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

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.


Ltr-221220-35 Hastings Street, Noosa Head – GIA Request                                                  3