PM Submission Object - Jemma Lobwein - 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:

                 Points of Concern for Submission Writing – Scanlon Development Proposal
                 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 hardly
                 provides low cost visitor 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.




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                 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.

                 7)Diminished vistas across the National Park to Mt Cooroy due to bulky Hotel/Motel
                 building’s projected heights. 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!’

                 8)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.

                 9) 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.

                 10)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.

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

                 Jemma Lobwein

                 63 Cormorant Crescent – Peregian Beach Qld 4573




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