Notice of Submission to Noosa Council (30 August 2022) · MCU21/0201

     mobility issues. The Application should be rejected until such time that sufficient parking amenities are included in the
     Construction Plan.

Design

6. The Construction Plans fall short of the Council Requirements pertaining to design. The Council Requirements refer to
   The Noosa Local Plan Code (“Local Code”) which ensures construction fosters streetscape improvement which is
   congruent with existing structures within the local area.

7. The Construction Plans are in clear breach of Acceptable Outcome AO14 of the Local Code. The Construction Plans
   remove the level 2 retail outlets of the current Premises to construct the short-term accommodation units. The removal
   of retail outlets undermines AO14(d), hindering social and business interactions for extended periods. Hastings Street
   already offer ample short-term accommodation, and the removal of retail outlets significantly impacts the viability of
   Hastings Street becoming a hub for business.

Disproportionately Impacting Business

8. Medical facilities of any kind are indispensable assets and necessities in a community, and the construction will
   adversely and disproportionately impact Releaf Noosa from carrying on business. Our patients attend our Clinic to
   receive medical attention to treat a host of physical and mental ailments. The Construction Plans propose a large-
   scale construction project which will cause ongoing disruptions to our business. The proposed work will require
   scaffolding, heavy machinery, and several tradespeople to complete the construction.

9. The undue noise and sounds omitted from the Construction Site will disrupt patient experience, impact the
   atmosphere our business is predicated on and affect our profitability. The use of scaffolding and heavy machinery will
   also impact our visibility from the street and impact foot traffic, a resource tourist locations such as Noosa are reliant
   on. The Construction Plan’s will also be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the Noosa community, limiting the
   exposure of a Medical Centre to community members who require assistance.

10. Construction, and in particular the use of heavy machinery and scaffolding, can cause substantial dust contamination,
    and can result in an accumulation of fungal spores. The primary demographic of Releaf patients are vulnerable
    members of the community who suffer from physical and mental ailments, and subsequently require medication to
    assist with pain maintenance. The introduction of harmful or toxic spores could potentially exacerbate existing
    conditions, and/or vastly threaten patients with respiratory problems.

11. Construction, at the best of times, can be protracted and delayed due to extraneous circumstances, and any
    interruption or delay will adversely and directly impact Releaf Noosa’s business capacity. The risks associated with
    construction is of particular concern when conducted around vulnerable members of the community, and regulatory
    scrutiny would need to exceed traditional construction standards.

Tenants

12. The prospect of short-term accommodation in any popular holiday destination invites the risk of unruly behaviour,
    excessive noise and a ‘party’ atmosphere. Such interruptions will directly impact Releaf Noosa’s ability to administer
    care and pain management to patients, and may impact the experience of the patient, resulting in a loss of clientele
    and profit.

For the reasons stated above, we determine that the Noosa Council should intervene until such time that the Construction
Plans address the above submissions.

Yours faithfully,



Kimble Stynes


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