MultiSpanSubmission · MCU13/0092

   The proposed development provides nothing to Peregian residents that can’t be
   accessed by a five minute drive to Peregian Springs or Coolum or a 10-minute
   drive to Noosa Junction.

   If built, the development will, for many residents in the stated Trade catchment
   area of far South Peregian and Castaways Beach, sit a similar, if not closer,
   distance from their residence as existing centres in Peregian Springs or Noosa
   Junction.
   (Castaways Beach 4.34kms to Noosa Junction versus 5.42kms to the proposed
   development. Source: Developer’s Foresight report)

   The developer’s report also states this supermarket will not even be a full-service
   facility.


   10 Insurmountable conflict with The Noosa Plan. The proposed retail and
      commercial uses are Inconsistent within the Open Space Recreation zone.

    Specifically the Proposal is contrary to the Overall Outcomes for the Eastern
    Beaches Locality as it:

       • fails to be compatible with other uses around the site
       • fails to maintain the safety of people due to increased traffic
       • fails to avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users
         of other premises, including acoustic and visual qualities
       • fragments the existing open space recreation land
       • fails to provide for the scale and form of buildings in keeping with the
         surrounding streetscape and landscape qualities
       • fails to protect and form the basis of an extensive, accessible and usable
         open space network extending beyond the locality
       • proposes to create a second focal centre which, as a business use, is not
         of a scale or character consistent with the locality
       • fails to consider the amenity and safety expectations of the community, let
         alone be consistent with these expectations
       • ignores the fact that, within the existing neighbourhood centre, there is a
         wide range of local Retail, Commercial and Entertainment and Dining Uses




10. Alternative, Zone-appropriate uses planned for the site. Contrary to the
    developer’s claims, this was not an abandoned site. A community association was
    formed to protect the recreational use potential of the site. There have also been
    numerous well-attended community forums where future recreational uses for the site
    were discussed and compiled.
    The Noosa Heads Bowls Club has put an offer on the site, as they seek to find new
    premises.
    There are also unconfirmed reports an unnamed philanthropist has tried contacting
    the property owner Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club with an offer of purchase in
    order to develop the site further for duly designated recreational uses.




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