Planning Report

2.0      SITE ANALYSIS

The subject site comprises 4 lots (Lot 1 on RP165418, Lot 1 on RP215922, Lot 2 on RP165418 and Lot
4 on RP215922) (the site) with an approximate area of 14.747and located 1.5km north of Cooroy
town centre. The site is improved by detached dwellings and out buildings and is generally cleared
for rural use.

The site area has road frontages to Elm Street (Cooroy Connection Road 600m), Pearsons Road
(250m), Trading Post Road (180m) and Lamonts Road (35m).

The surrounding properties to the north and west of the site consist of bushland and rural residential
uses. To the west of Elm Street (Cooroy Connection Road) is the north coast railway corridor. The
surrounding area to the south and east are a mix of rural and low density residential allotments.

3.0 BACKGROUND

3.1 History of Development Approval

-     On the 8 February 2010 Council issued a Development Permit for Multiple Housing Type 3 –
      Retirement and Special Needs.

-     On the 24 June 2010 Council issued a Negotiated Decision Notice for Multiple Housing Type 3 –
      Retirement and Special Needs.

-     On the 24 June 2014 Council extended the lapsing period under Condition 6.

-     On the 3 March 2015 Council issued an approval for a request to change a development under
      section 367 of the SPA. The changed approval provided for Multiple Housing Type 3 – Retirement
      and Special Needs and included:
          o 164 independent living units;
          o single storey 120 bed aged care residence; and
          o Community Building - clubhouse, tennis court, covered Bowling Green, workshop and
              outdoor pool.

3.2 Infrastructure Charging

Council’s infrastructure charges under the previous development permit have been paid in full under
the deed of novation of the infrastructure agreement. $1,058,498 was paid to Noosa Council on the
19th October 2015 – receipt No. 1173523. Further, Unity Water charges of $1,717,876.00 was paid on
Friday 20 November 2015.

Accordingly, any infrastructure charges payable will be levied against the new components of the
development. That is, an additional 56 dwelling units and caretakers residence.




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