Planning Report

3. Site Analysis
3.1       Overview
The site, shown in Figure 1, is located at 472 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah QLD 4563. The site is generally rectangular in shape
and has a total area of 3.90ha. It is improved by an existing dwelling house and outbuildings.




Figure 1. Site Aerial (Near Maps, 2025)


3.2       Site Characteristics and Servicing
Table E below provides an overview of the key site characteristics and servicing information.
Table E – Site Characteristics and Servicing Information

 Site Characteristics
                                          As shown in the aerial imagery above, the site currently contains a dwelling house and four
 Existing Use / Improvements
                                          outbuildings.
 Access and Frontage                      The site is a rear lot. Access is provided via Easement C in SP199340.
                                          ▪     Easement C on SP199340 burdens Lot 1 SP199340, benefiting Lot 2 on SP199340. The purpose
                                                of the easement is for access and services.
 Easements
                                          ▪     Easement A on RP838706 burdens Lot 2 on SP199340 to Noosa Shire Council for the purpose of
                                                water supply.
                                          The site has a gradual slope from the western boundary to the eastern boundary. Contour mapping
 Topography                               confirms a maximum site level of approximately 26m RL along the western boundary and a minimum
                                          level of 15m RL along the eastern boundary.
                                          The site contains areas of ‘biodiversity significance’ along the eastern, southern and western
 Vegetation
                                          boundary. Landscape vegetation is concentrated around the existing dwelling house.
 Waterways and Waterbodies                A body of water is located within the north-west corner of the site.
 Contaminated Land / Environmental        The site is not identified on the contaminated land or environmental management register/s (see
 Management                               attached site searches).
 Servicing Information
                                          There is an established water connection to the existing dwelling located on proposed Lot 1. Lot 2
 Water                                    will be serviced by potable water supply. Refer to the attached Civil Servicing Statement for further
                                          information.
                                          Located on proposed Lot 1, the existing dwelling is serviced by a septic sewer system and infiltration
 Sewer                                    trenches. Proposed Lot 2 will be similarly serviced by a septic sewer system and infiltration
                                          trenches. Refer to the attached Civil Servicing Statement for further information.
                                          Given the nature of the lot, stormwater can be absorbed by the natural ground. Excess stormwater
 Stormwater                               will be directed towards the existing dam. Refer to the attached Civil Servicing Statement for
                                          further information.
 Electricity, Gas and                     Electricity and telecommunication infrastructure is available to the site.
 Telecommunications
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