A developer has submitted plans to add an extra level to an already-approved 25m-tall residential development in Mooloolaba.
Approval for the development at 11 Muraban Street was given in July last year, after the proposal was initially lodged with Sunshine Coast Council in December 2024.
The approved building would include seven apartments across seven levels, plus basement car parking and communal facilities, on the 587sqm block, which is two streets back from Mooloolaba’s beachside strip.
A development assessment report by Project Urban submitted last month says the developer, 777 Developments Pty Ltd, wants to add an extra storey with another apartment to the project.
“The addition of the uppermost level increases the overall building height from approximately 25m to approximately 28m above natural ground level, representing an increase of approximately 3m,” it states.
The report notes that while the current approval is for a maximum building height of 25m, the proposed increase to 28m is consistent with council’s future planning direction for the area.
“The revised built form is consistent with the intended future planning framework for the locality, as reflected in the draft planning scheme, which identifies a building height outcome of up to 28m for this part of Mooloolaba,” it says.
“In this context, the proposed increase in height represents a logical and anticipated evolution of development within the area, aligning with both the established urban character and council’s forward planning direction.”
The site, which is on the corner of Naroo Court, is within the High Density Residential Zone.
The report says the proposed changes would not alter the building’s footprint.
“The intent of the change is to refine the architectural design and maximise the residential potential of the site while maintaining the overall development concept approved by council,” it says.
“The proposal continues to provide a residential building with basement parking, communal circulation areas and residential accommodation arranged above ground level.
“The overall building footprint, setbacks and site coverage remain consistent with the approved development, with no expansion of the building at ground level.”
Parking arrangements would remain largely unchanged, with 18 resident spaces, one visitor space and access via Naroo Court.
The complex, dubbed ‘Prosperity’ in the application, is expected to supply permanent and tourist accommodation. Each of the eight apartments would have three bedrooms.
The ground level would include communal recreation facilities including a gym, recreational lounge and dining facilities, shower and amenities, pool and lobby.
The proposed change triggers impact assessment because it exceeds the current allowable building height for the site.
