PM Submission - Leanne Castro - MCU25/0118

                 Chief Executive Officer
                 Noosa Shire Council
                 Email: [email protected]

                 Development Application Reference: MCU25/0118
                 Street Address: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563
                 Property Description: Lot (part) SP 348613

                 Submitter Details:
                 Full Name: Leanne Castro
                 Postal Address: 2/3A Kauri Street, Cooroy, QLD 4563
                 Email: [email protected]
                 Telephone: 0493 362 331

                 22nd November, 2025

                 Subject: Objection to Development Application MCU25/0118
                 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563


                 I am writing as a long-term Cooroy resident to formally oppose the above development application. I request
                 that Council recommend refusal on the grounds outlined below. My objection is based on both personal
                 experience living immediately adjacent to this land, and on the serious planning issues, community impacts, and
                 inconsistencies with Council’s own strategies.
                 1. Cooroy Is Not a Medium-Density Town – This Development Fundamentally Alters Its Character

                 One of the main reasons my family chose to live in Cooroy is because it is a low-density hinterland town with a
                 strong village character. Medium-density development to this degree is not appropriate here, especially not in an
                 established low-density neighbourhood. Cooroy simply does not have the infrastructure, transport services, or
                 pedestrian connectivity to support this scale of development.
                 The proposed density is more suited to an urban or major centre. It is completely inconsistent with the Cooroy
                 Town Plan, surrounding zoning, and the expectations of residents who purchased homes in this community.
                 2. I Purchased My Home on the Understanding That This Land Was Reserved for Cemetery
                 Expansion

                 When I bought my home, I was informed that this land was owned by Noosa Council for future cemetery use. It is
                 a reasonable and justified community expectation that land zoned for cemetery purposes remains so, particularly
                 when all Noosa Shire cemeteries are nearing capacity.
                 There is no evidence that this land is no longer required for its intended purpose. The site adjoins the existing
                 cemetery and is ideally positioned for future expansion via internal access. Once lost, this community asset
                 cannot be replaced.
                 3. This Application Is for the Wrong Type of Housing Under Noosa’s Own Housing Strategy

                 Noosa’s Housing Strategy distinguishes clearly between social housing (income-based rent) and affordable
                 housing (discount to market rent). The grant provided to Coast2Bay is for Social Housing – Income-Based Rents,
                 not Affordable Housing.
                 This application does not align with the category of housing the site is being used to justify.
                 4. Location Is Inappropriate – No Walkable Access to Shops, Services, or Reliable Transport

                 This is one of the most significant concerns.


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