LATE RFI - MCU17-0024.04 - Supplementary Information · MCU17/0024.04

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        a) A comprehensive landscape layout plan identifying all proposed landscaped areas, planting zones,
           site interfaces, and relationships with adjoining residential properties and public viewpoints.

        b) A plant species schedule detailing species, pot sizes, spacing, and quantities, with emphasis on:
           • Native and locally appropriate coastal species;
           • Replacement and supplementary planting that offsets the removal of native vegetation; and
           • Planting designed to reinforce the existing coastal landscape character.

        c) Landscaping treatments that demonstrate how visual impacts will be:
           • Avoided and minimised through appropriate screening and buffering;
           • Softened at residential interfaces; and
           • Managed to reduce the visual prominence of built form when viewed from adjoining properties
              and public areas.

        d) Retention and integration of existing vegetation, where feasible, to ensure continuity of landscape
           character.

        e) Establishment and maintenance measures to ensure the successful long-term performance of
           landscape works.


Applicant’s Response

Item 1(a) – Comprehensive Landscape Layout Plan

    •   A detailed landscape plan has been prepared by Element Design Landscape Architecture (Issue B, dated
        19 October 2026), identifying the proposed landscaped areas, planting zones, existing vegetation and
        relationship with surrounding areas.

    •   In response to Council's concerns, the proposed building has been realigned and repositioned further
        down the site, allowing for increased landscaping and screening, particularly when viewed from Webb
        Road, Duke Street and nearby residential properties.

    •   The revised landscape design integrates the proposed facility with the existing coastal landscape
        character and surrounding public open space.

Relevant Plans: Element Design Sheets 01, 02 and 03.

Item 1(b) – Plant Species Schedule

    •   A comprehensive planting schedule has been provided, identifying proposed species, container sizes and
        quantities, including locally appropriate coastal native trees, shrubs and groundcovers.

    •   The proposed planting includes Coastal Banksia, Tuckeroo, Beach Bird's Eye, Coastal Rosemary,
        Lomandra and other coastal native species appropriate to the locality.

    •   The planting design provides replacement and supplementary vegetation to compensate for vegetation
        removal associated with the development and enhance the existing landscaped areas.


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                                                                      Noosa Heads         [email protected]
                                                                      QLD 4567            rgstrategic.com.au

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    •     An additional approximately 130m² revegetation and rehabilitation area is proposed, incorporating native
          species and weed management to reinforce the coastal landscape character.

Relevant Plans: Element Design Sheets 03, 06 and 07.



Item 1(c) – Landscaping Treatments and Visual Amenity

    •     The proposed building has been repositioned further down the site to provide additional opportunities for
          landscape screening and buffering from surrounding public viewpoints.

    •     The building has also been realigned so that the principal access and openings face towards Sunshine
          Beach, away from nearby residential properties.

    •     The revised landscaping incorporates a combination of coastal native trees, shrubs and groundcovers to
          soften the building's appearance and reduce its visual prominence.

    •     These changes will improve screening from Webb Road, Duke Street, adjoining residential properties and
          public open space while maintaining the existing coastal character of the locality.

Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026 and Element Design Sheets 01
and 03.



Item 1(d) – Retention and Integration of Existing Vegetation

    •     A detailed Tree Retention/Removal Plan has been prepared identifying existing vegetation proposed to be
          retained and vegetation requiring removal to accommodate the development.

    •     Existing vegetation will be retained wherever practicable and integrated with the proposed supplementary
          landscape planting.

    •     The proposed revegetation and rehabilitation works will further enhance the surrounding vegetation and
          provide continuity with the existing coastal landscape character.

Relevant Plans: Element Design Sheets 03, 04 and 07.



Item 1(e) – Landscape Establishment and Maintenance

    •     Detailed landscape specifications have been provided addressing planting methods, soil preparation,
          mulching, irrigation, plant establishment and maintenance.

    •     The landscape specifications require a 13-week establishment maintenance period, including watering,
          weed control, pruning and replacement of failed plant stock.

    •     The revegetation and rehabilitation plan includes ongoing weed management and measures to protect
          retained vegetation and promote successful establishment of native species.

