Town Planning Report - Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy (Coast2Bay) · MCU25/0118

REPORT

6.3           Local Authority Assessment Benchmarks
This application is to be assessed against Noosa Plan 2020. The assessment benchmarks applicable under
Noosa Plan are addressed below.

6.3.1         Strategic Framework
The following serves to provide an assessment of the proposed form of development against the following
‘Strategic Outcomes’ sought by the Noosa Plan 2020 Strategic Framework:
Strategic Theme           Compliance with Key Strategic Objectives
Settlement                The proposed form of development assists with achievement of the following objectives under the
                          Settlement theme:

                          (h) The majority of new growth is located in existing urban areas of Noosaville, Noosa Heads,
                              Tewantin and Cooroy;

                          Comment
                          The proposal seeks to deliver an additional 25 affordable rental premises in close proximity to the
                          Cooroy township.

                          (k) Attractive and diverse living opportunities are available including for key workers, low income
                              earners and the elderly. A significant proportion of new developments comprise smaller
                              dwellings located close to activity centres, with ease of access to public and active transport
                              networks.

                          Comment
                          The proposed development is entirely comprised of ‘small dwellings’ that will be specifically
                          allocated to target tenant groups, being families, young people and seniors (over 55’s) from the
                          Queensland Social Housing Register.
Community                 The proposed form of development assists with achievement of the following objectives under the
Wellbeing                 Community Wellbeing theme:

                          (c) Noosa Shire has an inclusive community of older people, families, children, young adults and
                              other households.

                          Comment
                          As above, the proposed development will increase the availability of suitable housing for families,
                          young people and seniors (over 55’s) that are currently on the Queensland Social Housing Register
                          for the Noosa LGA.

                          (d) Local employment, housing, entertainment, services and facilities are provided to meet the
                              needs of all generations.

                          Comment
                          Acknowledging the 57% increase in households included on the Queensland Social Housing
                          Register requiring social housing in the Noosa LGA between 2024 and 2025, this proposed
                          development will help bolster the availability of housing stock for those most in need.
Housing Choice            The proposed form of development assists with achievement of the following objectives under the
                          Housing Choice theme:

                          (e) A wide range of housing is spread throughout the existing urban areas and responds to housing
                              needs associated with factors such as changing demographics, changing composition of
                              households, and lifestyle choices.

                          Comment
                          The proposal represents a valuable opportunity to introduce additional social housing within the
                          existing urban area of Cooroy, utilising Council-owned land that has been identified as surplus to
                          the need of the adjoining cemetery. As above, this proposal will help respond to the increasing


AU213016247 | Development Application for a Material Change of Use to establish a Multiple Dwelling (Affordable Rental Premises) comprising 25
dwellings | 1 | 29 September 2025
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