; and
• 10:00am to 9:00pm Sunday and public holidays.
Business Activities Code
AO11.1
The use or activity does not operate outside the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm, seven days a week,
where the site directly adjoins land in the following zones:
a. All residential zone, except for the Tourist accommodation zone.
b. Major centre zone – High density residential precinct; or
c. Rural residential zone.
AO11.2
Where the site is not specified above in AO11.1 the use does not operate outside the hours of
6:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week, except that a business use such as a food and drink
outlet, may operate until 12:00 midnight on a Friday and Saturday.
PO11
Business activities are operated in a manner that avoids or minimises evening, early morning or
weekend noise nuisances to sensitive land uses, particularly surrounding residential uses.
Recreation Activities Code
PO9
Recreation activities operate within a timeframe that avoids negative impacts on the amenity of the
surrounding area and sensitive land uses.
Industrial Activities Code
AO4
Where the site adjoins a residential zone or the Rural Residential zone, the use does not operate
outside of the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday.
PO4
Industry activities are operated in a manner to avoid noise emissions that unreasonably diminish
the amenity of the area or surrounding uses.
The proposed operating hours are supported by the following documentation submitted by the
applicant:
• Noise Impact Assessment – Your Mates Bowls Pub (Ref: #1859d1-B), prepared by Live It
Acoustics, dated 6 March 2025;
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• Operational Management Plan (OMP), prepared by Crackerjack – Asian and Bowls; and
• Risk Assessed Management Plan, prepared by Your Mates Bowls Pub.
The submitted Noise Impact Assessment made recommendations for the proposed development,
including:
• that a detailed assessment of mechanical plant noise should be conducted in conjunction
with the criteria and assessment procedures outlined in Liquor guideline 51: Preparing an
acoustic report.
• any additional mechanical plant (as required) is located as far as practical from the
residential noise sensitive receptors to the north, south and east of the subject site.
The submitted OMP has been created to ensure that the proposed Food and Drink Outlet and
Medium Impact Industry are carried out in a safe, compliant and responsive manner. The OMP
addresses the relevant requirements under the Noosa Plan 2020, the Liquor Act 1992, and the
submitted Risk Assessed Management Plan. The OMP also responds to the concerns raised
during the public notification process, including:
• Noise emissions from refrigeration units and plant.
• Noise from bin and bottle disposal.
• Staff behaviour and language during pack-down and closing procedures.
• Patron noise near the eastern boundary.
The OMP includes elements such as:
1.2 Bin and Bottle Disposal
● Restricted Times: Bin movements and bottle disposal prohibited after 9pm.
● Procedures:
○ Staff to use plastic liners in bottle bins to reduce glass-on-glass impact.
○ Bins to be wheeled quietly, avoiding dragging or tipping near residential
areas.
● Collection:
○ Waste collection scheduled between 7am–6pm only.
○ Contractor briefed on noise minimisation expectations.
1.3 Staff Pack-Down Procedures
● Quiet Pack-Down Policy:
○ No amplified music during clean-up.
○ Staff to use low voices, with specific training on respect for neighbours.
○ All external doors and windows to remain closed during clean-up.
○ Closing duties near the eastern boundary minimised after 9pm.
The OMP is intended to be a living document that is reviewed regularly. To ensure the ongoing
effective management of the use, the application has been assessed with reference to the
submitted Operational Management Plan (OMP), which outlines procedures to mitigate potential
amenity impacts, including noise. It is recommended that the OMP be reviewed and updated at
least every three years from the date of approval to maintain its relevance and responsiveness to
operational changes.
Furthermore, if substantiated complaints are received by Council regarding noise associated with
the use, Council may request that the OMP be reviewed and amended to address the identified
concerns.
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The submitted Risk Assessed Management Plan contains information about the procedures and
practices, prescribed under Section 38A of the Liquor Regulation 2002, for the conduct of business
at the premises.
Each of these documents with be stamped as reference documents of the approval.
Car Parking
Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Carparking Food and drink outlet – 1 The proposed uses will
space per 20m2 of use area = continue to utilise the 25
23 spaces existing on street car parking
spaces.
