Insights from RG Strategic
Client Project: Bounce Hostel, Noosaville
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Posted May 18, 2020
Projects, Business Strategy, Liquor Licensing, Town Planning
Town Planning challenges overcome through creative development solutions.
Client: Bounce Hostel (FUDA Enterprise Group)
Commenced: Material Change of Use (MCU) application lodged June 2018 – Approved March 2019, Operational Works (OPW) application lodged February 2019 – Approved June 2019
Services: Development Approval for Material Change of Use and Operational Works / Liquor Licence / Food Premises Licence / Building Approval / Plumbing Approval
Outline
Bounce Hostel engaged RG Strategic to assist in the development approval, liquor and food license, building and plumbing approvals.
Challenges
A site zoned for hostel accommodation had proved difficult to develop as achieving potential maximum development yields (bed numbers and population) whilst still meeting the Noosa Town Planning Schemes provisions for GFA, Site Cover, and Building Height were problematic. Previous concepts presented by other developers struggled with the notion of supplying grade car parking to meet the town planning scheme requirements and then having sufficient site space left to provide a development footprint that achieved the best yields possible.
- Gross floor area and site cover constraints
- Carparking requirements
Outcome
Working closely with Bounce Hostel and Noosa Council, RG Strategic were able to creatively address the constraints on the subject site to ensure a viable development project for Bounce Hostels.
While the site was comprised of two lots, each lot was allowed a maximum building size (GFA) restricted to 600m2. This restriction didn’t allow Bounce Hostel adequate capacity, in a traditional form, with their offering of larger rooms and bigger amenity spaces.
RG Strategic developed a solution to the building size parameter of the Noosa Plan and requirements set by Council which in turn helped improve the viability of the project for Bounce.
RG worked on delivering four building pods to meet the density and site cover provisions, and overcame a tricky build over sewer challenge towards the rear of the block.
This “pod” style building layout gave Bounce Hostel the development yield required, met council’s requirements and was in line with their planning regulations.
To address car parking requirements, RG proposed the development of underground basement car parking, the first in Noosa, and addressed a flooding concern by proposing the installation of an innovative flood barrier.
The barrier, developed by Flow Defence in Australia, allowed Bounce Hostel to provide the required car parking and ensuring the site aboveground stayed sympathetic to the locality and environment.
RG Strategic chose the Flow Defence flood barrier for its ease of installation and importantly ease of maintenance and operation.
The town planning and building development solutions RG Strategic generated, ensured project viability for Bounce Hostels while meeting the needs of council and the surrounding community.
The project is scheduled for completion in late 2020.
From the Developer
“Developing a property like this is a complex process that is constantly changing. RG Strategic literally held our hand through the whole process. Great communication, incredible patience and constant support. I would highly recommend Russell and his Town Planning team from RG Strategic. They truly have played a big role in getting this project to where it is today.”
Mark Baldwin – Group General Manager of FUDA Enterprise Group – Bounce Hostel
We recently undertook a boutique development at Peregian Beach, and Russell, Maree and the team were critical to the success of the endeavour. Super knowledgeable, proactive, professional, and reliable throughout the project journey. We quite simply couldn't have done it without them.
Andy Fyffe
Short Term Accommodation - Peregian Beach
In our side of the industry, Zest Design Studio relies on the expertise of the RG Strategic team led by Russell Green. Their Town planning and liquor licensing knowledge is second to none and can turn the impossible into reality. Great service and always on hand to help achieve the best result for his clients.
Zest Design Studio
Noosaville
I have contracted Russell Green for planning matters during the past 8 years. Russell and his team are very knowledgeable and professional. They provide a thorough and effective service managing council applications. The approvals process can be stressful and costly - Russell and his team absorb a lot of the stress. They communicate well so you can sleep at night! I am happy to recommend RG Strategic.
Ryan Taylor
Café Le Monde - Noosa
Thorough understanding of how Noosa Council works, the town plan, as well as being extremely well connected to staff and Councillors.
Rob McCready
Altum Constructions - Peregian Beach