Noosa Medihub - Economic Need Assessment (Mar-26) · MCU25/0119

                                                                    ECONOMIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT
                                                                                    MARCH 2026




1.0          Introduction
1.1          Scope
Think Economics has been engaged to provide an independent assessment of the
economic need related to proposed indoor sports and recreation uses within the Noosa
Medihub centre at 26 Eenie Creek Road in the Noosa, otherwise referred to as the ‘subject
site’.


This report responds to the Further Advice request issued by Noosa Council in relation to
the Material Change of Use (MCU) application lodged for the subject site. Specifically, this
needs assessment has been prepared to respond to those comments provided in the
extract below.


         Issue – Inconsistent Use
         The submitted proposal seeks to establish an inconsistent use within the Major
         Centre Zone – Showroom Precinct. The application material does not address the
         economic need for the establishment of the proposed use within this zone. The
         Major Centre Zone Overall Outcome (4) (a) details that the showroom precinct is to
         provide for large format showroom retailing space for the whole of the centre with
         other such compatible uses. This has not been addressed within the material.


         The Noosaville Local Plan Code Overall Outcome (2) (h) sets out that development
         within the Noosa Business Centre is the major focus for major employment
         generating development and growth in Noosa Shire, particularly in the sectors of
         education, health and wellness, digital economy, environmental industries and
         professional services. There are currently several existing indoor sport and recreation
         uses established within the Major Centre Zone and within the greater Noosaville
         local plan area. Evidence must be provided to identify the need for additional
         tenancies to be established.


This report identifies the relevant need conditions related to the MCU application by
assessing market conditions for indoor sport and recreation uses, including the need for




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