The operator of a hinterland shopping complex has applied for an expansion under a proposed minor change to its existing development approval.
The proposal for the Yandina Shopping Centre seeks to add a dog wash facility, two new commercial tenancies – one with an outdoor dining area – and to enclose the existing loading dock.
The shopping centre, which is accessed from Old Gympie Road, was first approved by Sunshine Coast Council in 2007 with a gross floor area of 2141sqm, later amended to 2000sqm.
A letter with the minor change application by Project Urban on behalf of applicant Griffco Holdings Pty Ltd outlines the planned expansion to the complex, which is anchored by a 1000sqm IGA supermarket.
“A new 90.6sqm commercial tenancy (Tenancy 1) is proposed at the eastern end of the shopping centre, replacing an existing outdoor dining space located under the current roof. Adjacent to this, a 46.3sqm outdoor dining area is proposed to the north of Tenancy 1, under a new roofed structure,” it says.
“An 83.5sqm tenancy (Tenancy 2) is proposed at the northern end of the building, replacing an existing outdoor dining area which is roofed. It follows the shape/alignment of the existing commercial tenancies.
“A small 7.6sqm dog wash facility is proposed near the site’s entrance, adjacent to Old Gympie Road. This standalone addition introduces a new small service offering while occupying minimal footprint and maintaining surrounding functionality.”
The existing loading dock at the western end of the shopping centre would be enclosed with a new roof awning.
The changes would result in a total gross floor area of 2240sq, including the new outdoor dining area.
The letter says the existing parking arrangements, including 117 car spaces and 13 bike racks, would remain unchanged, which it says is compliant with council and Australian standards.
A traffic assessment by Q Traffic found the changes would generate 15 additional vehicle movements in peak hour, which it deemed negligible.
The letter argues the proposal meets the criteria for a “minor change” under the Planning Act, saying it remained consistent with its original purpose.
“The proposed changes do not dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance. The extensions are modest and are small in scale,” it says.
“The proposal improves legibility of this prominent corner site, consistent with the intersection’s ‘gateway’ location.”
