Peregian submission NHBC · MCU13/0092

The Chief Executive Officer
Sunshine Coast Council
Locked Bag 72
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, QLD 4560

File No: 			MCU13/0092
Name of Applicant:		Multispan Australia
Postal Address of Land: 	5-7 Rufus Street, Peregian Beach
Proposal: 			Integrated Shopping Complex Development

I wish to make a submission on the referenced development application, as follows:

I object to the commercial use of the Peregian Bowls Club area zoned OPEN SPACE/RECREATION as determined in both the Noosa Plan 2006 and the draft Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme (2012).

The development will adversely affect the consistent land and community use of the current tennis courts, Community house, kindergarten, Veggie Village, Di Hurst Oval and will also destroy the comfort and amenity for surrounding residents. Additionally and importantly it precludes the return of any lawn bowls facility.

The Sunshine Coast Council Open Space Strategy 2011 identifies that “Peregian Beach locality area is generally underprovided for with recreation parks” (2011:35). I object to the loss to commercial development of this recreational land for the current and future residents of Peregian Beach and the wider catchment area.

I object further to the splitting of the commercial area/s of Peregian Beach to either side of the highway. The Peregian Square is a vibrant meeting place centralised in the green and shady heart of Peregian Beach. Pedestrian access at the moment is easy and short.

I object to the loss of the amenity of the Community House if part of the car park is used as access for the new shopping hub, and also if a roundabout is built at the corner to allow access to any shopping development it will affect traffic flow and the residents that may have to give up some of there land.

Classes currently held in the CH will be affected by noise and extra traffic.
Residents in surrounding streets will be adversely affected by deliveries after hours and rubbish removals, extra security lighting, and potential nuisance.

There is still the possibility of a bowls club being re-established at Peregian. While there is space, there is hope. Noosa Heads Bowls Club would support any bowls club that is established in the area. If the area is lost to the community it cannot be replaced.

There is no economic benefit to Peregian or the existing shopkeepers. Presently residents can shop locally or travel to Peregian Springs to the supermarket or to Noosa Junction for goods unavailable at Peregian.

Submitter details:
Full Name:  Stewart Black
Treasurer Noosa Heads Bowls club

Address:  8 Hawthorn Grove  Marcus Beach

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