Letter of Objection App Ref MCU18-0015 · MCU18/0015

                                                                           3 January, 2019
                                                                           Kevin O’Hara
                                                                           P.O. Box 174
                                                                           Menai Central, NSW 2234
 Noosa Shire Council
 9 Pelican Street,
 Tewantin, QLD 4565
 Attention: The Assessment Manager
 Dear Sir/Madam

 Re: Proposed Development at 27 Attunga Heights, Noosa Heads – Application Ref.: MCU18/0015
Could you please enter my formal objection to the above proposed development at Noosa Heads. I am the
Chairman of the Body Corporate for Picture Point Apartments at 30 Edgar Bennett Avenue, Noosa Heads
which is immediately adjacent to this proposed development.

If this proposed development were to proceed, there would be significant negative impact on all of the
thirteen (13) units in our block. My reasons for lodging this objection are as follows:

•   Destruction of Amenity – At present, the rear of our block looks over the rainforest gully. Each unit in
    the block has either outside terraces, balconies or windows overlooking this remnant rainforest. The
    view and amenity created is very pleasant and it would be extremely detrimental for our unit block if
    this rainforest was to be destroyed and replaced by a large scale, unsightly townhouse development. All
    of the units in the block would look directly on to this large, grotesque development which would have a
    significant negative impact to all units.
•   Loss of Privacy – At present, all units in our block enjoy a very private outlook to the rear which would
    be totally lost if this large-scale development was to proceed. The rooms facing the rear are mainly
    bedrooms. Not only would there be greatly increased foot and automobile traffic across the rear of our
    block at all hours, but the design of the proposed development would position buildings such that the
    new residents would peer directly into most of the rear bedrooms in the units of our block. This would
    be an extremely offensive intrusion of privacy for all our residents.
•   Loss of Tranquillity – The rear of our building overlooking the remnant rainforest is very tranquil and
    serene at present. This tranquillity would be completely lost if this large scale development was to
    proceed. There would be constant automobile traffic of cars and delivery vans plus many more people
    walking around as they come and go to the fourteen (14) proposed new residences, constantly making
    noise and looking in to our units. This constant clatter would interfere not only with the restful serenity
    we now enjoy but will also interfere with our residents’ sleep as the rooms facing this large proposed
    development from our unit block are mainly bedrooms.
•   Impact on Property Values – Our owners have recently undertaken a major renovation of the
    complete unit block. This involved repainting, new balustrades and new driveway and represented a
    significant investment by all owners. This has not only enhanced the value of the units but also reduced
    the time to sell, which has been attested by recent sales. Should this proposed large scale development
    proceed, all the units would suffer reduced property value from the loss of amenity, tranquillity, privacy
    and destruction of the scenic rainforest at the rear plus the time to sell each unit would significantly
    increase as the negative impacts would deter potential buyers. As this negative impact is obvious, will
    either the developer or the Council (or both) be offering compensation to the owners of our units for
    this financial impost? Could you please specify what is proposed to be offered here?
•   High Noise Levels During Development – All residents in our unit block would suffer from the high
    noise levels generated during the construction of the large scale development immediately at the rear
    of our property. These high noise levels would start early every morning as the big heavy earthmoving