Council report · General Committee Meeting, 7 July 2026 · item 7.4
MCU25/0119 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES TO ESTABLISH INDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION AT 26 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
Summary
This report assesses an application seeking approval for a Material Change of Use to facilitate Indoor Sport and Recreation within five (5) existing tenancies at 26 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville, described as Lot 22 SP322201.
The subject site is already developed under an existing approval for a Material Change of Use for Commercial Business Type 1 (Office) and Commercial Business Type 2 (Medical). The approved development comprises a two-storey building with a two-level basement predominantly used for car parking.
The application proposes to retain the existing built form while changing the use of five (5) tenancies to Indoor Sport and Recreation. The applicant seeks greater leasing flexibility and therefore proposes a land use that will complement the existing primary tenants of the building, being medical uses.
Each tenancy was originally developed in accordance with an approval assessed under the Noosa Plan 2006, thus allowing for tenancies which have an area less than the 400m2 sought under the current scheme. This means the existing tenancy layout does not align with the intended function of the Showroom Precinct, which is to accommodate large-format tenancies which can be used for a range of uses including Indoor Sport and Recreation where the tenancy is greater than 400m2 of gross floor area.
Importantly, these smaller tenancies form part of an already approved and established development and are of a scale to complement the primary medical uses on the site. In this context, they operate as ancillary spaces rather than standalone large format tenancies.
It is acknowledged that the existing approval and built form constrain the site's ability—particularly the upper-level tenancies—to function as large format spaces consistent with the precinct's intent.
The configuration, scale, and vertical separation of these tenancies limit their suitability for the largeformat retail outcomes envisioned under the Noosa Plan.
The proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation uses are somewhat complementary to the existing medical centre, particularly as they involve low-impact health and wellness activities. These uses are compatible with the established mix of development on the site and support an integrated health and wellbeing offering. The proposal represents a practical and appropriate utilisation of the approved built form.
The application is recommended for approval subject to conditions as outlined in the body of this
The officer’s recommendation
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 7 July 2026 regarding Application No. MCU25/0119 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Indoor Sport and Recreation situated at 26 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville; and
- Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in Attachment
1; and
- Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016; and
- Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the application:
1.
The co-location of Indoor Sport and Recreation uses with established medical services such as radiology, cancer treatment and general practitioners creates a complementary health and wellness cluster. This integrated approach is consistent with the strategic intent to encourage industry clustering and efficient use of existing approved floor space within the Noosa Business Centre.
2.
In terms of community wellbeing, the development enhances accessibility to a broad range of health, fitness and recovery services within a single, centrally located facility. The co-location of services improves convenience and supports the delivery of multi-purpose, shared spaces, consistent with the planning scheme's objectives for vibrant and inclusive activity centres. It also reinforces the role of the Noosa Business Centre as a key hub for health and community services.
3.
While the proposed Indoor Sport and Recreation tenancies do not align with the intended large-format function of the precinct, they form part of an existing approved development and are designed to operate in a complementary to the medical uses within the building.
4.
The proposal is an appropriate use of the approved built form, supporting the functional integration of health-related services within the Major Centre Zone of the Noosa Business Centre.
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Report details
Index: ECM/Applications/MCU25/0119
Attachments
- 1 · ATTACHMENT 1 - (MCU25 0119) - PROPOSED CONDITIONS
- 2 · ATTACHMENT 2 - (MCU25 0119) - PLANNING OFFICERS REPORT
- 3 · ATTACHMENT 3 - (MCU25 0119) - PROPOSAL PLANS APPLICATION DETAILS Applicant Stockwell Development Group Pty Ltd Proposal Material Change of Use - Indoor Sport and Recreation Properly Made Date 20 October 2025 Information Request Date Not applicable Information Response Date Not applicable Decision Due Date 17 July 2026 Number of Submissions 0 submissions PROPERTY DETAILS Property Address 26 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville Qld 4566 RP Description Lot 22 SP 322201 Land Area 3,824m2 Existing Use of Land Commercial Business Type 1 Office & Type 2 Medical STATUTORY DETAILS SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint Zone Major Centre Zone Precinct Noosa Business Centre Precinct 5B – Showroom Precinct Local Plan Area Noosaville Overlays Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay • Area 1 – above 5 metres AHD to 20 metres AHD Regional Infrastructure • Water Supply Pipeline Assessment Type Impact