PR24015.PlanningReport.BLW

5.      Proposal Overview
This development application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a Gym within an
existing building located at 97 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads, formally described as Lot 1 on RP884396. Under
the Noosa Plan 2020 a gym fits within the definition of Indoor Sport and Recreation, being ‘the use of premises
for a leisure, sport or recreation activity conducted wholly or mainly indoors’.
Only minor building works are required to accommodate the proposed land use within the building, with no
external works proposed or changes to the established built form or appearance of the building. Consequently,
Council’s assessment should be generally limited to the operational aspects of the land use, noted as being a
consistent use within the Major Centre Zone.
The majority of the building’s single floor plate is occupied by TH7 Body Labs Noosa, a recovery, wellness and
longevity facility. The intent is for 98 Gym to occupy the smaller tenancy of 126m2 in a sub-lease arrangement
that will present opportunities for both businesses to cross pollinate patronage given their niche position within
the health and wellbeing space.
All car parking and vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided onsite within the semi basement, with a total of
21 vehicle parking spaces available.
Key details of the proposed development are set out below, with floor plan and parking layout provided as
Attachment C.

Hours of Operation
The proposed gym will operate between the hours of 5am and 7.30pm. As is typical for any gym operation
the peak periods of patronage are outside of business hours, with most classes being held between 5am and
8.30am in the morning, and between 4.30 and 7.30pm in the evening.

Car Parking
98 Gym will utilise the existing vehicle parking provided within the semi basement, with the quantum of parking
to be shared between each tenancy. A total of 21 covered vehicle spaces are provided onsite, with access via
existing sealed crossover from Noosa Drive - refer below car park plan (existing).




98 Gym Noosa | June 2024




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