Medium impact industry – 1
space per 50m2 up to 500m2 = Note: 1 of these existing
1 space spaces is designed for people
with disabilities.
Outdoor sport and recreation
– sufficient spaces for the
intended use.
In accordance with the above car parking provisions, the minimum number of car parks required
for the proposed uses is 24.
Under the planning scheme provisions applicable at the time of the original approval, car parking
was assessed at a rate of one space per 20m² of use area, generating a requirement for 23 spaces.
The development subsequently provided 25 on-street car parking spaces along Opal Street to
accommodate the approved use.
The current proposal demonstrates that the combined use areas of the proposed Food and Drink
Outlet and Medium Impact Industry do not exceed the previously approved 450m² use area.
Accordingly, the development maintains compliance with the car parking requirements, consistent
with Performance Outcome PO6 of the Driveways and Parking Code under the Noosa Plan 2020
(25 September 2025).
Laneway Dedication
Cooroy Local Plan
PO17
Development facilitates the widening and upgrading of laneways in the Cooroy Local Plan Area to
accommodate anticipated levels of traffic. Where:
a. Access to development is taken from a laneway, a 2 metre resumption from the laneway
frontage is required for widening and the laneway is to be upgraded to the appropriate
standard; or
b. development is undertaken on a property with a laneway frontage, and access is not taken,
a 2 metre easement is provided for future widening and upgrading purposes.
To support the future widening and upgrading of Diamond Lane, this development has been
conditioned to provide a 2-metre-wide easement in accordance with Performance Outcome
PO17(b) of the Cooroy Local Plan Code. The purpose of this condition is to safeguard the corridor
alignment for a potential future resumption, limited to a width of 2 metres.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not Applicable
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4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The submitted Noise Impact Assessment was referred to Council’s Environmental Health Officer.
4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 16 business days (from 13 June 2025 to 7 July 2025) in
accordance with the Planning Act 2016. 12 properly made submissions were received. 8
submissions in support of the proposal. 3 submissions objected the proposal and one submission
offered support of the proposal subject to their specific concerns being addressed.
Following the completion of public notification, the applicant elected to address the concerns raised
by submitters by providing Council with a letter, which:
• Provided a summary of the 12 properly made submissions received
• Identified the key planning matters raised in these submissions
• Provided a planning response to the matters raised in the submissions
The planning matters raised during public notification informed the Council’s Further Advice, and
the applicant’s response to Council’s Further Advice was the basis for several conditions of the
approval. The submitted Operational Management Plan (OMP) and the Risk Assessed
Management Plan are referred to in conditions and are reference documents of the approval.
The following table provides a summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
Matters Raised Comments
Noise and Amenity Impacts (Eastern The application proposes to relocate all patron-
Boundary) related activities, which included the children’s
playground, outdoor dining areas, designated
Most submitters objecting to the proposal
smoking zones, and general seating from the
were residents of the adjoining
eastern portion of the site to the western side.
development to the east, specifically Units
1–4 at 11 Opal Street. Concerns raised The proposed relocation of these activities
included noise from refrigeration units, associated with the proposed uses will increase
after-hours bottle disposal and bin the amount of separation of the development from
movements, loud staff behaviour during the adjoining units at 11 Opal Street and reduce
clean-up, and patron noise in the eastern the potential for amenity impacts on surrounding
courtyard—such as swearing and activity residential properties.
occurring close to residential dwellings.
The eastern portion of the site is proposed to be
Submitters also reported sleep
redesignated for goods receival and storage only,
disturbance, particularly affecting shift
with no licenced or public access permitted.
workers in Units 1 and 2, and expressed
frustration with staff conduct and its impact The conduct of staff and their behaviour will be
on residential amenity. managed in accordance with the OMP, which
outlines a Quiet Pack-Down Policy were staff are
required to use low voices, with specific training
on respect for neighbours. Closing duties near the
eastern boundary are also identified to be
minimised after 9pm
To effectively manage the concerns regarding
noise from bin/bottle disposal and current
operational practices that generate noise, the
submitted OMP includes restricted times for when
bin movements and bottle disposal can occur. The
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waste contractor will also be briefed on noise
minimisation expectations.
