PM Submission Object - Jon Rottman - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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                                                                                                Notice of Submission under the
                                                                                                Sustainable Planning Act 2009



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1. be made to the assessment manager
2. be in writing
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4. state the name and residential or business address of each person who made the submission
5. state what aspects of the plan or proposed development your support or oppose and why
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1. Application details
File No MCU 16/153 REC16 / 0041
Postal address of Land (as advertised) 215 DAVID LOW WAY, PEREGIAN BEACH
Nature of Proposed Development MULTIPLE HOUSING –TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL, VISITOR ACCOMMODATION

2. Submitter details
Full name of Submitter Jon Rottman
Email Address
Postal address 43 Podargus Parade
Suburb Peregian Beach                                                 State QLD                             Postcode 4573
Signature(s) Jon Rottman
N.B.   This form has been designed for the convenience of the public, and any persons wishing to lodge a submission are not obliged to use this
       form.


3. Details of Submission
I, Jon Rottman, make the following submission:
1. The proposed development will have egregious environmental impacts on the nearby creek, wetland, and Emu Swamp
section of the Noosa National Park. The creek and wetland, which is fed by an ecologically valuable natural spring, supports
several vulnerable species of frog as well as the Ground Parrot. During construction the influx of heavy vehicles to nearby
areas will cause irreversible damage through erosion and soil fragmentation. Long term, there will be more traffic, more
noise, and increased human presence on an ecologically sensitive site. This development is unacceptable for this area.
 2. The development plan does not mention the Wallum Froglet, the Wallum Rocketfrog, the Wallum Sedgefrog, or the
Ground Parrot. All of these species have been sighted in the area and are extremely vulnerable. As stated above, this
development will destroy their habitats. The plan put forward by the developers makes no mention of these species, and
shows a lack of interest in the long-term impacts of the development on the environment and the general livability of our
town.
3. The development plan does not include any provision for low-income housing or even low-income holiday
accommodation. It beggars belief that land formerly set aside by town planners as an inclusive community space would ever
be approved as a money-making venture for wealthy investors.
4.The plan makes no provision for public amenities or public walkways or spaces. It has no landscaping or greenery of any
kind. Noosa’s Master plan intended a leafy green atmosphere for Rufous Laneway and Pocket Park which would have been
aesthetically pleasing and encouraged pedestrian and parking access for the town. With a 7m tall structure just 2m away t​ he
aesthetic features of this plan will be severely impacted.


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5. A
   ​ ny housing development should include green spaces, public spaces, shade and provision for natural breezes to
flow through. This high density development does not consider any of these elements and will make Peregian Beach a
far less pleasant place to live.

6. The construction of the development will mean excessive noise for people living along David Low Way and
adjoining streets. The noise will also impact on the PB Hotel, Hardware store, small businesses & homes near the
roadways & roundabout. This will impact greatly on the quiet natural lifestyle we all enjoy in Peregian Beach. Al fresco
dining at the restaurants and cafes will be also affected, as well as the park and all the spaces where we enjoy hearing
the sounds of the ocean and nature.

7. There will be a lot more traffic in Peregian Beach and parking will become more difficult than it already is. There are
already traffic queues at all accesses to the roundabout, especially at peak hour times. The layout of the proposed
development, its location in an already congested area and the high density nature of the intended housing will mean
more traffic backed up on our roads.

8. The motel/hotel building is far too high and will ruin views of the bush and wetlands. The other problem will be
light pollution as the starry night sky will be further obscured by the bright lights of the dwellings and hotel area.

9. ​If this development goes ahead Peregian Beach will lose the peaceful village atmosphere that we locals value so much.

10. This development will also have negative impacts on tourism and the local economy. Increased traffic, noise and light
pollution, loss of wildlife and green spaces will destroy the village-like atmosphere and natural features that draw tourists. A
decline in tourism will be detrimental to small businesses in Peregian Beach. Additionally, any future eco-tourism ventures
would be ruled out. This development puts the long-term economic viability of this town at risk.
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