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

               Accordingly, the proposal is considered to achieve the intent of the Driveways and Parking Code
               by ensuring sufficient parking supply, safe access and efficient transport outcomes for both future
               residents and visitors.


               4.       CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               The application was referred to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local
               Government and Planning (SARA) given the site is near a State transport corridor. The State
               responded (2605-52275 SRA) on 11 June 2026 requiring conditions be attached to any approval.
               In summary these conditions require:
               •     Noise attenuation measures to the balconies of Dwellings 12, 13, 14, 18 and 19 with frontage
                     to Myall Street;
               •     Solid, gap-free boundary fencing along the southern and eastern boundary;
               •     Remove existing crossover/vehicle access from Myall Street; and
               •     Stormwater management to be contained within the site with no discharge to Myall Street.


               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
               •     Strategic Planning Officer;
               •     Development Engineer;
               •     Senior Environment Officer;
               •     Senior Officer – Transport & Traffic Engineering; and
               •     Waste Officer.


               4.3. Public Notification
               The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Planning Act
               2016. One properly made submissions was received. The submission identified the following
               considerations:


                   Issue                                              Officer Response
                   Access constraints based on the busy location of   The proposal can accommodate adequate sight
                   the Maple Street crossover                         lines to allow for safe entry and exit to the site from
                                                                      Maple Street. Based on anticipated vehicle
                                                                      movements the access arrangement is considered
                                                                      acceptable
                   Inadequate on-site car parking provision           Following the public notification process the proposal
                                                                      has since been amended to ensure there is no
                                                                      shortfall of on-site car parking, with the proposal
                                                                      meeting the planning scheme requirement of 24
                                                                      spaces
                   Limited on-street parking availability             While on-street parking may be limited, the proposal
                                                                      has sought to balance the need for on-street parking
                                                                      through the provision of 8 angle spaces off Maple
                                                                      Street and while a net loss of 1 on-street parking
                                                                      space is proposed, the on-site parking provision
                                                                      should adequately address parking demand
                                                                      generated by the proposal and not unreasonably
                                                                      impact on-street parking availability




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Version: 1, Version Date: 22/10/2026