MCU DA Shop - Shop 4 11 Gibson Rd - Planning Report · MCU22/0083

5. Proposed Development Details

5.1 Material Change of Use

This application is seeking a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use to establish a Hair
Salon Studio (Shop ) on the site. The proposed salon (EdwardsAndCo Noosa) is a consistent use as
defined within the Noosa Plan 2020.

The use will occupy the existing Shop 4 within the Noosaville Central complex and no alteration to
the external built form is proposed. The proposed use represents an appropriate reuse of the
existing showroom tenancy.

EdwardsAndCo currently operate in eight locations in Australia and are looking to establish a studio
in Noosa.

The proposed development is intended to be established in accordance with the Proposed Floor
Plan provided in Appendix A. The Floor Plan identifies the open plan workspace area will be utilised
by stylists for hair cutting, colour processing, washing and treatments occur. 6 x cutting bays (salon
chairs) are proposed, along with a staff and storeroom at the rear, and amenities for both staff and
clients.

The application for a Material Change of Use to establish a Shop use (Code Assessable) comprises
of a reconfiguration of the internal layout of the existing showroom to accommodate:

       • 6 x cutting basins,

       • Colour processing table,

       • Wash and treatment basins,

       • Staff and storeroom,

       • Staff and client amenities, and

       • Kitchenette and client drinks station.

A summary of the proposed development details are outlined in Table 2.

Table 2: Summary of Proposed Development

 Current use                                   Vacant showroom
 Proposed Use                                  Hair salon within an existing building

 Total GFA of Existing Shop                    249m2

 Existing Car Parking Spaces                   27 spaces




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