Planning Report

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4.2.2 Business Uses Code
The proposal has been assessed against the provisions of the Business Uses Code and generally
complies with the outcomes except in relation to the provision of bicycle space. A full comparison of
the proposal against the Code is included in Appendix H.
Bicycle parking
Bicycle parking is provided in basement level of building and based on a GFA of 6388m2 a total of
128 bicycle spaces would be required to be provided. The applicant has provided 72 secure spaces
in the basement with 10 spaces at the front of the site. This total of 82 spaces is considered sufficient
for the development noting that these bicycles spaces would predominately be used by staff.
End of trip facilities including showers and change rooms are provided in the basement that are also
sufficient for the proposed building.

4.2.3 Residential Use Code

The Ancillary Dwelling unit is internal to the building and will be used for caretaking purposes
associated with centre. The unit is 53.6m2 in area which complies with the maximum detailed under
the scheme of 150m2. Carparking is available on site for the caretaker.

4.2.4 Landscaping Code

The Noosa Plan detailed that the Business Centre zone is to provide 10% of the site for landscaping.
The development proposes approximately 22% of the site for landscaping which includes external
areas to the front and northern boundary as well as an internal ground level courtyard.

4.2.5 Engineering Works Code

Specialist reports have been prepared addressing stormwater management, civil engineering and
traffic impacts and are included in appendices C, D and E.

Significant carparking has been provided on the site in the form of a basement which minimizes
visual impacts on the character of Hofmann Drive. The Noosa Plan details the following minimal
Vehicle parking requirements:

       Type 1 office - 1 space per 20m2, or part thereof, of use area; OR 1 space per 2 employees
       whichever is the greater. A minimum of 4 spaces are provided

       Type 2 Medical - 1 space per 20m2, or part thereof, of use area; OR 3 spaces per medical
       practitioner whichever is the greater

       Ancillary dwelling unit - 1 space.

Planning Policy 26 – Motorcycle & Motor Scooter Parking also outlines the following motorcycle
spaces as being required for Commercial Businesses:




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