Appendix A - Need and Impact Analysis

1.0    Introduction
This Need and Impact Analysis has been prepared in support of Development Application
MCU18/0195 for Material Change in Use for a Commercial Business Type 2 – Medical
(Doctor’s Practice) at 15 Pearsons Road, Cooroy.
Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd have applied for a subsequent approval in addition to the Sales
Office for the existing building located at 15 Pearsons Road Cooroy.

The intention of the application is to provide a needed local community medical service in
the interim, until construction of the approved Residential Aged Care Facility commences.

Noosa Shire Council has requested further information from the applicant specifically
requesting the following information be provided in a need and impact analysis:
       a. The need for another medical centre in Cooroy; and
       b. The impact of the proposal on other medical centres in Cooroy.
This report will conduct an analysis to determine the need and impact of the proposed
Doctor’s Practice by establishing need, assessing potential impacts and identifying potential
benefits to the community.




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