Sunshine Coast businessman Tyson Tripcony appeals refusal of Buddina home

An entrepreneur who built a nutrition-based empire is taking on the council in court following the refusal of his 12m tall beachfront dream home plans.

An artist's impression of the three-storey home Tyson Tripcony planned to build at Buddina. Picture: Icon Building Design

A Sunshine Coast entrepreneur is taking his fight for a dream beachfront home to court after it was refused due to its 12m height.

Nutritionist and businessman Tyson Tripcony has lodged an appeal against Sunshine Coast Council’s refusal of plans for a 12m-tall, three-storey home across the road from Buddina Beach at Pacific Boulevard.

Mr Tripcony is known for founding dietetics business Fuel Your Life in 2016, which was sold along with several of his other nutrition-based businesses in November 2022 to Partnered Health.

A development application was lodged by Adams and Sparkes Town Planning in March, 2023 for the luxurious three-storey home.

It would replace the existing four-bedroom, three-bathroom home which property records show Mr Tripcony purchased in 2021 for $3.025m.

The proposed site of the development at 65 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina. Picture: Google Maps

The application detailed plans for a beachside mansion containing an office, lounge, living area, rumpus room, outdoor balcony, kitchen accompanied by a butlers pantry, with a lift providing access to all levels.

It also included plans for a secondary dwelling, as well as an outdoor entertainment area, swimming pool, and spa on the 546 square metre block.

An aerial view of the proposed dwelling at 65 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina. Picture: Icon Building Design

The application was rejected on July 21, 2023, due to the height of the proposed development not being consistent with the surrounding area which has an 8.5m height limit.

Several submissions were lodged in response to it from neighbouring residents who raised concerns about the impact of an increase in artificial lighting on nesting loggerhead turtles, as well as the height.

Neighbouring property owners James and Sharon Williams claimed an approval could set a precedent for increased height limits.

“The continuing relaxation of height restrictions will create a precedent for the neighbouring properties, creating shadow and loss of privacy to the existing dwellings,” they said.

Tyson Tripcony, an accredited dietitian and entrepreneur, has appealed the council’s refusal of his beachfront home plans in court. Picture: Patrick Woods.

“Buddina Beach is a significant turtle nesting beach for the endangered loggerheads and the increase of artificial light at night is not conducive to their continued nesting.”

The council’s refusal stated the proposed development’s built form “does not align with the preferred character” for the Sunshine Coast and Kawana local plan area and that it could impact the views from other properties.

Computer generated image of the existing view from the balcony of 1 Mungala Street, Buddina. Picture: Council Assessment Report

Computer generated image of the view from the balcony of 1 Mungala Street, Buddina, if the development was to be built. Picture: Council Assessment Report

An appeal was lodged with the Planning and Environment Court on August 8, arguing for the refusal to be set aside and the proposal approved.

It said the home had a “high level of architectural design” that would contribute to the streetscape.

Mr Tripcony did not respond to requests for comment, when contacted by the Sunshine Coast Daily.

Originally published as Sunshine Coast businessman Tyson Tripcony appeals refusal of Buddina home