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MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD (Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 April 2025- Item 7.1) · ATTACHMENT 2 - (MCU24/0151) - COORDINATOR PLANNING'S REPORT
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 8 APRIL 2025
ATTACHMENT 2 – (MCU24/0151) – COORDINATOR PLANNING’S REPORT
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
This application seeks approval to relocate the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club to a property at the
end of Hoy Road directly adjacent Lake Macdonald. The relocation is required due to the Lake
Macdonald Improvement Project works to be completed to the dam which is anticipated to be in
5-7 years. The club currently operates at the northern side of the lake adjoining Collwood Road
where they have an ongoing license to operate with Seqwater.
The proposed hours of operation are sunrise to 9:30am and 3:30pm to sunset, 7 days a week.
During this time the number of people on site is to be a maximum of 9, with 4 people expected to
be regularly on site.
The applicant requests that “…Council condition a 7-year sunset clause on any development
approval over the site. At present, the Rowing Club will be granted a 5 year license to operate their
temporary facility at the site. The ultimate time for the operation is dependent on the Lake
Macdonald Dam Improvement Project. A 7-year sunset clause is considered appropriate as it will
allow for any major construction delays associated with the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement
Project and avoid the need for further timeframe extension applications with Council.”
The following structures/works will be installed at the club’s new temporary location:
• 2 x 40 ft shipping containers for storage of boats and equipment;
• 10x 20m hardstand rigging area;
• Chain link fencing around the container storage and rigging area;
• Informal access track down to the lake,
• A grassed carparking area suitable for 9 car spaces.
The proposed enclosure area will consist of materials that are easily relocatable/removable given
the site is to be used by the club on a temporary basis.
The proposal is supported by Seqwater who are the landowners and have liaised with Council
regarding alternative sites for the proposed temporary facilities.
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Figure 2 – Site Plan
Figure 3 – Floor Plan & Elevations
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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 8 APRIL 2025 2. APPLICATION BACKGROUND A pre-lodgement meeting (PLM24/0036) was held with the applicant on 19 September 2024 wherein officers advised the following: • Officers do not support the use of the site for competitions with external clubs. The use is to be limited in scale. • Acknowledge the facility needs to be within the riparian area for access to the lake. • Ensure structures and activities are setback from the waterway as far as possible, with vegetation maintained and weed management undertaken. • Ensure the structures are screened from road way. • Council Infrastructure Services supports the location of the unformed car park. • A potential time limit on approval of 5 years may be appropriate, with the ability to extend if required. • Ensure site is secure due to remote location and any lighting does not impact on surrounding area. 3. SITE DETAILS 3.1. Site Description The subject site is part of a larger lot that has an area of 18.62ha in area, the majority of which is taken up by the lake. It is accessed via Hoy Road, a gravel road that extends along the site’s southern boundary. A variety of scattered regrowth exists across the site, with large areas that are grassed. No remnant local or state vegetation, or koala habitat is mapped over the development area. The site slopes gently down towards Lake Macdonald and is currently vacant with no structures built on site. The site is subject to some flooding. 3.2. Surrounding Land Uses The site is part of a lot which connects to the greater Lake Macdonald. Lots in the area are generally large land parcels which typically feature detached dwellings and ancillary buildings or some minor rural uses. The lots that directly adjoin the site are consistent with this description, with the closest dwelling located approximately 200m to the south-west of the site. Lake MacDonald is utilised for on-lake and on land public recreation at various locations in its surrounds. Lake Macdonald forms part of South East Queensland’s drinking water supply and is managed by SEQWater. 4. ASSESSMENT 4.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development: • State Planning Policy; • South East Queensland Regional Plan; • Planning Regulation 2017; • Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020). 4.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments State Planning Policy The Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the State Planning Policy July 2017 (SPP) with only Natural Hazards, risk and resilience – Coast Hazards not fully integrated into the scheme. As the development is not in a coastal hazard area the application is not required to be assessed against the SPP.
