PM Submission - Jodi Armstrong - MCU25/0118

To: Assessment Manager- Noosa Shire Council Date: Qi 1/25
Re: Application Number MCU25/0118
Description: Development Permit for Material Change of Use by Coast2Bay for Multiple
Dwellings-Affordable Rental Premises 25 X small dwellings plus one community room
dwelling.
Site Address: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy Qld 4563 on Lot 2 (part) SP348613

Submission Requesting Refusal of the Application

I request that Council recommend refusal of the above development appl iqz^pn^or
following reasons:                                                    Ay                    - XA



1. Conflict With Community Facilities Zoning                              \A fc0’' X/
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The proposal represents a major departure from the land’s intended purpose as Community
Facilities - cemetery. Approving residential development on this site would undermine the
zoning intent and weaken the long-term strategic planning for essential community
infrastructure.

2. Undesirable Precedent

Allowing medium-density housing on Community Facilities land would set a precedent that
could erode protections for other sites intended for vital community services.

3. Inconsistent With Local Character

The scale and density of the proposal are incompatible with the surrounding low-density
residential neighbourhood and conflict with the Cooroy Local Plan’s vision for the area. The
development would reduce local amenity and alter the established character.

4. Over-Scaled Built Form

The built form is disproportionate to nearby properties and would significantly alter the
neighbourhood’s character through its height, bulk and overall intensity.

5. Poor Location for Social or Affordable Housing

While affordable housing is needed, the Noosa Plan does not support concentrating such
housing on Community Facilities land, especially when remote from services. This site is too
distant from Cooroy’s shops, public transport and essential amenities, contributing to social
isolation and transport disadvantage for future residents.

6. Traffic and Safety Issues

Dianella Court was designed to serve only a small number of dwellings. The proposed
development would introduce traffic volumes, parking demand and vehicle movements far
beyond its capacity, posing safety risks and reducing amenity for existing residents.