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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

Co-ordinator Planning, Nadine Gorton · Development & Regulation Department

Executive summary

This report provides an assessment of a development application to temporarily relocate the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club from its existing location on the northern side of the lake adjoining Collwood Road, to Hoy Road located at the lake’s southern end, while planned improvements are undertaken to Lake Macdonald over a 5-7 year period. The proposed site will provide temporary storage for the club’s boats and equipment with direct access to the lake for its members. A grassed car park is proposed on site for members. The proposal for this temporary land use is not consistent with the Noosa Plan 2020 given the site is zoned Environmental Management and Conservation. Nevertheless, the proposal to relocate has arisen due to the Lake Macdonald Improvement Project works to improve dam safety, will enable the rowing club to continue to undertake its community-based activities on the lake in a manner that will have minimal impact on the lake and the surrounding area. The facility has been strategically positioned above the designated flood line and set back from the lake frontage to minimise potential impacts. Two submissions against the proposal were received, raising concerns about visual impacts, noise, traffic and anti-social behaviour. Conditions have been imposed to address the matters raised by the submitters, noting that this is a temporary, low-scale use with a limited number of members and restricted hours of operation. The application is therefore recommended for approval with conditions including a requirement that the approval will lapse after 7 years, with all structures, hardstand areas and fencing to be removed and the area rehabilitated at this time.

Report

ATTACHMENT 3 - (MCU24/0151) - PROPOSAL PLANS

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applicant Seqwater Proposal Material Change of Use - Outdoor sport and recreation (Rowing Club) Properly Made Date

December 2024 Information Request Date

January 2025 Information Response Date

February 2025 Decision Due Date

May2025 Number of Submissions

submissions

PROPERTY DETAILS

Property Address Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Macdonald RP Description Lot 1 RP 167252 Land Area 1862m2 Existing Use of Land Lake Macdonald foreshore

STATUTORY DETAILS

SEQRP Designation Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area Zone Environmental Management & Conservation Zone Precinct Not applicable Local Plan Area Not applicable Overlays Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (Riparian Buffer Overlay Flood Hazard Overlay Regional Infrastructure Overlay (Drinking Water Supply Storage, Water Resource Catchment, Water Supply Buffer Area) Assessment Type Impact

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report provides an assessment of a development application to temporarily relocate the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club from its existing location on the northern side of the lake adjoining Collwood Road, to Hoy Road located at the lake’s southern end, while planned improvements are undertaken to Lake Macdonald over a 5-7 year period. The proposed site will provide temporary storage for the club’s boats and equipment with direct access to the lake for its members. A grassed car park is proposed on site for members. The proposal for this temporary land use is not consistent with the Noosa Plan 2020 given the site is zoned Environmental Management and Conservation. Nevertheless, the proposal to relocate has arisen due to the Lake Macdonald Improvement Project works to improve dam safety, will enable the rowing club to continue to undertake its community-based activities on the lake in a manner that will have minimal impact on the lake and the surrounding area. The facility has been strategically positioned above the designated flood line and set back from the lake frontage to minimise potential impacts. Two submissions against the proposal were received, raising concerns about visual impacts, noise, traffic and anti-social behaviour. Conditions have been imposed to address the matters raised by the submitters, noting that this is a temporary, low-scale use with a limited number of members and restricted hours of operation. The application is therefore recommended for approval with conditions including a requirement that the approval will lapse after 7 years, with all structures, hardstand areas and fencing to be removed and the area rehabilitated at this time.

RECOMMENDATION

Report details

Index: ECM/Application/MCU24/0151