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PM Submission - Tennyson Conquest - MCU25/0118
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Submission Opposing MCU25/0118 — Enhanced with NP2020 Clause References
To: Assessment Manager – Noosa Shire Council
Date: 22 November 2025
Re: MCU25/0118 – 25 dwellings + community room, 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy
(Lot 2 SP348613)
1. Traffic and Safety Problems on Dianella Court
I’m really worried about the traffic this development would add. Dianella Court is a tiny
cul-de-sac that was only designed for the people who already live there. If you add around
30–40 extra cars, plus support workers and visitors, it’s going to get way too busy.
Also, the sight lines are honestly dangerous. When you turn into Dianella Court from Lake
Macdonald Drive, you can’t see properly to the south because the house at No. 2 blocks
the view. If another road from the new development connects there, people will basically
be driving blind. It feels like an accident waiting to happen, especially for kids and older
residents.
2. The Buildings Don’t Match the Area at All
The size and height of the buildings don’t fit in with the neighbourhood. Everything around
the site is low-density housing, and this development is basically medium-density squeezed
into an area that isn’t meant for it. Because the land slopes, the buildings will look even
taller—like three storeys in some spots.
It’s going to stick out massively and won’t look anything like the rest of the street. It will
change the whole vibe of the area and make it feel overcrowded.
3. Distance walking to Town to go to Shops.
The developers keep saying the site is “walkable” to town, but that’s just not true. The
closest real grocery shop (IGA) is about 1.6 km away, and the walk involves crossing
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multiple intersections and going over the rail bridge. Carrying shopping bags back up the
hill would be really hard, especially for people who don’t have cars.
Saying that Subway or the bakery count as grocery stores is just unrealistic. For a
development meant for people who might rely on walking or public transport, this location
really doesn’t make sense.
This is points I’d like you to consider as a young resident of the street with regards to this
development
4. Use of the site.
For years I have used this site to ride my bike and walk my dog. It’s such a shame to take
this space away from locals who have used this space to exercise and enjoy the beauty of
it. The site backs onto the cemetery and that area needs conserving for the people to
grieve and mourn and to think about their loved ones with peace and respect.
I am writing this as a young person who lives on Dianella court who thinks this
development is not suited to this area and it’s a long walk to town and buses. Thanks for
reading my points of interest.
Thanks
Tennyson Conquest
14 Dianella Court Cooroy 4563.
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