Planning Report · RAL26/0020

                                                                                 DANYA COOK TOWN PLANNING


3.0        Site Characteristics

3.1        Location of the Subject Site

The site is described as Lot 34 on RP179733, situated at 28 Overlander Avenue, Cooroy QLD 4563. The property is located approximately 1.5km
south of the Cooroy town centre, which functions as a district centre for the Noosa hinterland. Cooroy accommodates a diverse range of retail,
commercial, business, community, educational, and recreational facilities, providing essential services for the local community and surrounding
rural hinterland.

The site benefits from convenient access to public transport infrastructure, including nearby bus services and the Cooroy railway station, which
provide connections to regional destinations throughout the Sunshine Coast and broader South East Queensland.

The property also benefits from strong connectivity to the surrounding transport network, with efficient access to Bruce Highway via the local road
system. This provides convenient travel to adjoining suburbs, employment centres, and the wider Sunshine Coast region.

Accordingly, the site is well positioned within an established residential locality that benefits from a high level of accessibility to services, community
facilities, and transport infrastructure.

A Locality Map is provided at Figure 1, identifying the location of the site in relation to the surrounding area.




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Figure 1: Locality Map (Source: Open Street Map)


3.2        Zoning Designation and Surrounding Land Uses

The site is included within the Low Density Residential Zone of the Cooroy Local Plan in accordance with Zone Map ZM10 of the Noosa Plan 2020.
An extract of Zone Map ZM10 is provided at Figure 2, identifying the site in relation to adjoining and surrounding land zonings.

The immediate locality is predominantly characterised by established detached residential development within the Low Density Residential Zone,
reflecting the traditional suburban character of Cooroy. Surrounding the site is a diverse mix of complementary land use zones that support the
role and function of Cooroy as the district service centre for the Noosa hinterland, including:

      •    Low Density Residential Zone, accommodating predominantly detached dwelling houses on conventional residential allotments.
      •    Community Facilities Zone, including major community infrastructure such as Noosa District State High School.
      •    Medium Density Residential Zone, comprising a retirement living community, Cooroy Garden Village, together with townhouse style
           residential development.
      •    Sport and Recreation Zone, accommodating the Cooroy Golf Course.
      •    Rural Residential Zone characterised by larger residential allotments that provide a transition between the urban area and the
           surrounding rural landscape.
      •    District Centre Zone, forming the Cooroy town centre and accommodating a diverse range of retail, commercial, business, community,
           and service based activities.
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Planning Report 2026-06                                                                                                                          July 2026