Submission+Form-1 · MCU13/0092

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 1 of 1    Regional Strategy and Planning Notice of Submission
           FM1303/3-22/06/2012



Peregian Beach

For us, the charm of Peregian Beach is that it is a village, which means that its facilities
are on a small scale, it has a recognisable and well utilised centre, and that the existing
businesses and enterprises are all compatible with its human scale. We are retired, we
walk to the village most mornings, we eat out there, utilise the shops and the post office,
visit the medical centre and pathology offices, enjoy the occasional quiet drink on the
Surf Club deck, and the Peregian Originals concert every month in the park. It is our
place.

My wife holidayed here over a number of years forty years ago, when the square
contained a swimming pool, and was even more the centre of the community. There have
been changes, and necessary developments, but Peregian has continued being defined by
its centre and its square. It is a tradition and culture worth preserving.

There are no large supermarkets, high rise or hotel accommodation. The park is a centre
for young families playing and picnicking, the square is used by families and older
people, there are outdoor dining and cafe venues, and there is a sense of community and
social interaction that makes Peregian distinct and valuable. The centre is defined by the
David Low Way on the west, and the beach on the east. This is where all the facilities are,
and where the majority of the locals and visitors spend their time.

The alleged need for this development

The centrepiece of the proposed development is a supermarket, but there is no
demonstrated need for another supermarket beyond the existing small one and the