Noosa Civic Expansion
This consultation has now closed. Thank you for all your input which has helped shape this project for the community.
Council assessed a major development application for the expansion of Noosa Civic shopping centre. QIC, the owner of Noosa Civic, lodged the application seeking to expand the centre in late 2014.
The development was subject to impact assessment under the provisions of The Noosa Plan.
and underwent a public notification period of a minimum of 15 business days in accordance with statutory requirements. The application closed to public submissions on July 30, 2015.
The application sought approvals for a Material Change of Use of Premises and associated Operational Works.
The proposal includes:
- Approximately 32,000m2 of additional floor area
- Approximately 22,870m2 new retail and commercial floor space
- Approximately 70 new tenancies, including 2 supermarkets and a discount department store
- Refurbishment and additions to parts of the existing shopping.
- An additional 1000 public car parking spaces
The application documents, including the Architectural Plans and Design Statement and public submissions, were able to accessed at Council’s Planning Online website at Planning Online.
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When is the centre proposed to be open?
The applicant is proposing that the centre open by 2018 if their application is approved.
Is a Myers or David Jones proposed as part of the extensions?
The proposed extensions to Noosa Civic do not include a Myers or David Jones Department Store. The proposal includes 2 supermarkets, a discount department store and other speciality shops. A discount department store includes retailers such as Target, K-Mart, and the like.
How will my submission be considered by Council?
All submissions will be summarised and included in the planning report to Council and will be considered at the time Council decides the application. This is why it is important when making a submission to detail any reasons why you support or object to the proposed development.
What will Council consider in deciding the application?
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 includes statutory requirements for all Councils in deciding development applications.
Under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Council must assess the application against any relevant State planning regulatory provisions, the SEQ Regional Plan, State Planning Policies and The Noosa Plan. Council must also have regard to the material lodged by the applicant, submissions received during the public notification period and whether the proposal will benefit the community as a whole.
Council has a number of experienced officers on staff who will prepare a report for Council’s consideration on all these matters. External consultants including an Economist, Ecologist and Traffic Engineer have also been engaged to assist in the assessment and provide advice to Council.
When is the application likely to be decided by Council?
A report will be presented to Council once the applicant has completed the public notification requirements for the development application and the assessment is finalised. This is anticipated to be later this year.
If you choose to make a submission to the development application, Council will advise you of their decision in writing.If you supply an email address, you will receive the advice via email.
Phases
Applicant appeals Council’s decision
The applicant appealed Council’s decision in the Planning and Environment Court and the matter is ongoing.