PM Submission - Rod Ritchie - MCU25/0118

                 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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Version: 1, Version Date: 24/11/2025