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


 consultation     process        and Council takes dust generation and any potential health risk
 community input seriously.           very seriously. Site remediation has been carried out
                                      under a Remediation Action Plan prepared by a suitably
 Safety concerns not addressed –
                                      qualified contaminated land consultant and implemented
 dust hazard evident and affecting
                                      in line with relevant environmental and health guidelines
 local residents from existing works.
                                      and development conditions. Council has engaged a
                                      contaminated land consultant to continuously monitor the
                                      remediation works as an independent third party.
                                       Complaints can be raised if issues arise during
                                       construction of the multiple dwelling development.
                                       Council will investigate and, if required, may direct
                                       additional controls or take regulatory action to ensure
                                       compliance with approval conditions.

 Contaminated land                 Council must fully remediate the land before any future
                                   uses of the site can occur. Site remediation is highly
 An audit report or statement is
                                   regulated and is currently underway, being overseen by a
 required and should be sought by
                                   suitably qualified specialist and a state registered
 Council from the applicant before
                                   contaminated land auditor.
 the application proceeds.

 Energy    efficient development The Planning Scheme cannot duplicate a matter regulated
 design                              by the National Construction Code 2022; this request is
                                     outside of Council’s jurisdiction.
 A request is made for Nationwide
 House Energy Rating Scheme The application has been assessed against the
 assessments to be imposed on the Sustainable Building Code, and it is noted the following
 development requiring the design, measures are being implemented:
 materials and construction to
                                         - Rainwater tank/s with capacity equivalent to 3,000
 achieve a 10 star energy efficiency
                                            litres per dwelling.
 requirements of the National
                                         - The design adopts a north to south orientation
 Construction Code (NCC).
                                         - Minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7 metres to
                                            maximise natural light and breezes

5.   HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
6.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use for a Multiple Dwelling – Affordable
Rental Premises comprising 25 small dwellings and a communal area on Council-owned land at
64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy (future Lot 1 of an approved subdivision). The site, located within
the Community Facilities Zone, is subject to a State Government Capital Funding Agreement
securing its long-term use for social housing through Coast2Bay Housing Group.

The proposal underwent Impact assessment and public notification, receiving 53 submissions. An
external planning consultant was engaged to undertake an independent review of the application
material and the officer’s assessment to ensure transparency and impartiality due to Council’s
ownership of the land.