Insights from RG Strategic
Lapsed Development Approval No Barrier to Unique Coolum Project
Share
Posted September 27, 2021
Projects, Town Planning
When Coolum Beach Developments (CBD) acquired the lot at 2 Junction Drive, Coolum Beach, it came with a lapsed development application from the previous developer.
And while CBD had no intention of following the previously approved plans, they also wanted to progress the development as quickly as possible to reduce holding costs.
RG Strategic was retained as the town planner for the Coolum development and went to work reviewing the previous approval and new plans.
The new owner’s concept provided for a unique commercial development focusing on amenity and design.
They wanted to provide innovative and versatile workspaces married with a contemporary design style.
Using only 45% site coverage, CBD and architects Zest Design incorporated:
- Ten medium-sized warehouse units, all with mezzanine office spaces
- A “market shop” style unit with outdoor seating available
- A showroom with suspended slab mezzanine and complete street frontage; and
- A unique, industrial-style caretakers townhouse.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) had deemed that the approval had lapsed but the team at RG reviewed the progress that had taken place on the previous development application and noted that it was well-progressed. This allowed RG Strategic to make representations to SCRC to have the Change Application that was lodged to be accepted. The Change Application sought approval for just the new changes proposed by the CBD design. These changes included:
- Modifying two large tenancies to 11 mid-size tenancies including mezzanines
- New carpark and driveway layouts
- Improved architectural’s and design palette
Using the strategy developed by RG where the application was able to be assessed as a combined MCU and OPW Change application, CBD saved weeks if not months in approval delays and meant they could progress the development faster and reduce holding costs.
Perfectly positioned, the development is at the entry of an up and coming industrial estate, which provides excellent exposure and easy access to the estate’s water park, indoor skatepark and coffee roasters, plus it’s just moments from major arterial roads.
The Junction Coolum construction commenced in September, with Sunshine Coast award-winning commercial builders Build4U taking the reins delivering this project.
Construction includes:
The Units
- Medium-sized warehouse units
- Includes council approved mezzanine office spaces
- Ideal fit for tradies, small businesses or secure storage options
The Market Shop
- Great opportunity for a brewery
- Organic food market-style setup with outdoor seating area
- Off-street parking
The Showroom
- Partial suspended slab mezzanine
- Premium lot with complete street frontage
- Limited fit-out options available
- Off-street parking
The Caretaker
- Industrial style townhouse
- Private courtyard and balcony
- Off-street parking
Eliminate development delays
Talk to project town planners for RG Strategic today to ensure your development project progresses quickly, reducing costs and increasing your return on investment.
We had RG strategic help with an extra licensed area at Whisky Boy in Noosaville. Russell dealt with liquor licensing from start to finish and we had the area approved by the date that we requested, wouldn't have happened so quickly without their help. The team at RG Strategic are super professional and go the extra mile to help with all the red tape that comes with a project such as this. We will definitely be using them again in the future for any other town planning we would require in the Noosa area. Thanks again, great job!
James Talve
Whisky Boy - Noosaville
We have had the pleasure of working with Russell and his team for over 8 years. Russell has been instrumental in helping us secure many Council tender submissions which can be extremely stressful, daunting and time consuming when done on your own. Russell’s knowledge of local council laws and processes are second to none. We have confidently recommended RG Strategic to other businesses in the past and will continue to do so. Russell is the utmost professional, easy to talk to and overall, a great guy. We look forward to engaging Russell in our next Council tender application. Merrick & Elissa Davis Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf
Elissa Davis
Noosa Learn to Surf - Noosa
Russell and his team assisted our business through council town planning and licensing applications. We were faced with several challenges however RG Strategic overcame these with their knowledge, experience and tenacity. Without RG Strategic we would would be still trying to overcome our challenges years later. I highly recommend Russell and his team for all matters of town planning, consultation, licensing and business strategy support.
Ashley Little
Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club - Noosaville
The prompt advice and expertise of the RG Strategic team at the town planning stage, has allowed us to push forward with our developments far quicker than we had expected, through a far shorter Council approval process, and this has resulted in significant cost savings. This prompt and valuable advice has extended to the operational works and hydraulics requirements of the development, and we look forward to a long relationship with RG Strategic.
Hayden Rooney
The Junction - Coolum