Ltr-221220-35 Hastings St Noosa Heads-GIA Request · 51993.579.02

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Figure 1 - Aerial Imagery




Source: Nearmap (Sept 2022)

Figure 2 - Existing store front looking east




Source: Google streetview (Dec 2021)




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Figure 3 - Existing store front looking west




Source: Google streetview (Dec 2021)


1.        THE PROPOSAL
The proposal is for a new canvas awning in a ‘Sand’ colour, printed with the MECCA logo. This is
proposed to be installed at the shopfront, hanging from the soffit. It will replace the existing MECCA
advertising. It is worth noting that the new canvas awning is located where previously aluminium
batten screens were installed for the previous tenant (Josephine’s boutique) and in that regard the
proposed new awning is not a new building element to the façade, but rather a replacement of a hard
element for a softer, more dynamic element. The Applicant understands that Hastings Street is
considered the ‘premier’ street within Noosa and is generally characterised by muted tones and
minimal advertising. Considering this, the awning has been developed to align with the outcomes
Noosa Council seek to uphold on the Hastings Street streetscape, particularly PO15 of the Tourist
Accommodation Zone Code which seeks the following:
PO15
     Development with frontage to Hastings Street Noosa Heads, Gympie Terrace Noosaville or Duke
     Street Sunshine Beach, presents a particularly high quality streetscape with design elements and
     building forms that:
         (a) contribute to the creation of an attractive, contemporary coastal built form that defines
             rather than dominates, the street and public spaces;
With this in mind, the Applicant has chosen a canvas fabric in the shade of sand, which is highly
representative of the beachside character of Hastings Street. The proposal allows for moveability of
the fabric and incorporates breaks in form to allow for air flow and movement. Branding is minimal and
ultimately complements the pink shade of the building and terracotta roof.
Further, the awning introduces additional finer grained detailing to the façade, promotes the pedestrian
entry to the store and assists with pedestrian shelter and shade.
The perspective view of the proposed awning can be seen in Figure 4 below.


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Figure 4 - Proposed facade perspective




Source: Mecca


2.        GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE ASSESSMENT
We consider the proposed works are Generally in Accordance with the approved plans and approved
conditions of the Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises – Multiple Dwelling – 3
Units & Shop (Council ref: 51993.579.01) on the following grounds:
    The proposed awning continues to satisfy Condition 1 which seeks that development undertaken
     in accordance with the approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development;
    The awning continues to achieve the outcomes relevant assessment benchmarks of the Tourist
     Accommodation Zone Code and Noosa Heads Local Plan. Specifically the awning has been
     designed to complement existing development on Hastings Street and contributes to a
     contemporary coastal built form which does not dominate the streetscape;
    The approved MECCA advertising will be maintained in the same capacity;
    The building, in terms of scale and intensity, will not change as a result of the proposed awning;
    The proposed canvas awning is intended to replace aluminium batten screens that were installed
     in the same location (see: Figure 3, above) for the previous tenant (Josephine’s boutique) and
     consequently does not introduce new built form to the approved development on the site. In fact
     the canvas awning is a significant improvement as it replaces a hard screen with a softer, more



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     dynamic element which continues to provide shelter and shade as well as finer grained detailing to
     the facade; and
    The proposal will continue to operate as intended. The change will not alter the overarching
     intention for the site and operation of the premises as approved by Council.

3.        ASSESSMENT FEE AND OWNERS CONSENT
In accordance with Noosa Council’s development assessment and compliance fees for 2022/2023, a
Generally in Accordance request attracts a fee of $663.00. This fee will be paid subsequent to
Council’s issue of a fee quote.
It is understood that landowner’s consent is not required as part of this request and as such has not
been provided.

4.        CONCLUSION
As outlined in this letter, the proposed changes are considered to be Generally in Accordance with the
approved plans and conditions of the development approval (Council ref: 51993.579.01) contained in
Appendix B.
Furthermore, the proposed changes are considered to be appropriate having regard to the approved
development and planning controls relevant to the site.
Accordingly, we respectfully request Council confirm the proposed changes are Generally in
Accordance with the approved plans and conditions of the development approval (Council ref:
51993.579.01).
We trust the supplied documentation is sufficient in order for Council to undertake an assessment of
this proposal.
If you have any questions, please contact Beth Foley on (07) 3007 3529.
Yours sincerely,




Trent Forrest
Director
+61 7 3007 3800
[email protected]




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