MCU25/0118 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR MULITIPLE DWELLING - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PREMISES (25 x SMALL DWELLINGS) AT 64 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY · ATTACHMENT 2 - (MCU25 0118) - PLANNING OFFICERS REPORT

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                             10 FEBRUARY 2026


  Landscape
  The application material has provided a set of concept landscape plans that has generally
  addressed the landscape requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020.
  North
  The landscape provided along the northern boundary includes a 50 metre long and 9 metre
  wide communal open space area consisting of:
      • Feature native pine trees and ground covers
      • Recreational nodes with native shade trees and drought tolerant shrubs, seating and
         deco paving
      • Raised garden beds on deco paving for residents
      • A mixture of native shade trees, small shrubs, and ground covers throughout
      • Large shade trees to the property boundary
  East
  The landscape provided along the eastern elevation includes a varied width landscape that
  includes:
      • Small narrow trees and shrubs to assist in screening the building façade and fence lines
      • Small feature trees and dense shrubs between the footpath and bioretention basin in
         the north-eastern corner
      • Small feature trees located within the middle of the access ramp in the south-eastern
         corner
      • Small clear trunk shade trees and ground covers allowing views through to the street
         for visual safety
      • Street trees as per the master subdivision plans.
  South
  The southern boundary of the development shares a boundary with landscaping associated
  with Council Park. The landscaping within the park consists of trees shrubs and groundcovers
  which when coupled with the landscaping within the development site provide a suitable
  landscaped buffer.

  The following image shows the interface between the subject site and adjoining road reserve
  to the south (“New Road 2”) proposed landscaping treatment to “New Road 2” which adjoins
  from the south.




  The landscape design incorporates a stormwater swale required to intercept and convey
  upstream stormwater sheet flow. This limits the availability of natural ground along the southern