Approval has now been granted and the application approved to develop the area previously known as the Rainbow Shores Golf Course on Wyvern Road.
The development has caused major opposition from residents, particularly from Rainbow Shores who are opposed to high density housing, tree and bush clearing, and the destruction of animal habitats.
In response to the subdivision application, 43 objections were received by council.
The Wyvern Road Site Development Application was lodged by current owner Dr Allan J Bond and Associates on 27 August 2019.
Developer Richard Bond said: “Wyvern Rd development has been in progress for three years. Over this time many alternative development plans have been discussed with council.
“Given the shortage of land available for release in Rainbow Beach, councils preference is for higher density development, improved park land areas, and improved pedestrian walkway access for the area.
“A decision notice was received on 25 November, which will result in 39 house blocks, with most approved for dual occupancy.”
Opponents to the development said: “The primary concern of people against the development, which council appears to have made no attempt to address, and which has been clearly identified within at least forty (40) submissions in response to this proposal, is that the proposed new subdivision does not blend seamlessly with the existing Rainbow Shores residential estate.”
Richard Bond said, “We look forward to completing this development to a high standard to permit more families to move into Rainbow Beach.”
