Applicant Urban Planning Report

The proposed development is for an indoor sports and recreation use. The proposed
development is located within the District Centre zone.
The use requires a code assessable development application. The Noosa Plan 2020
generally supports a use of this type and scale on the subject site.
As such, it is considered that the proposed development complies with Performance
Outcome PO1.


Performance Outcome PO2
Recreation activities are of a type, scale and intensity that is consistent with the zone, and
the character of the area in which it is located, and does not involve a motor sport facility.
The proposed development is for an indoor sports and recreation use. The use will have a
GFA of 292m² and be located within an existing building.
Alterations will be limited to the internal floor plan only.
As such, it is considered that the proposed development is of a type, scale and intensity that
is consistent with the zone.


Performance Outcome PO3
Recreation activities contribute to the recreation needs of the Noosa Shire community.
Noosa Shire promotes an active lifestyle, commensurate with a subtropical, beach
environment.
Fitstop offers a busines model which not only supports this lifestyle, but actively
encourages its clients to get outdoors and ‘live their best life’. By promoting healthy active
habits, the business seeks to improve its clients’ livelihoods by promoting broader habitual
change.
As such, the proposed development is considered to contribute to the recreation needs of
the Noosa Shire communit.
Performance Outcome PO5
Recreation activities, including buildings, structures, ancillary uses and car parking are sited
and designed to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the activity and safe access for
users.
The proposed development will utilise the existing parking facilities of the building unit
plan.
The car park layout includes clear wayfinding signs to minimise conflicts between
pedestrians and vehicles. The layout includes a double width crossover to allow cars to
both enter and exit the site simultaneously.
As such, it is considered that the development is designed to ensure the efficient and safe
operation of the activity and safe access for users.


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