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PM Submission - Luke Lyne - MCU25/0118
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Subject: Submission Opposing Development Application MCU25/0118
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Proposed 25 x 3-Storey Units – 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy
DA MCU25/0118 – 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy
Dear Assessment Manager,
I am writing to lodge a formal submission opposing the proposed development of
twenty-five (25) three-storey units at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy,
submitted by Coast2Bay Housing.
1. Non-Compliance with the Cooroy Local Plan
The proposed development directly conflicts with the Cooroy Local Plan Code,
which clearly intends to maintain low-rise development, with a maximum height
of two storeys in this part of Cooroy.
The introduction of three-storey buildings is inconsistent with the established
character of the town, and approval would set a precedent that undermines the
planning strategy council has carefully put in place to preserve Cooroy’s village
character.
2. Excessive Density and Overdevelopment of the Site
Twenty-five units of three storeys each represent a significant intensification of
land use in an area dominated by low-scale residential dwellings. This density is
incompatible with surrounding properties and would adversely impact:
• Neighbourhood amenity
• Privacy for adjacent homes
• Traffic flow and safety
• Local infrastructure capacity
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The scale and bulk of the proposal are not reflective of the rural-residential edge of
Cooroy and are inconsistent with community expectations for development in this
location.
3. Impacts on Wildlife and the Established Kangaroo Corridor
The area surrounding Lake Macdonald Drive forms a known and frequently
used wildlife corridor, particularly for local kangaroo mobs that move between
bushland, open grassed areas, and Lake Macdonald.
Increasing density to this level, including the addition of multi-storey buildings,
fencing, increased vehicle traffic and lighting, will significantly disrupt:
• Kangaroo movement patterns
• Habitat connectivity
• Nocturnal wildlife behaviour
• Road safety (due to increased vehicle–wildlife collision risk)
Protecting these natural corridors is an essential part of the identity and
environmental health of Cooroy.
4. Traffic, Parking, and Road Safety Concerns
Lake Macdonald Drive already carries substantial local traffic. A development of
this size is likely to:
• Add considerable vehicle movements per day
• Increase congestion at peak periods
• Create safety risks at entry/exit points, particularly given local curves and
limited overtaking opportunities
• Place pressure on street parking and internal parking areas
No traffic solution presented can adequately mitigate the scale of impact caused by a
25-unit, three-storey complex.
5. Inconsistency with Community Expectations and the Character
of Cooroy
Cooroy is valued for its small-town feel, open space, and low-rise character.
Residents reasonably expect that growth will align with the Town Plan, including
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height limits and appropriate density. This proposal is inconsistent with both the
planning intent and the expectations of the Cooroy community.
Luke Lyne
7 Dianella Court, Cooroy, 4563
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Version: 1, Version Date: 24/11/2025
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