PM Submission Object - Stuart Crozier MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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Prof Stuart Crozier
54 Tristania Drive
Marcus Beach. Qld [email protected]



Mr Patrick Murphy,
The Assessment Officer,
Noosa Shire Council
[email protected]

20 April, 2017


Dear Mr Murphy,


          Submission in opposition to the Development Application
                       MCU 16/0153 & REC16/0041


I write opposing the approval of the above development application (DA).

My opposition is based on the following points:


1) Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan & will
destroy our point of difference & the attraction of our village to holiday makers &
shoppers. The real essence of Peregian village, will be replaced by urban density
with scarce landscaping.

2) No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with majority of the
accommodation proposed for Permanent Housing. Priced from $725,000 to
$850,000, this proposal hardly provides low cost visitor accommodation for the
growing needs of the local community. Peregian Beach is already surrounded by
new small lot housing developments that lack public amenity, open space & village
lifestyle. The motel development in particular is completely inappropriate for this
site, or any site in Peregian Beach for that matter. It is too dense and outside the
height restriction and should be rejected.

3) Setbacks in general & to the Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on Noosa’s
Master Plan for Rufous St renewal which is currently in progress, community
amenity values & the extensive community consultation process intended to activate
the Bush to Beach pathway upgrade & encourage increased useage.


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4) The Development’s impact on the creek & wetland, both during construction &
upon completion is of great concern, as is the planned density of housing in this
ecologically sensitive reserve & adjacent National Park. Some 25,000 cubic metres
of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3 months.
This means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low way,
down Sandpiper Lane, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St
roundabout.

5) Significant continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way,
adjoining streets, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises in the
vicinity of the roadways & roundabout guaranteed.

6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is assured during construction as
standing traffic queues currently form at all accesses to the roundabout, particularly
at daily peak times, exacerbated further during school & public holidays. The
proposed development risks being a serious source of additional congestion & given
the layout/landform, nigh on impossible to mitigate in the future.

7) Diminished vistas across the National Park to Mt Cooroy due to bulky Hotel/Motel
building’s projected heights. Council needs to ensure height specifications are
accurate & the current expansive views are maintained. Here’s an opportunity to
protect & showcase the intent of Noosa’s logo ‘Different by nature!’

8) Other concerns include density of buildings & infrastructure within the precinct,
the provision of scarce green space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to
sunlight & natural breezes, the provision of public access pathway between two
story buildings, with little to recommend passive surveillance or a non threatening
environment, particularly at night.



Yours sincerely,




Stuart Crozier




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