Council Report - 45 Maple Street, Cooroy (MCU23 0007 AND RAL23 0001) (As Published) · MCU23/0007

                    Precinct                     Not Applicable

                    Local Plan Area              Cooroy Local Area Plan

                    Overlays                     Lot 15 C5605 & Lot A RP99323 & Lot 2 RP 99323
                                                  - Heritage and Character Area

                    Assessment Type              Impact

               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
               This report reviews an application for a multiple dwelling development of 19 small dwelling units.
               All dwellings have been designed as small dwelling units and to reconfigure 4 lots into 2, with the
               existing dwelling to be retained on lot 1 fronting Maple Street and lot 2 developed.
               Vehicle access is proposed to the small dwelling units via Maple Street only with a 6-metre side
               double crossover and associated internal accessway connecting to the 7 x one-bedroom units, 12
               x two-bedroom units, 24 car parking spaces (inclusive of 1 accessible space) and 20 bicycle
               spaces..
               The site is zoned Community Facilities and identified for health services. While the primary intent
               of the zone is to accommodate community and health-related activities, the Community Facilities
               Zone specifically contemplates affordable rental premises, accessible housing and other special
               residential uses that meet an identified community need. In this regard, the proposal is considered
               consistent with the broader intent of the zone by delivering 19 affordable rental dwellings in a well-
               serviced location close to existing healthcare, community services, public transport and the Cooroy
               town centre. The proposal also aligns with the recommendations of the Noosa Housing Strategy
               2022 and the outcomes sought under the State Planning Policy in relation to housing supply,
               diversity and affordability.
               The application is supported by a Deed of Agreement with BlueCHP – a tier 1 housing provider
               that would manage the 19 small dwellings for their ongoing use as affordable rental premises’.
               Conditions captured as part of this recommendation would seek to apply a preservation covenant
               to the site to ensure the dwellings operate as affordable rental premises’ for a duration of 20 years.
               Given the recognised need for affordable rental accommodation in Cooroy and across the Shire,
               the subject site is well suited to residential development due to its proximity to commercial
               amenities, services and community facilities, and absence of significant physical or environmental
               constraints.
               RECOMMENDATION
               That Council note the report by the Planning Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated
               6 October 2026 regarding Application No. MCU23/0007 & RAL23/0001 for a Development Permit
               for Material Change of Use – Multiple Dwellings & Reconfiguring a Lot (4 lots into 2 lots) situated
               at 45-47a Maple St Cooroy and 9 Myall St Cooroy and:
               A.      Approve the application and grant approval for Material Change of Use – Multiple Dwellings
                       (19 small dwelling units) and Reconfiguring a Lot – 4 lots into 2 lots in accordance with the
                       proposed conditions outlined in Attachment 1.
               B.        Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.




Document Set ID: 25264554
Version: 1, Version Date: 22/10/2026