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

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’We need to smarten up the place (site being discussed); it is looking stressed,

old and tired.’

    D    42% of participants agreed

    D    12% of participants indicated a neither/nor or don’t know response

    D    46% of participants did not agree.



’The area of the now defunct Bowls Club area is becoming an eyesore and di-

minishes the perception of Peregian Beach as a vibrant, engaging community.’

    D    35% of participants agreed

    D    9% of participants indicated a neither/nor or don’t know response

    D    56% of participants did not agree.



In response to concepts of the proposed development, the overall distribution

was more   supportive of the development of a convenience centre that provided

quality and variety of food products at costs similar to the IGA marketplace con-
cept stores, particularly if:

    D    it included a carefully planned mixed of consumer goods to provide opti-

         mum    benefit for both residents and visitors, and would complement ex-

         isting businesses
    D    it was a single level, lower set building with bush-style landscaping ap-

         propriate to the existing vegetation of the area with some 100 generous
         size parking bays

    D    it had a proven track record in supporting locally produced goods and

         services

    D    it was to provide up to 80 new full and part time employment opportuni-

        ties.



The more supportive response for the above criteria was consistent ranging from

41% to 45%.



The ’neither/nor/don’t know response for the above criteria was consistent rang-

ing from 8% to 15%.


The less supportive response for the questions for the above criteria was consis-

tent ranging from 44% to 50%.




Reviewing current shopping behaviours would suggest there is a need for a bone
fide convenience centre including a supermarket. With 68% of participants re-

quired to do larger shops, for some participants (52%)having to do large shops
four times a month outside the Peregian Beach area. 6% of the 68% do larger