PM Submission Object - Mark Wedemeyer - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

       Patrick Murphy
       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 Accommodation

       Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Proposal

       1) Contravenes Noosa Town Plan:
           This Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan
           It is not in keeping with Peregian Village small-scale as point of difference and it’s attraction for
             residents and visitors.
           The previous caravan park amenity will be replaced by urban density with little landscaping to
             soften the imposing architectural structures.

       2) Non-Compliance with Noosa Council Requirements:
           The majority of proposed accommodation in the Application is for Permanent Housing, priced from
             $725,000 to $850,000, which does not provide affordable visitor accommodation.
           Low cost accommodation for campers and RVs would be an acceptable community solution,
             referencing the past use of the land, celebrating the open space, and providing an affordable
             beach holiday experience.
           Peregian Beach Village does not benefit from this development, given the nearby recent small-lot
             housing projects that also lack public amenity, open space and potential for a village lifestyle.

       3) Inconsistent with Noosa Master Plan for Rufous Street:
           Setbacks in the Application generally, and to Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on Noosa’s
             Master Plan for Rufous St Renewal, which is currently in progress.
           The Application is inconsistent with community amenity values and the extensive community
             consultation process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway upgrade.
           The planned amenity for both Rufous laneway and Pocket Park to encourage parking and
             pedestrian access to the Village, would be greatly compromised by the proposed Reed and
             Wallum buildings, with 2m proximity and 7m height, plus fill above natural ground level.

       4) Negative impact on Noosa National Park, Emu Swamp Section:
           The Development will significantly impact on the Creek and Wetland, both during construction and
             on completion, as is the planned housing density adjacent to the ecologically sensitive Noosa
             National Park – Emu Swamp Section.
           The natural spring, known locally as Little Rufous Creek creates a watercourse that feeds into the
             wetland and contributes to its ecological value.
           Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3
             months - one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low Way, down Sandpiper
             Court, through the IGA carpark and then via Heron Street roundabout.
           The impacts will create fragmentation and attrition of the watercourse, its habitat values and
             biodiversity - an environmental threat to the Queensland Government’s identified Mandatory
             Essential Habitat.
           There is no reference in the Application to the planned disturbance to essential wetland habitat for
             the vulnerable Wallum Froglet( Crinia tinnula), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycinet), Wallum
             Sedgefrog (Litoria oblongburensis), nor the impact on wetland heathland and sedgeplain, inhabited
             by the vulnerable Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) recorded less than 500m from the site.

       5) Significant and continuous noise and disruption:
           Residences along David Low Way, adjoining streets, laneway, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business
              and private premises in the vicinity of the roadways and roundabout will be guaranteed noise and
              disruption.
           The impact will be detriment to acoustic and visual qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience and
              businesses, especially the al fresco dining/coffee shops that all enjoy fresh air and ocean sounds.



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Version: 1, Version Date: 26/04/2017