MCU23/0090.02 - APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - HOTEL (EXTENSION TO EXISTING HOTEL) AND DBW23/0073.02 BUILDING WORK (DEMOLITION) AT 118 POINCIANA AVENUE AND 26 DIYAN STREET, TEWANTIN (Item 7.1 Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025)
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1MotionOutcome not confirmed
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding MCU23/0090.02 and DBW23/0073.02, to make a minor change to an existing approval for a Material Change of Use (extension to existing hotel) and Development Permit for Building Work (Demolition) situated at 118 Poinciana Ave Tewantin Qld.
B. Approve the application in accordance with amendments to conditions 3, 22, 23, 26 and 27 and outlined in Attachment 1 to the Report. Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated 17/11/2025 - MCU23/0090.02 & DBW23/0073.02 Amended Conditions - as provided by the Development Assessment Manager
C. Agree to delete condition 52 and include an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire.";
D. Update the Reference documents to include the Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin: Noise Impact Assessment report prepared by Assured Environmental and dated 23.09.2025 Release R, Ver R2.
E. Refuse to delete conditions 28 and 42(f) for the following reasons:
a. Condition 28 is required to provide a quantifiable noise level of non-amplified entertainment in the northern beer garden.
b. Condition 42(f). The proposed End of Trip Facilities are required to encourage users of the site including employees to access the site by alternative transport modes. The absence of EOT facilities in the existing hotel does not justify non-compliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise alternative transport.
F. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
Main motion followed by amendments; no separate outcome recorded here.
Official minutes · section 4
2Amendment No. 1Carried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
That Item C be amended read:
C. That Condition 52 be amended to read:
52. The gaming area be limited to 260m2 in accordance with the approved plans and include an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire.";
Carried.
For 6 named
Karen Finzel
Tom Wegener
Jessica Phillips
Amelia Lorentson
Frank Wilkie
Brian StockwellAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 16
3Amendment No. 2Lost
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly):
That Condition 4 (a) be added to read:
(a) The playground located within the northern beer garden must only be available for use between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week. Outside these hours, the playground area must be closed and access restricted to prevent use.
Lost.
Lost on the casting vote on of the Chair.
For 3 named
Jessica PhillipsAmelia LorentsonKaren FinzelAgainst 3 named
Frank WilkieBrian StockwellTom WegenerThe outcome could not be confirmed from this wording: Lost on the casting vote on of the Chair.
Official minutes · section 25
4Amendment No. 3Carried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly):
That Condition 4 (a) be added to read:
(a) The playground must display clear, durable, and weather-resistant signage at all entry points and within the play area that includes:
1. Age-appropriate usage guidelines (e.g., “For children aged 2–12 years”).
2. Supervision requirements (e.g., “Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times”).
3. Emergency contact information and location of first aid facilities.
4. Noise awareness, (e.g., “Please be mindful of nearby residents”).
Carried.
For 5 named
Jessica PhillipsBrian StockwellKaren FinzelFrank WilkieAmelia LorentsonAgainst 1 named
Tom WegenerOfficial minutes · section 35
5Amendment No. 4Carried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Tom Wegener
That Item G be added to read (and the current Item G be renumbered accordingly):
That the CEO be requested to advise the applicant that:
1. The restriction of 6 carparking bays for the use of VIP customers of the gaming room was not included in the proposal plans;
2. The restriction of 6 carparks to a very limited number of clients is considered to result in inadequate parking provision for the overall development; and
3. The removal of the exclusive use restrictions on these six bays is required to meet the conditions of the substantive development approval.
Carried.
For 6 named
Frank WilkieKaren FinzelJessica PhillipsBrian StockwellTom WegenerAmelia LorentsonAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 48
6Committee RecommendationCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Tom Wegener
That Council
A. Note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding MCU23/0090.02 and DBW23/0073.02, to make a minor change to an existing approval for a Material Change of Use (extension to existing hotel) and Development Permit for Building Work (Demolition) situated at 118 Poinciana Ave Tewantin Qld.
B. Approve the application in accordance with amendments to conditions 3, 22, 23, 26 and 27 and outlined in Attachment 1 to the Report. Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated 17/11/2025 - MCU23/0090.02 & DBW23/0073.02 Amended Conditions - as provided by the Development Assessment Manager.
C. That Condition 52 be amended to read:
52. The gaming area be limited to 260m2 in accordance with the approved plans and include an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire.";
D. Update the Reference documents to include the Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin: Noise Impact Assessment report prepared by Assured Environmental and dated 23.09.2025 Release R, Ver R2.
E. Refuse to delete conditions 28 and 42(f) for the following reasons:
a. Condition 28 is required to provide a quantifiable noise level of non-amplified entertainment in the northern beer garden.
b. Condition 42(f). The proposed End of Trip Facilities are required to encourage users of the site including employees to access the site by alternative transport modes. The absence of EOT facilities in the existing hotel does not justify non-compliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise alternative transport.
