PM Submission - Jessica Corrigan - MCU25/0118

To: Assessment Manager- Noosa Shire Council Date:Z^/11/25
Re: Application Number MCU25/0118
Description: Development Permit for Material Change of Use by Coast2Bay for Multiple
Dwellings - Affordable Rental Premises 25 X small dwellings plus one community room
dwelling.
Site Address: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy Qld 4563 on Lot 2 (part) SP348613

Submission Opposing Proposed Development Adjacent to Dianella Court

I submit that the proposed development is unsuitable for this location and should not be
approved for the following reasons:

1. Incompatible With Community Facilities Zoning

The land is designated for Community Facilities with a long-term intent for future cemetery
use. A residential development contradicts this purpose and the long-standing expectations
communicated to the community.

2. Out of Scale With Surrounding Area

The proposal adjoins low-density housing, yet its scale and density far exceed that of
neighbouring properties, resulting in a permanent and inappropriate change to the established
character of this part of Cooroy.

3. Inconsistent With the Cooroy Local Plan

The Local Plan seeks to maintain Cooroy’s village character, low-rise form and community
identity. The proposal conflicts with these objectives and risks setting an undesirable
precedent.

4. Traffic and Safety Concerns

Dianella Court was designed for a small number of dwellings and cannot safely
accommodate the additional traffic, parking demand and movement generated by the
proposed development, causing significant impacts on existing residents.

5. Poor Access to Services

Higher-density or social housing should be located near shops, transport and essential
services. This site is beyond reasonable distances to Cooroy’s core services and would
disadvantage future residents.

6. Poor Housing Integration
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Contemporary planning discourages concentrating large clusters of rental or social housing.
Housing should be integrated into the community to support social cohesion and balance-
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this proposal does the opposite.
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7. Loss of Neighbourhood Character