PM Submission - Tyne Conquest - MCU25/0118

                 From:                     "Tyne Conquest" <[email protected]>
                 Sent:                     Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:28:02 +1000
                 To:                       "Mailbox Council Mail" <[email protected]>
                 Subject:                  Application Number MCU25/0118



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                 Proposal: Multiple Dwellings – Affordable Rental Premises (25 dwellings + community room)
                 Site: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy (Lot 2 on SP348613)

                 I wish to lodge a formal objection to Development Application MCU25/0118 on the grounds that
                 the proposal is unsuitable for this location and conflicts with key planning, amenity, access, and
                 environmental considerations. My concerns are outlined below.

                 The subject site directly adjoins low-density residential properties and transitions rapidly into
                 rural zoned land. The scale, intensity, and density of the proposed development are significantly
                 higher than what is typical or anticipated along Lake Macdonald Drive.
                 The proposal does not reflect the established neighbourhood character, nor does it align with the
                 intended planning outcomes under the Noosa Plan, which emphasise low-density development,
                 protection of local character, and appropriate transitions between zones.
                 Following recent rainfall events, uncharacteristically large volumes of water have flowed from
                 the site onto Lake Macdonald Drive—something not experienced in the past two decades. This
                 runoff created dangerous driving conditions, causing vehicles to stop due to reduced visibility
                 and road safety hazards.
                 With the introduction of substantial roof areas, hardstand, and impervious surfaces, there is
                 reasonable doubt that the proposed stormwater infrastructure will adequately manage peak flows.
                 This raises significant concerns regarding:

                        • Increased runoff onto Lake Macdonald Drive
                        • Worsened downstream flooding
                        • Potential on-site flooding impacts
                        • The capacity and reliability of the proposed stormwater management system

                 Given the already-evident runoff problems, any intensification of impervious surfaces is likely to
                 exacerbate existing risks.
                 Residents along Lake Macdonald Drive and Dianella Court will be adversely affected by the
                 proposed development. Key amenity impacts include:
                 • Increased traffic volume and associated noise
                 • Overlooking from multi-storey buildings into existing homes
                 • Reduced privacy for adjoining and nearby residents
                 • A development scale inconsistent with current neighbourhood expectations




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