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PM Submission - Bev Haines - MCU25/0118
To: Assessment Manager - Noosa Shire Council Date://711 /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 I wish to lodge a formal objection to the proposed development. My concerns are outlined below and relate to planning intent, community expectations, neighbourhood character, infrastructure capacity, and wider impacts on Cooroy’s village identity. 1. Planning Intent and Community Expectation The fact that the site has not yet been developed does not mean it has not been serving an important purpose. The land was purchased with the intent of supporting cemetery use, and the planning history and zoning reflect this. Local residents have a justifiable expectation that the land would continue to be used in a manner consistent with that original purpose, in line with long-standing community understanding and the strategic planning framework for the area. 2. Zoning and Inconsistency with Surrounding Uses The site directly adjoins low-density residential land, and the proposal is distinctly out of character and scale with the existing built form in the surrounding neighbourhood. The Cooroy Town Plan does not identify this area for medium-density development, and the proposal represents a fundamental departure from the stated planning intent. The scale and density proposed are significantly out of proportion with nearby buildings and established residential development. It is inappropriate to introduce a development of this nature into an area clearly planned for low-density residential living. 3. Excessive Density and Precedent The density exceeds that of recent developments even within medium-density zones, making it demonstrably overscale for both the site and for Cooroy as a township. Approval of this proposal would set a concerning precedent, potentially encouraging similar inappropriate developments in Cooroy and across other hinterland towns. This would undermine local planning strategies designed to maintain the character and liveability of these communities. 4. Infrastructure and Access Limitations Dianella Court is a residential street designed to service 28 homes within the Dianella Court development. It is not planned or constructed to accommodate the significant increase in traffic, parking demand, and vehicle movements that this development would generate. The increased load would negatively impact safety, amenity, and access for existing residents / £v CM A
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5. Distance from Town Centre and Services The site is located well beyond accepted planning guidelines for proximity to core town functions, shops, services, and public transport. Social and affordable housing should be integrated throughout the community in walkable, well-serviced areas. Concentrations of rental or social housing estates should be avoided, as they conflict with best-practice planning principles. 6. Impacts on Local Character and Village Feel Cooroy’s character is defined by its village feel, low-scale built form, and close-knit residential areas. The proposed development conflicts with these qualities and would erode aspects of the town that local residents value and enjoy. The visual impact, increased density, and change in neighbourhood composition would diminish the amenity of existing residents and alter the established local character. 7. Amenity Impacts on Existing Residents New development should enhance neighbourhoods, respect existing residents, and minimise adverse amenity impacts such as noise and traffic. The current proposal fails to meet these expectations. Its scale and intensity are incompatible with the surrounding low-density context and would significantly disrupt the quiet residential environment. Conclusion For the reasons above, I strongly object to this development. It conflicts with the planning intent for the site, undermines Cooroy’s established character, exceeds reasonable density limits, overloads local infrastructure, and sets an undesirable precedent for future development. I request that Council refuse the application. Name: Signature: Address: Email (optionl)
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