The subject site is located on the corner of Link Crescent and Quanda Road within the Coolum Industry Park. The site is currently vacant, and no improvements exist on site.

The proposal by development proponents Coolum Beach 2 Pty Ltd comprised a tilt slab building with four industrial tenancies plus a caretaker residence.

Each proposed industrial tenancies contain an open-plan workspace area, mezzanine floor, staff room, toilet and shower, kitchen, and balcony overlooking Link Crescent. The proposed Low Impact Industry Use comprises the following:

• 1,023m² of gross floor area,
• 876m² / 52% site cover,
• 396m² of landscaping,
• 17 car parking spaces, and
• 6 motorcycle spaces.

The project deals adequately with easements and parking requirements to maximise usable space on the site.

The exterior renders of the 1 Link Crescent project shows the commercial tenancies featuring double height to accommodate the interior mezzanine floors, and the balconies to each tenancy.

As part of the application, we requested several relaxations to certain requirements, including:

• a relaxation of the rear setback requirement, and
• due to the existing encumbrances on the site (easements) and lot shape, a 2-metre wide landscape strip can not be achieved to the full length of the site’s street frontages.

Due to site easements and configuration, landscaping is limited but plans have been developed to maximise available planting space.

RG Strategic is working with the following specialists to deliver this project:

• Architects: Zest Design
• Builders: Build 4 U Quality Constructions

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The owners of the units want to join and update units 7 and 8 in the building. These units were developed in the early 1980s and were due for some TLC.

The units on the top floor of the complex being combined at Park Road, Noosa Heads.

The application seeks approval for some minor internal and external alterations to the existing units, including:

• Joining units 7 and 8 to form one unit by removing an internal dividing wall;
• Internal renovation of the unit and furnishings;
• Connect the two individual north-facing unit balconies and add a pergola;
• Adding a new pergola over the western-facing balcony;
• Add new waterproofing to all balconies; and
• Replacing windows and doors with new aluminium framed structures.

The existing floorplan shows the two units that the client wishes to combine.

The new floorplan for Park Road, Noosa Heads, shows how the two units are cleverly combined to make one 4-bedroom unit with the addition of a master bedroom with a large ensuite and walk-in wardrobe and the expansion of much-needed living space.

As this is a Minor Change application, RG Strategic needed to show that the change did not result in a “substantially different” development. We provided comment and evidence on nine separate factors to show the change was not substantially different, including whether the development:

• Involved a new use;
• Resulted in the application applying to a new parcel of land;
• Dramatically changed the built form in terms of scale, bulk, and appearance;
• Changed the ability of the proposal to operate as intended;
• Removed a component that is integral to the operation of the development;
• Significantly impacted on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing traffic to the site;
• Introduced new impacts or increases the severity of known impacts;
• Removed an incentive or offset component that would have balanced a negative impact of the development; or
• Impacted on infrastructure provisions

The renovation is primarily internal, and the only external works are pergolas over the existing balconies.

The design replaces existing glazing resulting in an improved external appearance with no amenity impacts on the surrounding units or developments.

The development is minor in nature, is architecturally pleasing and complies with the planning scheme’s relevant Acceptable and Performance outcomes.

Council saw it the same way and approved the change.

RG Strategic is working with the following specialists to deliver this project:

• Architects: Andrew Bock Architecture

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The application sought minor changes to the internal layout, including:

• The use of the small new deck extension for dining;
• Relocating the bar to adjoin the existing kitchen;
• Removing the gaming room (poker machines) and replace it with dining, and
• Enclosing the rear deck and use the area for storage.

The proposal resulted in an increase of 52m² of Use Area (12m² storage + 40m² deck); however, for the purpose of calculating carparking demand, the total increase in Use area is only 40m² as the storage area is excluded from Use Area.

The approved renovation of the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club will see pokies make way for more dining space, with the club deciding to remove all pokies from the premises.

As part of the approved application, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club propose using an exterior deck extension for dining.

RG Strategic drafted the proposal showing the Minor Change is consistent with the intent of the original approval and the Planning Scheme. The proposal resulted in an improved internal configuration and:

• The selling of food and drink remains an integrated part of the club, supporting the primary use, which is the active outdoor recreation use of sailing and rowing;
• The club is REMOVING ALL GAMING MACHINES from the premises, which results in real benefit to the community;
• Provides essential community infrastructure contributing to the social fabric of Noosa;
• The whole of the lower floor and surrounding open areas are used for the storage of boats, gear, first aid, change rooms and ablutions;
• There will not be any additional noise to that which already exists. The new deck’s location faces the river car parking and Pirate Park, and any noise emanating from the site does not impact any sensitive land uses.
• Carparking on site is sufficient for the intended use.

RG Strategic worked with the following specialists to deliver this project:

• Architects: Hot Concepts

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That’s what the proponents of 10 Thomas Street, Noosaville are proposing.

RG Strategic have just submitted a Minor Change Application for the redevelopment of the roof and facade structure of the complex, which is now over 30 years old.

The proposed Minor Change to the existing approval seeks to remove part of the existing roof and replace it with a new contemporary designed roof. The proposal seeks to remove the outdated curved roof areas and replace them with a pitched roof to the ground floor and a fly-over roof that wraps around the central courtyard and into the road reserve. The roof to the upper level is not being replaced – only the curved portion over the entry, which is being replaced with a modern symmetrical architectural element.

While no changes are proposed to the uses or gross floor area, the new design creates a contemporary roof form that retains some of the old charm of the development. Sketchi Architects have designed a structure that brings the complex into the 21st century.

The current roof structure is dated and overdue for a remodel.

Plans for the new roof structure and facade show a focus on complementary signage and a lighter roof structure allowing for more light and circulation.

The new structures leave existing premises in place but provide a more contemporary experience for visitors.

RG Strategic worked with the following specialists to deliver this project:

• Architects: Sketchi Architects

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RG Strategic lodged a town planning application for the Minor Change for the addition of a cabana structure in the existing pool area for Unit 1 at Artis Villas, Noosa Drive.

With the approval also came new stipulations from Council, including the usual stipulation that the development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.

In addition:

• The rooftop terrace cabana roof structure must remain unenclosed; and
• The rooftop terrace cabana roof structure must not exceed a maximum of 2.5 m in height above the existing FFL of the rooftop terrace and not exceed 38 m² of the rooftop area.

The proposed design for the cabana at Artis Villas, features an open roof design, which Council, in their approval of the project, stipulated must remain

RG Strategic worked with the following specialists to deliver this project:

• Architects: JMF Design

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