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Shaping SEQ 2023 (South East Queensland Regional Plan)
The site is located within the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area of the SEQ Regional
Plan. The proposal is consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The proposal is for a sport and recreation activity and is not assessable against the Planning
Regulation 2017 benchmarks for the SEQ Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area given
it has a gross floor area less than 5000m2, does not include any commercial or retail activity or on-
site accommodation.
4.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The subject site is located in the Lake Macdonald area and is zoned Environmental Management
& Conservation Zone under the Noosa Plan 2020. The proposed use is identified as an inconsistent
use within the zone and is required to follow an impact assessable application process.
The application must be assessed against the whole of Noosa Plan 2020 to the extent the
provisions are relevant to the development.
4.3.1 Strategic Framework
The proposal is generally consistent with the Strategic Framework as it will allow for the necessary
improvements to be made to Lake Macdonald, an important water supply for south east
Queensland, while enabling the existing rowing club to be relocated and continue during this time
in a manner that will have minimal impact on the lake and its surrounding natural values.
4.3.2 Environmental Management & Conservation Zone Code
The site is zoned Environmental Management & Conservation and is intended to be protected from
development to maintain its natural and water catchment values. Only low impact recreation and
outdoor sport and recreation activities are intended. This is reflected in the following performance
outcomes of the Code:
PO1 The Environmental management and conservation zone primarily protects land identified as
ecologically important areas, beach protection or coastal management areas and land with
historical or cultural values.
PO3 Low impact outdoor sport and recreation activities such as walking, cycling and canoe trails,
develop for recreation, leisure and nature appreciation purposes and do not include
buildings, structures or infrastructure.
PO5 Development maintains the primary function of the zone and protects ecologically important
areas, water catchments, waterway connectivity, marine plants, beach protection and coastal
management areas and land with historical or cultural values.
The proposal is for the temporary use of the site, is of a small scale and does not impede or impact
the primary function of the zone to protect the ecological and water catchment values. The
proposed structures and works are sited well back from the lake and in a grassed area clear of
existing trees, minimising the potential for impacts on the site’s values.
The proposed structures also have a limited footprint and height consistent with the built form
requirements of the zone code as set out below.
Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
with AO
Building Height 4m <4m
1 storey Single storey
Maximum length of wall 15m 12.6m
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Floor area 150m2 under roof 2 x 30m2
containers
Setback 20m to road frontage 0m X
4.5m to other >4.5m
boundaries
3m from other site <3m X
buildings
In terms of setbacks, while the proposal does not meet the deemed to comply solution offered by
the code’s acceptable outcomes, the proposal does meet the corresponding performance outcome
of the code. The reduced setbacks are proposed to minimise disturbance to the site and the lake,
with the structures located clear of existing vegetation and well away from surroundng dwellings.
The reduced setbacks also enables the structures to be located outside the mapped flood affected
area and sensitively sited away from the lake’s foreshore, maintaining the visual amenity of the
lake.
While the shipping containers are not of a high quality built form, their format is reasonable given
the temporary nature of the use on the site. Existing vegetation on the site and in the road reserve
will also assist to screen these structures and protect the natural character and visual amenity of
the lake subject to this vegetation being supplemented with some additional planting. A conditon
is recommended requiring the structures to be finished in colours that blend with the natural
landscape.
On cessation of the use of the site, all structures, hardstand areas and fencing will need to be
removed from the site and the disturbed areas rehabilitated including removal of weeds.
4.3.3 Recreation Activities Code
The proposal is consistent with the outcomes of the Code with the site suitable for its intended
purpose and supported by adequate infrastructure and servicing having regard to its temporary
nature. The proposal is also of a type, scale and intensity that will maintain the character of the
area and will not negatively impact on the amenity of the surrounding area in terms of operating
hours, noise, privacy and lighting emissions.
4.3.4 Driveways and Parking Code
The applicant proposes to establish a grassed parking area suitable for 9 cars onsite. The
proposed car parking is considered adequate for the use, given a maximum of 9 persons are
expected on site at any time.
