Planning Report - Bare Bones Movement Pilates - 04.09.18 · MCU18/0142

6.Proposed Development Details
Material Change of Use

The proposal seeks approval a Material Change of Use to establish an Entertainment and Dining Business- Type
2 Recreation, Amusement & Fitness. The proposed use represents an appropriate reuse of the existing building
and is consistent with existing uses on the site and immediately adjoining.
Refer to the Site Plan within Appendix A which identifies the training, change room, and amenities areas located
within the Pilates studio. The Bare Bones Movement Pilates studio will comprise of an open plan workspace area
housing Pilates reformer frames. The staff and client amenities and changing rooms are located at the rear of
the studio.
Bare Bones Movement Pilates will provide timetabled group and private Pilates classes. Pilates is a safe and
effective exercise method, suitable for all levels of fitness and the studio will offer a range of class levels from
beginner to athlete.
The use will occupy the existing building and no alteration to the external built form is proposed.




Studio Operation

Bare Bones Movement Pilates will provide timetabled group and private Pilates classes 7 days a week (refer to
Table 1 Example Studio Timetable). Specialising in Reformer Pilates, the focus is providing whole body
sequencing, functional strength and movement training to all clients. A Reformer is a bed-like frame utilising
spring loading to create resistance when the carriage moves back and forth.
Activity based workshops will also be offered, instructing clients how to apply the movement training from the
studio into everyday activities, such as surfing, cycling, and running, and various sports and lifestyle activities.


Table 1: Example Studio Timetable



                Monday           Tuesday         Wednesday   Thursday        Friday       Saturday           Sunday


                5:30AM –         5:30AM –         5:30AM –   5:30AM –       5:30AM –       7:00AM –         7:00AM –
  Morning
                10:30AM          10:30AM          10:30AM    10:30AM        10:30AM        11:00AM          11:00AM


                12:00PM –       12:00PM –        12:00PM –   12:00PM –     12:00PM –
   Lunch
                 1:00PM          1:00PM           1:00PM      1:00PM        1:00PM        Occasional        Occasional
                4:30PM –                          4:30PM –   4:30PM –       4:30PM –      workshop          workshop
  Evening                        4:30PM –
                 7:00PM           7:00PM           7:00PM     7:00PM         7:00PM




Group and private Pilates classes will be 45min to 60min in duration. Pilates workshops will be offered
occasionally and may run over several hours. Each class will be run by one full time staff member plus part-
time/casual staff member.



            Shop 1, 2 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads                                                         13