objection Peregian IGA · MCU13/0092

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Adrian Just                                                                                                26.11.12
Archicology Architects Pty Ltd
Post Office Box 579
Coolum Beach Q 4573

The Chief Executive Officer
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Locked Bag 72
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560
[email protected]

MCU 13/0092 Objection to site development for IGA

The proposal does not comply with the Noosa Plan and the proposed shopping centre is an inconsistent
use in the Open Space Recreation zone.
• The applicant has not demonstrated that there is a need for the use to be located in the Open Space
Recreation zone.
• The proposal is inconsistent with the Sunshine Coast Sport and Active Recreation Plan which clearly
demonstrates a shortage of open space for recreational purposes.
• The proposal will result in the duplication of the existing neighbourhood centre which will undermine
the character and vision for the area and severely impact the sustainability and viability of the current
Village precinct
• The applicant’s economic report is flawed and does not demonstrate an overriding need for the
shopping complex as there is appropriately zoned and approved land in the locality that could cater for
an appropriately sized supermarket to meet the demands of the locality.
•The proposed shopping centre is indicated as being a ‘convenient central meeting place for office
workers and shoppers’ and acknowledges that a ‘new neighbourhood centre’ will be created, which will
further undermine the intent of the existing Village centre which seeks to create a public place and
sense of community.
• The Needs Assessment acknowledges that existing shops within the Village will be negatively affected by
the development and are likely to be closed down. The 70 full time/part-time and casual jobs are not all
new jobs to the area, as the report notes that the shopping centre will employ those people from the
existing shops that will close as a result of the proposal. These comments are misleading as the new
centre cannot predict that a new centre will employ those business owners or staff of shops that may
close down.
• The location of the shopping centre on the very edge of the Peregian township is not desirable as there
is limited vehicular access to the site and discourages integration with the existing neighbourhood
centre. This will therefore have significant impacts on the area as the proposed centre will operate in
direct conflict to the existing centre.
• The proposal will detrimentally impact on the surrounding residential areas by means of noise and
additional traffic which cannot be adequately controlled by any conditions of approval.
• Approval of the proposed use will detrimentally affect the amenity and character of the intended
recreational and community area and its surrounding residents.

If you have any queries regarding this correspondence please call Adrian Just on 5446 3113 or 0412 117772.
Yours sincerely
ARCHICOLOGY




ADRIAN JUST
Director and Architect