Council Report - MCU25 0118 (As Published) · MCU25/0118

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                              10 FEBRUARY 2026


                consultation     process        and Council takes dust generation and any potential health risk
                community input seriously.           very seriously. Site remediation has been carried out
                                                     under a Remediation Action Plan prepared by a suitably
                Safety concerns not addressed –
                                                     qualified contaminated land consultant and implemented
                dust hazard evident and affecting
                                                     in line with relevant environmental and health guidelines
                local residents from existing works.
                                                     and development conditions. Council has engaged a
                                                     contaminated land consultant to continuously monitor the
                                                     remediation works as an independent third party.
                                                      Complaints can be raised if issues arise during
                                                      construction of the multiple dwelling development.
                                                      Council will investigate and, if required, may direct
                                                      additional controls or take regulatory action to ensure
                                                      compliance with approval conditions.

                Contaminated land                 Council must fully remediate the land before any future
                                                  uses of the site can occur. Site remediation is highly
                An audit report or statement is
                                                  regulated and is currently underway, being overseen by a
                required and should be sought by
                                                  suitably qualified specialist and a state registered
                Council from the applicant before
                                                  contaminated land auditor.
                the application proceeds.

                Energy        efficient
                                    development The Planning Scheme cannot duplicate a matter regulated
                design                              by the National Construction Code 2022; this request is
                                                    outside of Council’s jurisdiction.
                A request is made for Nationwide
                House Energy Rating Scheme The application has been assessed against the
                assessments to be imposed on the Sustainable Building Code, and it is noted the following
                development requiring the design, measures are being implemented:
                materials and construction to
                                                        - Rainwater tank/s with capacity equivalent to 3,000
                achieve a 10 star energy efficiency
                                                           litres per dwelling.
                requirements of the National
                                                        - The design adopts a north to south orientation
                Construction Code (NCC).
                                                        - Minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.7 metres to
                                                           maximise natural light and breezes

               5.     HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
               In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
               requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
               does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
               by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
               a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
               Council’s Human Rights Policy.
               6.      CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use for a Multiple Dwelling – Affordable
               Rental Premises comprising 25 small dwellings and a communal area on Council-owned land at
               64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy (future Lot 1 of an approved subdivision). The site, located within
               the Community Facilities Zone, is subject to a State Government Capital Funding Agreement
               securing its long-term use for social housing through Coast2Bay Housing Group.

               The proposal underwent Impact assessment and public notification, receiving 53 submissions. An
               external planning consultant was engaged to undertake an independent review of the application
               material and the officer’s assessment to ensure transparency and impartiality due to Council’s
               ownership of the land.




Document Set ID: 24496425
Version: 5, Version Date: 29/01/2026