A proposed Maroochydore mosque previously opposed by more than 200 protesters has received approval by the Sunshine Coast Council.

The Sunshine Coast's Islamic community bought the two-storey house in Church Street from Uniting Care last year and lodged an application for a mosque.

A strong public campaign run by two anti-Islamic groups opposed to the project has been run against the mosque.

A rally against the proposal was held last year and saw more than 200 people attend, yelling abuse and shaking placards such as: "Islam is plotting our destruction" and "Australia we have a problem".

Their actions were condemned by then premier Campbell Newman and opposition leader Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Today, Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the council only assessed whether an application met planning requirements.

"I'm aware of the concern from the community and again, councillors aren't elected to impinge on the freedom of the Australian public," Cr Jamieson said.

"There are lots of people who have religious observance in a whole range of areas; that's not a decision for us to determine, our decision is whether it meets planning approval."

The approval is subject to conditions which limit the number of worshippers, the worship times and any amplified music or noise.

Planning portfolio councillor Christian Dickson said it was important to note that it was not the role of the Planning Scheme — or indeed Council — to make judgements on matters of religious observance.

"All individuals in Australia have the right and expectation to practise their chosen religion in a peaceful and non-threatening environment," he said.

"Regardless of our own personal beliefs, under the Sustainable Planning Act, neither council officers nor councillors can base their assessment of this application on direct or indirect discrimination.

"Planning law, like all law in Australia, is subject to tests for discrimination.

"Any decision on a development application may also be reviewed by the Planning and Environment Court, so there is absolutely no opportunity or discretion for council to deviate from assessing this application under the Sustainable Planning Act."

Federal MP Mal Brought previously urged locals opposed to the mosque to learn more about Islam, rather than succumbing to misguided fear and hatred.