PM Submission Object - Luke & Ellen Newman 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
As residents ​and​ business and commercial real estate owners in Peregian Beach, we are extremely concerned about the
following detrimental impacts of the proposed development on the unique feel of Peregian Beach Village, its natural
environment and residents and visitors. We are not anti-development, but we are concerned that the development proposal
does not address key needs of Peregian Village.



1.​ ​This Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan and will destroy Peregian’s
point of difference and the attraction of our village for residents, holiday makers and 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 and 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. Peregian Beach
has already been adversely impacted by nearby ‘new’ small lot housing developments that lack public
amenity, open space & village lifestyle. Low cost accommodation for campers & RVs would be an
acceptable community solution, celebrating the open space & providing a beach holiday experience for all.

3. ​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.

4.​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.

5. ​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.

I/We urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Village from inappropriate development & hold

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strong behind the intent of Noosa Town Plan & refuse this Development Application.

Name ​    Luke and Ellen Newman
Address​     15 Woodland Drive, Peregian Beach
Email address​ [email protected]
Date 23.4.17