PM Submission Object - Nicola & Andrew Engel MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

       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. 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.

       2. 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.

       3. No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with 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 growing needs of the local community. Peregian Beach is already surrounded by
       new small lot housing developments that lack public amenity, open space & village lifestyle.

       4. Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan & will destroy our point of
       difference & the attraction of our village to holiday makers & shoppers. The Caravan Park amenity that
       was the real essence of Peregian village, will be replaced by urban density with scarce landscaping.

       5. The Development’s impact on the creek & wetland, both during construction & upon completion is of
       great concern, as is the planned density of housing in this ecologically sensitive reserve & adjacent National
       Park. Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at
       least 3 months. This means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low way, down
       Sandpiper Lane, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St roundabout.

       6, 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 relaxed village
       character & community engagement.

       I/we urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Beach & to refuse this DA.



       I/We 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.
Document Set ID: 20306930
Version: 1, Version Date: 24/04/2017