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


•   Planning Regulation 2017;
•   Noosa Plan 2020 (26 September 2025).
4.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy
Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) and the
SPP raises no further issues relevant to the proposed development.
Shaping SEQ 2023 (South East Queensland Regional Plan)
The site is located within the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposal is consistent
with the intent of the Urban Footprint and the regional policies outlined in the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The proposal is for urban activity within the Urban Footprint and is consistent with the assessment
benchmarks contained in the Planning Regulation 2017 for the SEQ Region.
No referral agencies were triggered by this application.


4.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The application must be assessed against the whole of Noosa Plan 2020 to the extent the
provisions are relevant to the development.
The subject site is located in Cooroy and is zoned Community Facilities. The proposed use is
identified as a consistent within the zone and is required to follow an impact assessable application
process.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments.
      Part 3 Strategic Framework
      The Strategic Framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the
      basis for ensuring appropriate development occurs in the planning scheme area for the life
      of the planning scheme. The Strategic Intent in the Strategic Framework includes the
      following statements:
      3.2.4 Housing to meet diverse needs of the community
      … Historically, around 80 per cent of housing in the Shire is separate houses comprising
      three or more bedrooms. Residential units and communal living such as retirement and aged
      care make up the remainder. To best meet future housing needs, it is projected that by 2041
      some 30 per cent of the total housing stock should be multi-unit housing styles, particularly
      small one and two bedroom dwellings to cater for smaller households.
      By 2041, development needs to cater for around 6,400 more dwellings than existed at the
      2016 census. Future housing demand, particularly for smaller dwellings, is likely to be best
      met through 'infill' development within existing residential areas, on well-located underutilised
      land, and within town centres in a mixed-use format. Residential growth in and around
      existing centres with ready access to goods and services, attractive public spaces and
      community        activities    is      encouraged.        High      standards       of residential
      amenity and building design is expected. However, style and size may vary to accommodate
      a range of household types and income levels. Incentives are offered to exemplary and
      innovative residential developments that advance sustainable housing choice including
      affordable options for aging in place and housing key workers on low to medium incomes.
      … A range of measures are provided to achieve housing affordability including requirements
      for small dwelling units, affordable rental premises, and special needs housing close to
      centres.