5. CONSULTATION
5.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
5.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
• Senior Development Engineer, Development Assessment
• Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment
• Senior Environment Officer, Capital Works
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5.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. Two properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a summary
and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
Matters Raised Comments
The proposed Rowing Club is opposite The rowing club is currently located off Collwood
Darter Park which is overgrown and Road and is required to be temporarily relocated
frequented by homeless people. Local whilst the Lake Macdonald Improvement Project
residents clean up the area. The rowing works are undertaken near the dam wall.
club should be located near the Botanic
The club will fence and maintain the proposed
Garden which already has facilities in
works area, which may enhance natural
place.
surveillance in the vicinity.
The location has been discussed with the Seqwater
who support the proposed site.
Safety:
Concerns that proposed access will The proposed club site has been selected with
affect driveway to property across the careful consideration of the flood constraints in the
road. area being located about the mapped flood level.
As indicated below there is limited area available on
Proposal will increase traffic along Hoy
site above the flood line.
Road which is a safety risk as it is a
single lane road.
Carpark and use will increase anti- social
behaviour on site and in the surrounding
area.
Vehicular access is planned to the west of the
existing residential access and given the small
scale of the rowing club, with only nine members, it
is anticipated that there will be no significant impact
on road safety.
The proposed club facilities will be securely fenced
off from the general public, with all buildings locked
to minimize the risk of vandalism and anti-social
activities. These measures are intended to ensure
the safety and integrity of the club's property and
the surrounding area.
Visual Impact:
The proposed club facilities may create The existing vegetation within the road reserve will
an eyesore in the surrounding area and be retained and a condition will be included that
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will be visible from the proposed house specifies the need for additional screen planting to
site of the property opposite. It is obscure the development from the road.
recommended that the facility be
The club has nine members and the impact of this
relocated to the west to mitigate this
number of vehicles is not considered to have
issue.
significant impacts on the amenity of the area.
Additionally, the presence of cars using
The proposed hours of operation for the rowing club
the area could impact the overall amenity
are from sunrise to 9:30am and 3:30pm to sunset ,
of the neighbourhood.
7 days a week. This schedule ensures that any
People kayaking in the lake may noise generated by the club's activities will occur
generate visual and sound impacts that during daylight hours. Further the limited number of
could affect the surrounding area. attendees able to be on site will ensure noise is kept
to a minimum.
Noise impact:
Increase in cars and people to the area The proposed hours of operation for the rowing club
will disturb the quiet location. are from sunrise to 9:30am and 3:30pm to sunset,
7 days a week. This schedule ensures that any
noise generated by the club's activities will occur
during daylight hours. Further the limited number of
attendees able to be on site will ensure noise is kept
to a minimum.
Environment:
Submitter wants to work with Council to The proposed use of the site will not affect the
undertake some environmental ability of surrounding properties to undertake
conservation and are concerned that the conservation work.
development may impact on this work.
6. EQUITABLE ACCESS AND FACILITIES
In assessing this application, the plans for the proposed building work have not yet been evaluated
for compliance with the requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of
Australia (Volume 1) as they pertain to people with disabilities. The following codes may impact
the proposed building work and will be addressed as part of future building approvals required for
the site:
a. The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
b. The Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
c. The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
7. 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.
8. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed temporary use of the site for the rowing club, while not fully consistent with the
existing scheme, is deemed reasonable as it relocation is required due to the Lake MacDonald
Dam upgrade works and allows the rowing club to continue its activities during this period. The
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proposal has been carefully sited to maintain access to the lake for club members while minimizing
impacts and disturbances to the lake and the surrounding area.
Two submissions were received in response to the advertising of the proposal. Conditions of
approval will help ensure that the concerns raised regarding impacts are appropriately managed.
These conditions are recommended to ensure the use remains small-scale and to assist in
maintaining the amenity and character of the area. Additionally, a condition is recommended to
limit the life of the approval to seven years, as proposed by the applicant, with the area to be
rehabilitated upon cessation of the use.
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