PM Submission - Anthony Bernhagen - MCU25/0118

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To: Assessment Manager-Noosa Shire Council Date:^//11/25                 yf
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Re: Application Number MCU25/0118                                         \ X Counter A
Description: Development Permit for Material Change of Use by Coast2Bay fo
Dwellings - Affordable Rental Premises 25 X small dwellings plus one community r?
dwelling.
Site Address: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QId 4563 on Lot 2 (part) SP348613

Submission Opposing the Proposed Development Application

I wish to formally object to the proposed development application based on the following
concerns:

Density

The land in question was purchased with a specific purpose: for future cemetery use. This
zoning reflects long-standing community expectations, and it is reasonable for the community
to expect that the land remains designated for this purpose. The development proposal
disregards this intent and disrupts the planning vision.

The proposed medium-density development is fundamentally out of place in an area zoned
for low-density residential use. The surrounding neighbourhood is characterised by single
homes on large blocks, and the scale of the proposed development is in stark contrast to
existing buildings in the area. This development would be significantly overscaled for both
the immediate area and for Cooroy as a whole. It sets an undesirable precedent for future
development that could negatively impact Cooroy and other hinterland towns, which rely on
maintaining their low-density, rural character.

The density of the proposed development is also greater than recent developments within the
medium-density zones, which suggests that the proposal is disproportionate to both local and
broader planning standards.                                                                "
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Traffic and Parking                                                                                  k

Dianella Court is a small residential road designed to service only 28 homes witlihrjthe^^-
Dianella Court development. It is not equipped to accommodate the increased traffic. a4id><^                  %
parking demand that would result from this proposed development. The existing \G\
infrastructure cannot safely handle the volumes of traffic, turning movements, and parking f
that the development would generate. The proposal poses significant safety concerns and'-
would cause undue disruption to the existing residents in the area.

Lack of Services

The proposed development is located beyond acceptable distances from Cooroy’s core
services, including shops, public transport, and community facilities. Good urban planning
principles dictate that higher-density housing should be situated within close proximity to
essential services, and this site fails to meet that basic requirement. The isolation of this site
from essential services will create transportation burdens for future residents, exacerbate
social isolation, and contribute to inequitable access to day-to-day necessities.