PM Submission Object - Robyn Woodall - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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                 Mr Patrick Murphy,

                 The Assessment Officer,

                 Noosa Shire Council

                 [email protected]

                 Dear Mr Murphy,


                 Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Application

                 215-219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

                 MCU 16/0153 & REC16/0041

                 I object to the proposed Development Application on the following grounds:

                 1) Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan & will destroy our
                 point of difference & the attraction of our village to holiday makers & shoppers. The
                 Caravan Park amenity that was the real essence of Peregian village, will be replaced by
                 urban density with scarce landscaping.

                 2) No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with majority of the accommodation
                 proposed for Permanent Housing. Priced from $725,000 to $850,000, this proposal will not
                 provide low cost accommodation for the growing needs of the local community. Peregian
                 Beach is already surrounded by new small lot housing developments that lack public
                 amenity, open space & village lifestyle.

                 3) Setbacks in general & to the Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on Noosa’s Master
                 Plan for Rufous St renewal which is currently in progress, community amenity values & the
                 extensive community consultation process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway
                 upgrade & encourage increased usage.

                 4) The Development’s impact on the creek & wetland, both during construction & upon
                 completion is of great concern, as is the planned density of housing in this ecologically
                 sensitive reserve & adjacent National Park. Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will
                 be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3 months. This means one heavy
                 vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low way, down Sandpiper Lane, through the
                 IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St roundabout.

                 5) Significant continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way, adjoining
                 streets, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises in the vicinity of the
                 roadways & roundabout guaranteed.

                 6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is assured during construction as standing
                 traffic queues currently form at all accesses to the roundabout, particularly at daily peak
                 times, exacerbated further during school & public holidays. The proposed development risks
                 being a serious source of additional congestion & given the layout/landform, nigh on
                 impossible to mitigate in the future.



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                 7) Long-term increased traffic on bin collection days, due to the inability of the rubbish
                 trucks to turn around within the development. Once a circuit of the development is
                 undertaken, the trucks will need to exit & utilise the roundabout on David Low Way to then
                 return & go the opposite direction to collect bins on the opposite side of the road.

                 8) The traffic management plan for the development seems to under-estimate the potential
                 number of vehicles that would be exiting the development. As the units on the eastern side
                 of the proposed development have self-contained “flats”, those 10 additional residences
                 have been left out of the calculations. Those flats could be rented out as “Studios” and
                 consequently have additional implications for traffic movements.

                 9) The Conference Room in the Hotel/Motel has no independent parking allocated. The
                 development application suggests that the Conference Room would only be used by people
                 residing within the Hotel/Motel complex. I don’t believe that intent would last very long into
                 the future. I envisage the room being available for lease to a variety of groups, which would
                 have unsatisfactory implications re parking by attendees.

                 10) The development application does not provide sufficient number car parks for
                 employees in the Hotel/Motel [at least 15 people (full-time and part-time)] There is also the
                 issue of where contractors would park (eg. cleaners privately engaged). Those without
                 carparks would then potentially park in the IGA carpark area, resulting in increased
                 congestion & traffic problems. This would push the problem elsewhere, in the Village that is
                 already suffering from limited parking.

                 11) Diminished vistas across the National Park to Mt Cooroy due to bulky Hotel/Motel
                 building’s projected heights. The views west from the IGA carpark will be significantly
                 diminished when the 3-storey hotel/motel is constructed. Council needs to ensure height
                 specifications are accurate & the current expansive views are maintained. Here’s an
                 opportunity to protect & showcase the intent of Noosa’s logo ‘Different by nature!’

                 12) The proposed development is not consistent with the reasonable expectations of
                 residents, given the Peregian Beach Caravan site is zoned to primarily provide for budget
                 visitor accommodation. The Open Space Recreation zone in Peregian Beach specifically seeks to
                 protect and retain the site for low cost visitor accommodation needs reflective of the site’s previous
                 use as a caravan park, but also acknowledges that a range of visitor accommodation may be
                 provided where integrated with budget accommodation. There is no support given to permanent
                 residents on the site.

                 13) Other concerns include density of buildings & infrastructure within the precinct, the
                 provision of scarce green space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to sunlight &
                 natural breezes, the provision of public access pathway between two story buildings, with
                 little to recommend passive surveillance or a non threatening environment, particularly at
                 night.

                 14) So many missed opportunities to work with community in consultation with Noosa
                 Council’s Master Plan for Rufous St & the adjoining laneway to add to the amenity. The
                 north western corner’s existing vegetation could have seen the creation of green
                 space/parkland to embellish the precinct for visitors & local community with potential to
                 make connections between Rufous St /laneway with this development instead it separates
                 itself from the village feel.


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                 15) This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who reside & those who
                 choose this relaxed pedestrian location, where thongs, even bare feet are the norm. It
                 delivers instead, undesirable urban density & city lifestyle that’s aesthetically at odds with
                 Peregian’s much sought after relaxed village character & community engagement.

                 16) I am also concerned that there are implications for the neighbouring properties in
                 relation to potential future noise complaints. The adjoining Kindergarten has a wonderful
                 history of play-based activity, many of which occur outdoors. This can often be boisterous
                 and noisy. Future owners of properties along the northern boundary may not be willing to
                 take the noise-abatement steps proposed by the developers – specifically keeping the
                 windows/doors closed & air conditioners running if affected. (A similar situation applies for
                 the hotel drive-through.) The proposed development means the existing fence will not
                 abate any noise, which wasn’t an issue with the land when it was a caravan park. I fear that
                 future complaints may have negative implications on the operation of the Kindy’s programs.

                 17) Perusal of the latest version of the DA shows that the applicant did not tick the box
                 (Item 7) indicating that there is a watercourse in the site. There is a watercourse on the site
                 and this is plainly misleading. Noosa Council must clarify why the applicant did not indicate
                 the true situation and cannot grant approval for the DA until this question has been
                 answered and the implications of the fact that there is a watercourse have been fully
                 resolved. The DA covers a site that abuts directly onto a Noosa National Parks National Park
                 and this is a serious issue.



                 I urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Beach & to refuse this DA.

                 Signed,

                 Robyn Woodall

                 Robyn Woodall
                 121 Lorikeet Drive,
                 Peregian Beach




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