Where complaints (other than frivolous or
vexatious complaints) are made to council about
noise from the approved use, council may require
the Operational Management Plan to be updated.
Plant noise from refrigeration units will be
managed through ongoing compliance checks,
with acoustic shields or enclosures fitted where
necessary.
Amplified music is restricted to background music
only and is monitored by a responsible person.
Outdoor music will be ambient background only
and directed away from residences.
As identified in the submitted Risk Assessed
Management Plan, a responsible person must
undertake hourly monitoring using a calibrated
sound level meter or an approved sound limiter
with data logging capabilities.
Noise emissions from the premises have been
conditioned in accordance with the submitted
Noise Impact Assessment.
Amplified music is restricted to background music
only and is monitored.
There will be immediate investigation if a
complaint is received.
The approved Food and Drink Outlet and Medium
Impact Industry uses are restricted to operating
between 10:00am and 9:00pm Monday to
Thursday, 10:00am to 11:00pm Friday and
Saturday, and 10:00am to 9:00pm on Sundays
and public holidays. Use of the bowling green is
permitted between 7:00am and 9:00pm, while the
playground may operate between 10:00am and
8:00pm. All patrons are required to vacate the
premises within 30 minutes of the approved
closing times.
Acoustic Report Methodology The submitted Noise Impact Assessment in
support of the application was prepared by a
Several submitters questioned the validity
suitably qualified professional in accordance with
and reliability of the submitted Noise
the Planning Regulation 2017 and relevant
Impact Assessment. Concerns were
Australian standards. The assessment aligns with
raised that monitoring was conducted
the applicable benchmarks of the Noosa Plan
during periods of low activity, such as
2020.
Mondays or midweek, when the venue
was closed or operating below typical Key elements of the methodology included:
levels. It was also noted that monitoring
• Selection of assessment locations
locations did not reflect the most affected
representing worst-case scenarios based
areas, particularly the eastern boundary
on site layout and proximity to sensitive
near the kitchen and former children’s play
receptors.
area. Submitters argued that the report did
not adequately represent noise levels • Measurement of background noise levels
and modelling of predicted operational noise
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during peak periods, such as weekends or levels to assess compliance at the nearest
events. residential boundaries.
• Confirmation that, with the proposed site
layout and implementation of management
measures, the development will comply with
relevant noise criteria during both day and
night-time periods.
The assessment incorporated predictive
modelling based on the proposed relocation of
activity zones and intended operational patterns.
Notably, no external amplification or live music is
proposed as part of the development.
Operational Practices and Staff These matters have been considered in the
Behaviour assessment of the application, particularly in
relation to amenity impacts and the adequacy of
Several submissions raised concerns
proposed management measures.
about late-night staff activity and
associated noise impacts. Specific issues The submitted Operational Management Plan
included loud behaviour during pack-down (OMP) and Risk Assessed Management Plan,
and clean-up, such as music and shouting, prepared by Your Mates Bowls Pub have
as well as operational noise from bottle addressed these issues.
disposal, bin movements, and door
The applicant has outlined measures to manage
slamming near residential boundaries.
patron behaviour and minimise noise impacts on
Submitters expressed that such behaviour
surrounding residential areas. These include the
demonstrated a lack of regard for
installation of signage throughout the venue
neighbouring amenity and requested
reminding patrons to respect neighbours and keep
improved management of after-hours
noise to a minimum, staff training to encourage
noise and onsite operations.
quiet departures, and a staggered exit strategy
with staff positioned at exits to manage dispersal
and reduce after-hours noise.
The applicant has outlined a complaint
management process to address operational
concerns. A complaints hotline is monitored by the
Duty Manager during operating hours, with all
complaints logged immediately, investigated
within seven days, and followed up with the
complainant. In addition, quarterly meetings are
offered to local residents to provide operational
updates and facilitate ongoing community
feedback.
