Maleny Grove Retirement Community reveals plans for 67 new units

A hinterland retirement village has revealed plans to expand by more than 60 units as well as new “statement” community centre. See the plans.

Maleny retirement village submits proposal to expand by 67 units.

A retirement village in Maleny could soon triple in size as a new development proposal to build an additional 67 homes is submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council.

The existing Maleny Grove Retirement Community complex at 9-11 Palm St, Maleny currently consists of 28 self-contained units, including a mix of three and two-bedroom dwellings.

Maleny Grove’s first stage was completed in 2012.

The company, Reside at Maleny Pty Ltd, submitted the proposed plans to the Sunshine Coast Council in early March, 2024, outlining their intentions to complete the next stage of the village with an additional 67 residential units.

Within the town planning report the developer describes the plans as a response to the “community and economic need” to build more housing for older people.

“The proposal will add to the diversity of housing options available within the local area and will support the ability for local residents to ‘age in place’ within their established communities as their needs change,” the town planning report states.

Maleny Grove Retirement village submit plans to expand complex by 67 units.

The proposal also includes plans for a “statement” community centre which would include a cafe, salon and gym.

“This building is located at the end of the entry roundabout to create an entry statement to the facility, before residents and visitors venture further into the village,” the report states.

Residents in each unit would have access to a private outdoor living area, if the proposal is approved.

“The proposal offers residents generously sized and functional private open space areas as well as the highest quality community facilities including a range of indoor and outdoor recreation areas,” the report stated.

“The proposal achieves a high quality, landscaped interface to the street frontage to Palm Street.”

Maleny Grove Retirement Community reveals plans for "statement" community centre, which will include an onsite salon, cafe and gym.