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


The development directly responds to Council’s adopted Noosa Housing Strategy 2022, which
identifies the need to utilise Council land to address critical housing shortages, including at this
site. Assessment found the proposal consistent with the Strategic Framework and overall intent of
the Noosa Plan 2020. Minor variations relating to height, parking and setbacks do not result in
unreasonable impacts.

The project will provide housing for families, young people and seniors listed on the Queensland
Social Housing Register, delivering significant community benefit and supporting both Council and
State housing priorities.

Accordingly, the development is recommended for approval subject to reasonable and relevant
conditions.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


Departments consulted:

     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services              Corporate Services
             Councillors
     Mayor & Councillors                   Director                        Director
     Chief Executive Officer               Community Development           Financial Services
     Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles       Fleet
     Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture                  Revenue Services
     People & Culture                      Community Connection            ICT
     Governance                            Customer Experience             Commercial Property
     Strategy & Environment &              Development & Regulation         Infrastructure Services
     Sustainable Development
     Director                          x   Director                        Director
 x   Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment          Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                           and Delivery
     Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                      Civil and Asset operations
     Destination Management
     Environmental Services                Environmental Health            Asset Management
     Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing             Building & Facilities
                                           Property / Permits              Disaster Management
                                                                       x   Waste