MCU21_0154 Objection letter

Noise impact from compressors and generators to maintain business operations

The application asserts that no noise will be created, however, the facility has cold storage and will
require the operation of compressors to stop the spoilage of meat. It is hard to believe that these
compressors are not making noise that affects adjoining residences. This area of Tinbeerwah
regularly has power outages during storm events and we are often the last area to come back on line
and can be without power for extended hours and even days. In one event we went five days
without power connection. The frequency of these events will intensify as Noosa Council predicts. I
would assume that in a power outage the operator will be required to run generators of significant
scale to maintain business operations as well as household use of key appliances. If not then there
will definitely be a significant smell impact.

How will this noise be managed now and into the future? We would argue that the consequence of
meat spoilage is significant to this operator and there is no way that neighbours will be spared
significant generator noise impacts in the event of power outages. Due to the prevailing south
easterly winds we will be impacted by any generator noise from this property if they have to
maintain power due to an outage. The noise from both Lot 62 and Lot 61 is audible on weekends
and midweek during the afternoons. This noise is in the form of power tools, excavation works, dogs
barking, music and children playing. We can expect that any prolonged generator use will have
noise impacts on our property and adjoining properties.



Concerns with future business expansion

Any successful business plan will accommodate expansion strategies and as a business expands its
impacts increase whether they be via inputs of raw materials, distribution of goods, production
demands, request for direct sale etc. The fact that the current operator has a busines plan
demonstrates that they are looking to the future and make good on their significant investment. As
previously stated the applicant is seeking to expand their product lines. Is Council satisfied that this
business will not expand in the future beyond the proposed annual 200 tonne production yield and
how will it monitor its activities in an appropriate manner?

If approval is granted to the business, Council is either signing up for the business to stay in its
current scale or risks that the business will expand and grow due to demand and is accepting of its
future growth and expansion. If it grows then it will trigger further planning requirements to meet
stricter conditions with larger production outputs. To not grant approval would mitigate this risk
and stop future growth impacts on neighbouring residents and reduce compliance issues.

In our opinion this sets a dangerous precedent for Council in having to accept similar types of home-
based businesses that are incompatible with rural residential living. Whilst it is clear that Council has
an agenda via its Agriculture and Agriculture Land in Noosa Shire 2016 Planning Study, to foster
more agriculture and associated businesses there is a line as to what constitutes an appropriate use
of land in a prime “blue chip” residential area.