F. That Condition 4 (b) be added to read:
(b) The playground must display clear, durable, and weather-resistant signage at all entry points and within the play area that includes:
1. Age-appropriate usage guidelines (e.g., “For children aged 2–12 years”).
2. Supervision requirements (e.g., “Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times”).
3. Emergency contact information and location of first aid facilities.
4. Noise awareness, (e.g., “Please be mindful of nearby residents”).
G. That the CEO be requested to advise the applicant that:
1. The restriction of 6 carparking bays for the use of VIP customers of the gaming room was not included in the proposal plans;
2. The Restriction of 6 carparks to a very limited number of clients is considered to result in inadequate parking provision for the overall development; and
3. The removal of the exclusive use restrictions on these six bays is required to meet the conditions of the substantive development approval.
H. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
For 6 named
Frank WilkieKaren FinzelBrian StockwellAmelia LorentsonTom WegenerJessica PhillipsAgainst 0 named
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Cr Nicola Wilson
Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council
- Note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding MCU23/0090.02 and DBW23/0073.02, to make a minor change to an existing approval for a Material Change of Use (extension to existing hotel) and Development Permit for Building Work (Demolition) situated at 118 Poinciana Ave Tewantin Qld.
- Approve the application in accordance with amendments to conditions 3, 22, 23, 26 and 27 and outlined in
Attachment 1 to the Report.Attachment 1 to the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting dated 17/11/2025 - MCU23/0090.02 & DBW23/0073.02 Amended Conditions - as provided by the Development Assessment Manager - Agree to delete condition 52 and include an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire.";
- Update the Reference documents to include the Royal Mail Hotel Tewantin: Noise Impact Assessment report prepared by Assured Environmental and dated 23.09.2025 Release R, Ver R2.
- Refuse to delete conditions 28 and 42(f) for the following reasons:
- Condition 28 is required to provide a quantifiable noise level of non-amplified entertainment in the northern beer garden.
- Condition 42(f). The proposed End of Trip Facilities are required to encourage users of the site including employees to access the site by alternative transport modes. The absence of EOT facilities in the existing hotel does not justify non-compliance in the proposed expansion. Staff may work across varied shifts, and facilities such as a shower and secure locker may improve staff ability to utilise alternative transport.
- Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
| Amendment No. 1 |
| Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
| Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
That Item C be amended read: C. That Condition 52 be amended to read: 52. The gaming area be limited to 260m2 in accordance with the approved plans and include an Advisory Note which states: "Noosa Council is committed to minimising the social impacts of gaming within the community and therefore does not support any increase in the number of gaming machines in the Noosa Shire."; |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Against: | None |
| Amendment No. 2 |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly): That Condition 4 (a) be added to read: (a) The playground located within the northern beer garden must only be available for use between the hours of 10:00am and 8:00pm, seven days a week. Outside these hours, the playground area must be closed and access restricted to prevent use. |
| Lost. |
| For: | Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips |
| Against: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Amendment No. 3 |
| Moved: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That Item F be added to read (and the current Item F be renumbered accordingly): That Condition 4 (a) be added to read: (a) The playground must display clear, durable, and weather-resistant signage at all entry points and within the play area that includes:
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| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Against: | Cr Tom Wegener |
| Amendment No. 4 |
| Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
| Seconded: | Cr Tom Wegener |
That Item G be added to read (and the current Item G be renumbered accordingly): That the CEO be requested to advise the applicant that: 1. The restriction of 6 carparking bays for the use of VIP customers of the gaming room was not included in the proposal plans; 2. The restriction of 6 carparks to a very limited number of clients is considered to result in inadequate parking provision for the overall development; and 3. The removal of the exclusive use restrictions on these six bays is required to meet the conditions of the substantive development approval. |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Against: | None |
| Committee Recommendation |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Tom Wegener |
That Council
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Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Against: | None |
Cr Nicola Wilson returned to the meeting.
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Brian Stockwell0:00That some of us looked a little bit more dishevelled than normal, particularly three people here, we're all partaking in Movember, a very good cause for men's health. I will now declare the meeting open and acknowledge that we have all Councillors present and will acknowledge that we're meeting on Kabi Kabi land and respect the contributions made to this place by elders past, present and emerging and to reflect also that one of our matters today deals with the local area with the royal mail. Which has been a meeting place for locals ever since the pioneer times and Indigenous people here gathered here for annual oyster festivals and there's large oyster mounds here and that if you at the application in front of us today it is a really icon in terms of european culture in Tewantin as well so we acknowledge that there's been contributions made to this community over a long time to make the place what it is today as I I've mentioned we have no apologies everyone's in attendance can I have someone to move the confirmation of the Minutes of the General Committee Meeting on 13th of October moved by the Mayor and seconded by Councillor Amelia I presume there is no discussion all in favour that's unanimous we have no deputations or presentations so we move on to the first item and that is MCU 230090.02 application for a minor change to a development approval for Material Change of Use hotel extension to existing hotel and DW DW23073.02 building work demolition at 118 Poinciana Avenue and 26 Diyan Street, Tewantin and that's been referred from the Planning & Environment Committee meeting and we have Patrick and Richard. Oh we've got a declaration by Councillor Wilson.
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