RFI - response notice items 1-3 MCU150111

The land the subject of the development application includes four lots. Three within the Community Services
Zone at 12.75ha. And one lot within the Rural zone at 2ha.

The table of development of the Community Services Zone of the Noosa Plan lists the development as a code
assessable consistent use. Whereas in the Rural zone it is an impact assessable inconsistent use.

Sufficient Grounds

Palm Lake Resort have recognised that an ageing population requires more housing – this is because older
persons tend to live alone or as couples, pushing down the overall occupancy of dwellings. As a greater
proportion of our population ages, additional housing will be required to accommodate these households.
For older Australians, there is a clear preference to remain living in a detached house. As such, the need for
well-located and affordable accommodation is important. The degree to which older persons are able to move
into more suitable accommodation is very much affected by a range of matters – from the availability of
housing, to individual choice or family and affordability.

Australia’s ageing population will bring significant change in housing demand, both in terms of location and
dwelling type. The availability of suitable, comfortable, affordable and accessible housing is important for older
people, and will factor as a significant influence of demand from both retiring households.

In light of the above, there are sufficient grounds to justify approval despite conflict with the Noosa Plan. The
grounds include:

-   There is a need to provide accommodation for an aging population in terms of location and dwelling type;
-   The proposed development provides a specific type of affordable residential accommodation targeted at
    mature aged living and aged care that offers a full range of collocated services and facilities; and
-   The proposed development has the potential to provide significant community benefits, namely the
    creation of additional employment opportunities (construction, maintenance and services) and
    expenditure within the town of Cooroy by the residents.

2. Issue - Noise

The application re-submits the existing noise assessment for the site and it has not been updated for the
development.

Information Required

Provide planning comment confirming the development does not introduce any new noise impacts or
considerations that should be addressed buy an updated noise report.

Applicants Response.

Please see the attached updated acoustic report for the new development.




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