Development Application part 10 of 10 Community Study - MCU13/0092

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Participants (72%)agreed the Peregian Beach Village Square was more of a
dining, entertainment and community activity focal point rather than a conven-
ience shopping centre.



While participants’ responses indicate they are keen to support local business,

62% of participants would not be supportive of the proposed development if an

opportunity for existing business like, Post Office, Pharmacy and/or Newsagency
could expand into larger premises in the proposed development.




Participants (65%)indicate they would not be supportive of the proposed devel-

opment if it included a liquor and wine shop.



Participants (59%)indicate they would not be supportive of the proposal if it was

operating longer hours over seven days a week.


In testing scenarios while discussing shopping needs generally, and at the pro-

posed site, more participants than not, would support a proposed development
on the site   particularly if:
    o   the opportunity was available to do their larger shops locally than go out-

        side the area

    o   they could be assured that the convenience centre proposed would, at
        the very least, provide a variety and quality of food and groceries at

        competitive pricing
    o   the convenience centre proposed was operated by an IGA franchise ra-

        ther than the large supermarket chains such as Coles, Woolworths, Aldi

        etc..




The more supportive response for the questions when testing the scenarios was

consistent ranging from 41 % to 44%.



The ’neither/nor/don’t know response when testing the scenarios was consistent

ranging from 20% to 28%.


The less supportive response for the questions when testing the scenarios was

consistent ranging from 28% to 38%.




In response to following statements in regards to the site, participants indicated

some division.