Peregian Beach Community Kindergarten Letter of Objection · MCU13/0092

in both these areas. The right hand turn out of Woodland Drive onto David Low Way
is currently problematic.
That the applicant doesn't see the need for separate pedestrian paths within the
proposed car park, as requested by council, highlights a low priority for pedestrian
safety. A dedicated footpath from a busy car park to a shopping complex is
imperative for the safe passage of toddlers, prams, small children and the elderly in
particular.

7. According to the applicant's noise report there will be increased noise levels in
Rufous Street by 5dBA to 7dBA above current noise levels after construction. This
will be noticeable to the Kindergarten children and staff, (who are accustomed to a
very quiet, serene environment) and will likely have a negative impact on the
children's routine rest/sleep time during the day and group learning sessions,
often based outdoors.

8. The needs assessment report indicates that the applicant sees a need for a
supermarket to service the Peregian Beach area, stating that there is no suitably
zoned parcels of land of sufficient size to accommodate a supermarket. The report
fails to acknowledge the existing approval at 215 David Low Way which has approval
for 387 square metres of retail and could easily accommodate a supermarket to
assist in meeting the needs of the Peregian Beach locals.
The report falsely states that the Friendly Grocer is no longer in operation. To the
contrary, this convenience store continues to provide a valuable service to locals, as
does the Bent Banana with fresh, local produce and Deli items.

9. The report does not demonstrate the need for any additional shops. Instead,
the "mix of Specialty Shops" listed as potential tenants, appear to be almost exact
duplicates of the well established shops already in existence within the Peregian
Village. This demonstrates the applicant's wish to create a "new neighbourhood
centre" and will further undermine the intent of the existing village centre which
seeks to create a focal, public place and sense of community.
The Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Plan state of Peregian Beach:
- a wide range of local Retail, Commercial and Entertainment and Dining Uses within
the neighbourhood centre serves the immediate needs of the residents and visitors
of the locality;
- the neighbourhood centre provides an informal village-like atmosphere, with a low
key, attractive and safe village square that engenders a 'sense of place' and a public
focus for the local community interaction and activity.
A new neighbourhood centre would diffuse and detract from the original
village centre and duplicate shops and services.

10. The site is located within a precinct that is used for open space, recreational and
community purposes including the Peregian Veggie Village Community Gardens,
Peregian Tennis Club, Peregian Community Centre, Peregian Community