Relevant Plans: Element Design Sheets 05, 06 and 07.
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                                                                         Noosa Heads            [email protected]
                                                                         QLD 4567               rgstrategic.com.au

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Item 2. Information Required by Council

Demonstrate that the proposed works will not adversely impact Council’s ability to access and maintain the
existing stormwater GPT in accordance with the above extract.



Applicant’s Response

    •   Following Council's Information Request, the applicant engaged Pipe Management Australia (PMA),
        Council's preferred contractor, to undertake investigations and survey work to identify the location and
        configuration of the existing underground stormwater infrastructure.

    •   These investigations were necessary as Council was unable to provide detailed documentation of the
        existing infrastructure.

    •   Two site inspections were also undertaken with Council officers, who identified the areas required to
        remain clear to accommodate Council's ongoing access and maintenance requirements.

    •   The proposed building design and associated external works have subsequently been revised to reflect
        the findings of the PMA investigations and the requirements identified during the site inspections.

    •   The revised plans identify the existing stormwater infrastructure and demonstrate how the proposed
        works have been positioned to maintain Council's access for inspection and maintenance of the GPT and
        associated infrastructure.

Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026 and Element Design Hardscape
Plan, Sheet 02, Issue B dated 19 October 2026.



Item 3 + 4. Information Required by Council

Confirm how many additional staff will be required and advise if the proposed demand results in any on
shortfall in onsite carparking. If a shortfall results, provide further traffic assessment justification.

Confirm if the Emergency Services building is required to be accessed by service vehicles from the rear of the
clubhouse.



Applicant’s Response

    •   The proposed facility is specifically designed for the storage and improved operational access of
        lifesaving, lifeguarding, rescue and emergency response equipment.

    •   The facility will support the existing operations of volunteer surf lifesavers, Noosa Council's professional
        lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Queensland's (SLSQ) 24-hour emergency response teams.

    •   The facility will not accommodate permanent staff or generate any additional staffing requirements.



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                                                                         Noosa Heads         [email protected]
                                                                         QLD 4567            rgstrategic.com.au

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    •   The development does not introduce new services or activities but provides improved facilities for the
        existing lifesaving and emergency response operations.

    •   Accordingly, no additional car parking demand will be generated, and there will be no increase in the
        existing onsite car parking requirement or shortfall.

    •   The proposed facility will accommodate existing lifesaving, lifeguarding and emergency response
        equipment and rescue vehicles.

    •   During normal operations, rescue equipment and vehicles will be deployed directly to Sunshine Beach
        and returned to the facility for storage.

    •   Where rescue vehicles or equipment require offsite servicing, maintenance or repairs, they will utilise the
        Club's existing driveway and established vehicle access arrangements.

    •   Existing commercial service vehicles attending the Club, including food, beverage and stock deliveries
        and other servicing activities, will not require access to the proposed facility. These activities will continue
        under existing arrangements.

    •   No new vehicle access points or changes to existing vehicle access arrangements are proposed.

Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026.



Item 5. Information Required by Council

Confirm the hours of operation / number of staff proposed to utilise the Emergency Services building.



Applicant’s Response

    •   The proposed facility will support the existing operations of volunteer surf lifesavers, Noosa Council's
        professional lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Queensland's emergency response teams.

    •   The facility will operate in accordance with the existing signed patrol agreement between Sunshine Beach
        Surf Life Saving Club, Noosa Council, Sunshine Coast Branch Surf Life Saving and Surf Life Saving
        Queensland.

    •   Access outside normal patrol hours will be available where required for emergency response activities,
        consistent with the existing operational arrangements.

    •   No additional staff will be employed or permanently stationed at the facility. The building will be utilised
        by existing lifesaving, lifeguarding and emergency response personnel.

    •   The proposal does not introduce any new services, activities or additional staffing requirements.
    •   The proposed facility supports existing lifesaving and emergency response operations without altering the
        established operational arrangements.




                                                                         PO Box 1818          0438 210 182
                                                                         Noosa Heads          [email protected]
                                                                         QLD 4567             rgstrategic.com.au

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Item 6. Information Required by Council

Confirm the use of the mezzanine floor level.



Applicant’s Response

    •   The mezzanine floor forms part of the proposed Emergency Services equipment storage facility.

