PM Submission Object - Janice Collins - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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       Patrick Murphy
       The Assessment Officer
       Noosa Shire Council
       [email protected]

       Dear Mr Murphy,
       File No MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041
       Postal Address 215 David Low Way, PEREGIAN BEACH
       Proposed Development Multiple Housing-Type 4, Visitor Accomodation

       Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Proposal
       1.This Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan & will destroy Peregian’s point
       of difference & the attraction of our village for residents, holiday makers & shoppers. The Caravan Park
       amenity, that was the real ‘essence’ of Peregian village, will be replaced by urban density with scarce
       landscaping to soften the architectural bulk & concrete structures.

       2.There’s No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with the 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 needs of this community nor the wider Noosa Shire.

       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
       useage. The leafy ambience planned for both Rufous laneway & Pocket Park to encourage parking &
       pedestrian access to the village would be greatly compromised by the 2m proximity & 7m height of the
       proposed Reed & Wallum buildings, on top of whatever level of fill is added to natural ground level

       4. The Development’s significant impact on the Creek & Wetland, both during construction & upon
       completion is of tremendous concern, as is the planned density of housing on top of & beside this
       ecologically sensitive reserve, adjacent Noosa National Park – Emu Swamp Section. The natural spring,
       recognised in the 1960s & probably for thousands of years by our indigenous forebears, known locally as
       Little Rufous Creek creates a watercourse that feeds into the wetland & contributes to its ecological value

       5. Significant & continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way, adjoining streets, laneway,
       PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises in the vicinity of the roadways & roundabout is
       guaranteed. The impact will be to the detriment of acoustic & visual qualities, lifestyle, holiday village
       ambience & business, especially the al fresco dining/coffee shops that all enjoy fresh air & ocean sounds.

       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. Foreground Vistas of the wetland & its vegetation across Noosa National Park-Emu Swamp Section to Mt
       Cooroy will be diminished, in fact lost, to the bulky Hotel/Motel building’s projected heights.

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       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, particularly at
       night. Light pollution is a further issue as every new light bulb impacts adversely on Peregian’s
       disappearing night sky, particularly of concern with the density planned for this site.

       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 open space linkages,
       relaxed village character & community engagement.

       I urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Village from inappropriate development & hold
       strong behind the intent of Noosa Town Plan & refuse this Development Application.

       Janice Collins

       26 Cormorant Crescent Peregian Beach 4573

       [email protected]

       25 April 2017




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