MCU12/0023 Notice of submission Nichole Hamilton - Not Properly Made

Subject: MCU 12/0023 Notice of Submission 
From: nichole hamilton
Date: 2012-05-12T05:02:22+00:00
To: Internet Mailbox Sunshine Coast Regional Council

To whom it may concern, 

 

Re: Development MCU 12/0023, 215-219 David Low Way Peregian Beach.

 

I am writing a letter of support to the changes proposed to development MCU 12/0023. I have read many letters (often from the same person) to the local paper opposing this development, letters of which claim to be the voice of the community in Peregian Beach. I did not elect this person or people as my voice and would like the opportunity to offer my opinion.

 

As I understand one of the changes to the development is to include additional outdoor dining facilities.  I support this change. The whole of Peregian Square has outdoor dining, that does not create excessive noise to local residents, and most nights Peregian Square and its restaurants are empty and quiet by 10pm. Outdoor dining creates a welcoming atmosphere for both local families and tourists as evening entertainment which is preferable to additional pub or club venues, and it supports the local community economically. There have been no “letters to the editor” voicing complaints over new opening restaurants with outdoor dining options in and around Peregian square over the last two years, so I am confused as to why there are suddenly objections to outdoor dining on the other side of the road. I am also perplexed as to how additional outdoor dining opposite a busy road with traffic noise and next door to a popular pub (with outdoor space) would create more noise above and beyond what already exists.   

 

I also understand that a second change to the development proposal is to include Juliette balconies for the units.  Again I support this change.  This would not offer any further increase in noise pollution as far as I can see above the previous accommodation facilities which included open tents and caravans.

 

If we are to develop the economic benefits that tourism brings to the whole of the Sunshine Coast, then it does not make any sense in this climate to build units without open balconies, or restaurants that require patrons to be locked inside. The development approved already appears to suit the environment, is low rise and with plenty of green space and family orientated facilities.  I look forward to enjoying additional dining facilities myself within walking distance and do not expect additional noise pollution as a result of these changes. 

 

Yours Sincerely

 

Nichole Hamilton