MCU10/2083 Notice of submission Gary Trevithick & Richard Patterson Noosa Waters Residents Assoc

6.     Economic impact - Existing retail shops

       The Applicant states that the development will increase employment in Noosaville. I lowever,
       the proposed development is not bringing any new shop types that are not already available
       nearby. There are many moderately priced food outlets available in the I lomemaker Centre
       opposite the site and further along Thomas Street, only 220 metres from the site. Thomas
       Street shops are well known for their reasonably priced food. There is always plenty of
       parking, including in the Homemaker Centre, available nearby.

       Discussions with some existing Noosaville retailers about the type of shops proposed,
       highlight that the retail demand is largely fixed. Business generated by the proposed
       development could result in significantly reduced business for the existing shops, resulting in
       increased financial pressure, in what is already a flat and tough market.

       The result is likely to be reduced staff and even some closures of existing businesses. It is
        unlikely that there would be a net increase in employment across the overall Noosaville
        retail sector.

7.      Existing vacant retailing space

       The Applicant claims that despite identifying vacant retail space in Noosaville none of it is
       suitable for the proposed shops. It would seem that the Evergreen Centre in Eumundi-Noosa
       Road could now be available as the existing shops have not been successful.

       While the Applicant's statement may be true, apart from the Evergreen Centre, about the
       siting of the complete complex, it is not as far as individual shops are concerned. This vacant
       space together with the frequent turnover of cafes and restaurants would suggest there are
       plenty of opportunities to establish new individual business, particularly in the takeaway fast
        liuxi area.

       The fact that this has not already happened would suggest that a real demand and business
       case for more shops of the types proposed is just not there.

We believe that for the reasons outlined above the Council should reject the Application.




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