PM Submission - Kathy & Richard Thomas - MCU21/0201

Subject: MCU21/0201
From: Richard Thomas
Date: 2022-06-23T06:43:39+00:00
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Noosa Council
Planning Dept.
Attn : Lisa

We refer to the  application for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use on Lot 4 RP 893438 & Lot 2 SP 263999 located at 9 & 11-19 Hastings St Noosa Heads ( MCU21/0201 ) & make the following submission opposing certain design aspects which greatly affect the amenity of our neighbouring property , viz Lot 23 in BUP8810 within the Maison Noosa Community Title Scheme 6489 located at 5 Hastings St. Noosa Heads.

Our particular property, situated  immediately to the west of the boundary of 9 Hastings Street, is let out for short term rental to tourists.  A  major feature being the large terrace which provides 165 degree views to the North East, East and South West with views to Noosa Hill & environs [ refer attached photograph from our terrace ].
We object to the proposed  development on the following grounds :

  1.  The third floor addition will add undesirable bulk affecting morning sunlight & block views to the East and South East even allowing for the 7 metre setback.
  2.  The extension of the stairs to the terrace in the South West corner , being 4 metres high will block our views to the East & South East  & the tower is incompatible with the natural beauty of this end of Hastings St.  This extension is considered unnecessary in any case  as there are stairs in the rear near the lift !
  3.  Plants in the planter could well affect our views over and above the one metre high planter box.
In summary the development will greatly  detract from the Hastings St ambience for which our property is renowned &  from which we derive our livelihood .
Yours sincerely,
Kathy & Richard Thomas
Unit 307
Maison Noosa
5 Hastings St
Noosa Heads
Mob: 04009 12345