Information Request - MCU26 0073

                 The proposed motor vehicle showroom represents a non-industrial use within the Medium
                 Impact Industry Zone and will result in the underutilisation of land intended to accommodate
                 medium impact industrial activities.
                 Land within in the Lionel Donovon Drive Auto Precinct is specifically intended to accommodate
                 vehicle, boat and caravan sales showrooms, as does the Showroom Precinct of the Major
                 Centre Zone accommodate retail showrooms.
                 Council requires further information to understand whether there is an overwhelming need that
                 justifies the proposed use locating outside the designated precincts, and questions whether
                 the proposed use is dependent on the subject site rather than appropriately zoned land.
                 Information Required
                 1.     Provide a full assessment against the Strategic Planning Framework. This is to include
                        but not limited to an assessment against Strategic Outcome 3.3.5(u) and the identified
                        shortage of Medium Impact Industry land within Noosa Shire.
                 2.     Provide a needs assessment for the proposed showroom including but not limited to:
                 •      Overriding need for additional showroom floor space for the purpose of motor vehicles
                        sales and how the underutilisation of industrial land would not compromise the long-
                        term supply of industrial employment land within the Shire.
                 •      Justification as to why the existing Showroom Precinct with the Business Centre and
                        Automotive Precinct along Lionel Donovan Drive cannot satisfy demand.
                 •      Benefits to the Noosa community.


                 Should the above items be able to be adequately addressed:
                 Item – Operational Details
                 It has been identified that the proposal relies heavily on the appointment-only operating model
                 to justify the suitability of the use within the Medium Impact Industry Zone and to support
                 assertions regarding traffic generation, parking demand and operational impacts. However,
                 limited details have been provided regarding how the showroom will operate on a day-to-day
                 basis.
                 Information Required
                 3.     Provide an Operational Management Plan for the proposed showroom use, including:
                        •    Proposed hours of operation.
                        •    Number of staff.
                        •    Number of vehicles proposed to be displayed on site.
                        •    Expected customer numbers and appointment frequency.
                        •    Details of the proposed appointment-only operating model, including how customer
                             attendance will be managed.
                        •    Details of vehicle deliveries.
                        •    Confirmation of whether vehicle sales activities, handovers and test drives will occur
                             from the site.


                 Item – Car Parking




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Version: 3, Version Date: 25/08/2026