PM Submission - Rod Ritchie - MCU25/0118

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                 From:                 "Rod Ritchie" <[email protected]>
                 Sent:                 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:48:14 +1000
                 To:                   "Mailbox Council Mail" <[email protected]>
                 Subject:              Submission on Development Application MCU25/0118
                 Attachments:          Rod 64 Submission.docx




Document Set ID: 24330846
Version: 1, Version Date: 24/11/2025

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                 Chief Executive Officer
                 Noosa Shire Council
                 Email: [email protected]

                 Submission on Development Application MCU25/0118
                 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563

                 Development Application Reference: MCU25/0118
                 Street Address: 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563
                 Property Description: Lot (part) SP 348613

                 Submitter Details

                 Full Name: Rodney Ritchie
                 Postal Address: 423 Old Ceylon Rd, Cooroy 4563
                 Email: [email protected]
                 Telephone: 0418 733231

                 Statement of Objection

                 I object to the proposed development application on the following grounds:

                 1. Proposed car parking inadequate

                 Statement:
                 “The proposal to provide 25 resident car parking spaces, and 6 visitor spaces is
                 considered appropriate…These residents are likely to have low car ownership…The
                 site is located close to key services offered within the Cooroy Town Centre. Tenancy
                 allocation…given the proximity to Cooroy train station and bus services along
                 Tewantin Road…In light of the above, it is considered the proposed quantum of car
                 parking is adequate to meet the needs of the development, having specific regard to
                 the intended residents.

                 Objections:
                 1. The location is not near local supermarkets. In fact, the Emerald Street IGA is
                 1.7km. A fit 65-year-old could walk this in 30 mins. Returning with a hand trolly of
                 groceries would arguably take longer.

                 2. The Cooroy Railway Station is the main northern line from Brisbane to Cairns. It
                 does not serve any shire amenities.

                 3. Basically, car ownership by residents has been under-estimated. More spaces
                 must be provided in the dedicated parking area, otherwise cars will just be parked on
                 both sides the incoming road causing access and egress problems for visitors and
                 commercial services including rubbish removal vehicles. the implications for this lack
                 of parking will surely impact future development of Lots 2 and 3 of the estate.




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                 2. Inappropriate Roof Design

                 Statement
                 The “proposed saw tooth roof form, we reiterate that as a gesture to the regions
                 timber milling industry…the roof facing Lake McDonald Drive has been designed to
                 evoke the image of a saw blade…symbolising the gullet of the blade. In this way, the
                 design pays homage to the historical and cultural heritage.”

                 Objections:
                 Skillion roofs have never been a part of Cooroy’s architectural character and
                 therefore, as a built form which will prominently face Lake Macdonald Drive, it will
                 certainly detract from the town’s heritage character. Obviously, this is a just a cheap
                 building option. A redesign is necessary if the new buildings are to meet the Noosa
                 Council Plan specifications and match the town’s character and scale.

                 3. Environmental and stormwater impacts
                 Stormwater quality is to be provided for by a bio-retention basin directly north of the
                 subject site. Because of the steeply sloping terrain and the distance water will be
                 collected from, recent minor weather events show clearly the current bio-retention
                 basin does not demonstrate adequate mitigation measures. This will surely be more
                 so if future development of Lots 2 and 3 of the estate eventuates.

                 Outcome sought
                 I respectfully request that Noosa Council amends the development application
                 MCU25/0118 at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy with these important objections in
                 mind and that strict conditions be imposed to address the concerns raised above.


                 Declaration
                 I make this submission during the public notification period in accordance with
                 the Planning Act 2016 (Qld).



                 Signature: R.D. Ritchie

                 Date: 24 November 2025




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