    •   The mezzanine will provide supplementary storage space for lifesaving, lifeguarding and emergency
        response equipment associated with the existing operations.

    •   The mezzanine will not be used for office accommodation, commercial activities or any separate
        operational use.

    •   No additional staff or car parking demand will arise from the mezzanine floor.

Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026.



Item 7. Information Required by Council

Clarify if the use of the building for storage of surf lifesaving machinery will create any nuisance (lighting spill/
noise etc) to the surrounding area.



Applicant’s Response

    •   The proposed facility will accommodate existing lifesaving, lifeguarding, rescue and emergency response
        equipment and vehicles. No new services or activities are proposed.

    •   Noosa Council's professional lifeguard service operates 365 days per year, while Sunshine Beach Surf Life
        Saving Club's volunteer beach patrols generally operate from September through to the end of April.

    •   Outside the volunteer patrol season, the facility will continue to be accessed for existing Club activities,
        including requalification training, workshops, equipment maintenance and repairs.

    •   The facility will also support Surf Life Saving Queensland's existing 24-hour emergency response
        arrangements.

    •   In response to matters raised by Council, the building has been realigned so that the principal access
        openings face towards Sunshine Beach and away from adjoining residential properties, minimising
        potential noise and lighting impacts.

    •   The building has also been repositioned further down the site, allowing for additional landscaping and
        screening between the facility and surrounding residential properties and public areas.

    •   The proposed facility improves the storage, accessibility and management of existing rescue equipment
        and vehicles and is not expected to generate any significant additional noise or lighting impacts.


                                                                         PO Box 1818         0438 210 182
                                                                         Noosa Heads         [email protected]
                                                                         QLD 4567            rgstrategic.com.au

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Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026 and Element Design Landscape
Plans, Issue B dated 19 October 2026.



Item 8. Information Required by Council

Provide additional visual assessment analysis which identifies any impacts of unreasonable sightline
restriction particularly to the west and south of the proposed Emergency Services building.



Applicant’s Response

    •   In response to matters raised by Council, the proposed building has been realigned and repositioned further
        down the site to improve its relationship with surrounding properties and public open space.

    •   The revised building location provides greater opportunities for landscaping and screening, particularly
        when viewed from Webb Road, Duke Street and surrounding residential properties to the west and south.

    •   The proposed facility is positioned adjacent to the existing clubhouse, with its design and building levels
        responding to the natural slope of the land.

    •   The revised architectural plans include updated elevations, sections and visual perspectives
        demonstrating the building's location, scale and relationship with surrounding development.

    •   The proposed development does not result in any unreasonable sightline restrictions or adverse visual
        impacts on surrounding residential properties, including those to the west and south.

    •   The additional coastal landscaping will further soften the appearance of the building and improve its
        integration with the existing coastal landscape character.

Relevant Plans: Revised Andrew Bock Architectural Plans dated 13 October 2026 and Element Design Landscape
Plans, Issue B dated 19 October 2026.



The applicant considers that the supplementary information and revised architectural and landscape plans
comprehensively address the matters raised in Council's Information Request dated 17 April 2026.

The proposed development has been carefully reviewed and refined, with particular attention to building location,
orientation, visual amenity, landscaping and the protection of existing Council infrastructure.

The revised proposal provides an improved design outcome while supporting the ongoing operations of Sunshine
Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Noosa Council's professional lifeguard service and Surf Life Saving Queensland's
emergency response teams.

Importantly, the development will enhance the storage, accessibility and operational efficiency of essential
lifesaving and emergency response equipment, without introducing additional staffing or parking demand.




                                                                       PO Box 1818         0438 210 182
                                                                       Noosa Heads         [email protected]
                                                                       QLD 4567            rgstrategic.com.au

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The applicant considers that the revised proposal achieves an appropriate planning outcome, consistent with the
intent of the Noosa Plan 2020 and the important community safety functions undertaken at Sunshine Beach.

The applicant respectfully requests that Council accept the supplementary information and revised plans as
addressing the matters raised and continue its assessment of the application.

Should you require any additional information or have any queries please to not hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards,




Russell Green
Managing Director
RG Strategic




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                                                                      Noosa Heads         [email protected]
                                                                      QLD 4567            rgstrategic.com.au

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