Delivery Vehicle Noise The development application directly responds to
concerns raised in submissions by proposing a
Submitters raised concerns regarding the
clear separation between customer areas and
frequency and timing of delivery vehicle
service functions. The eastern courtyard will be
operations, particularly early morning
used exclusively for goods receival and dry store
deliveries occurring from 5:00am and the
access, with no patron access and no liquor
idling of refrigerated trucks near residential
licensing.
boundaries during unloading. Additional
concerns included the lack of clarity in the While delivery vehicle noise is regulated under the
application regarding delivery Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2019 and
management and acoustic impacts, as Council’s Local Laws, the applicant acknowledges
well as the potential for increased the potential for disturbance and has proposed a
disturbance resulting from the proposed range of mitigation measures.
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use of the eastern courtyard for storage This includes a condition to restrict delivery hours
and delivery activities. to between 7:00am and 6:00pm, minimising
vehicle idling or refrigerated trucks early in the
morning.
Parking and Traffic Management The proposal does not increase the gross floor
area or use area of the premises. This application
Some submitters raised concerns about
is for an Other Change to reconfigure some of the
the adequacy of existing parking
internal and external spaces to reduce amenity
arrangements, particularly during
impacts to the east and to improve general site
weekends or events when demand is
functionality and design.
perceived to exceed supply. Specific
issues included the use of on-street The proposed uses, including their associated
parking adjacent to 11 Opal Street, parking provisions maintain compliance with the
potential conflicts with future neighbouring current and superseded planning scheme
land uses, and uncertainty around long- provisions, and with the existing car parking
term parking capacity should patron arrangement approved in the TPC approval and
numbers increase. associated minor changes.
The construction of the 25 formalised on-street
parking spaces which support the ongoing
operation of the Cooroy Bowls Club were
constructed by the club for patron use and
continue to function as intended. Although some
spaces are now located adjacent to 11 Opal
Street, following subdivision and residential
development of the eastern green.
These car parks remain publicly accessible and
available for use by all street users, including club
patrons.
Land Use Character and Planning The Food and Drink Outlet is consistent with many
Consistency bowling clubs within the region operate including
the Tewantin-Noosa Bowling Club (Tewantin) and
Club Pomona (Pomona) which both have a
restaurant/bistro.
No additional use area is proposed, and the
introduced use (small-batch distilling) is small and
ancillary in scale.
The proposed Food and Drink Outlet is generally
consistent with how the Indoor Entertainment
(Bowling Clubhouse) has previously operated
noting a Chinese restaurant previously operated
from the site.
Concerns Regarding Future Any future intensification will require assessment
Intensification by Council via change application.
5. NOOSA PLAN 2020 (26 SEPTEMBER 2025) AMENDMENTS
The Noosa Plan 2020 (26 September 2025) amendments do not propose any significant changes
that affect the proposal or site.
6. HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
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by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
7. EQUITABLE ACCESS AND FACILITIES
In assessing this application, the plans for the proposed building work have not yet been evaluated
for compliance with the requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of
Australia (Volume 1) as they pertain to people with disabilities. The following codes may impact
the proposed building work and will be addressed as part of future building approvals required for
the site:
a. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
b. The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
c. The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
8. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed changes represent a considered response to community concerns and operational
needs. By relocating patron-related activities away from the eastern boundary and introducing clear
management protocols, the development seeks to minimise amenity impacts on nearby residential
properties. The introduction of a small-scale distillery and formalisation of the Food and Drink
Outlet remain within approved use areas and are consistent with similar regional facilities.
Noise and operational impacts have been addressed through detailed acoustic reporting and
comprehensive management plans, with conditions recommended to ensure ongoing compliance.
It is also acknowledged that submitters concerns relating to the current operation are addressed
by removing patron access and the children’s playground from the area adjacent eastern boundary.
The proposal maintains existing car parking arrangements and does not increase development
intensity. Overall, the application is considered to appropriately balance recreational, commercial,
and community interests, and is supported subject to the recommended conditions.
Departments consulted:
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Councillors
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Director x Director Director
Strategic Land Use Planning x Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
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Destination Management
Environmental Services x Environmental Health Asset Management
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Property / Permits Disaster Management
Waste
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