PM Submission Object - Louise Francis - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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       Patrick Murphy
       Assessment Officer
       Noosa Shire Council
       [email protected]

       Dear Mr Murphy,

       File No: MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041
       Postal Address: 215 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
       Proposed Development: Multiple Housing-Type 4, Visitor Accommodation

       Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Proposal

       1) Contravenes Noosa Town Plan:
           This Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan
           It is not in keeping with Peregian Village small-scale as point of difference and it’s attraction for
             residents and visitors.
           The previous caravan park amenity will be replaced by urban density with little landscaping to
             soften the imposing architectural structures.

       2) Non-Compliance with Noosa Council Requirements:
           The majority of proposed accommodation in the Application is for Permanent Housing, priced from
             $725,000 to $850,000, which does not provide affordable visitor accommodation.
           Low cost accommodation for campers and RVs would be an acceptable community solution,
             referencing the past use of the land, celebrating the open space, and providing an affordable
             beach holiday experience.
           Peregian Beach Village does not benefit from this development, given the nearby recent small-lot
             housing projects that also lack public amenity, open space and potential for a village lifestyle.

       3) Inconsistent with Noosa Master Plan for Rufous Street:
           Setbacks in the Application generally, and to Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on Noosa’s
             Master Plan for Rufous St Renewal, which is currently in progress.
           The Application is inconsistent with community amenity values and the extensive community
             consultation process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway upgrade.
           The planned amenity for both Rufous laneway and Pocket Park to encourage parking and
             pedestrian access to the Village, would be greatly compromised by the proposed Reed and
             Wallum buildings, with 2m proximity and 7m height, plus fill above natural ground level.

       4) Negative impact on Noosa National Park, Emu Swamp Section:
           The Development will significantly impact on the Creek and Wetland, both during construction and
             on completion, as is the planned housing density adjacent to the ecologically sensitive Noosa
             National Park – Emu Swamp Section.
           The natural spring, known locally as Little Rufous Creek creates a watercourse that feeds into the
             wetland and contributes to its ecological value.
           Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3
             months - one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low Way, down Sandpiper
             Court, through the IGA carpark and then via Heron Street roundabout.
           The impacts will create fragmentation and attrition of the watercourse, its habitat values and
             biodiversity - an environmental threat to the Queensland Government’s identified Mandatory
             Essential Habitat.
           There is no reference in the Application to the planned disturbance to essential wetland habitat for
             the vulnerable Wallum Froglet( Crinia tinnula), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycinet), Wallum
             Sedgefrog (Litoria oblongburensis), nor the impact on wetland heathland and sedgeplain, inhabited
             by the vulnerable Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) recorded less than 500m from the site.

       5) Significant and continuous noise and disruption:
           Residences along David Low Way, adjoining streets, laneway, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business
              and private premises in the vicinity of the roadways and roundabout will be guaranteed noise and
              disruption.
           The impact will be detriment to acoustic and visual qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience and
              businesses, especially the al fresco dining/coffee shops that all enjoy fresh air and ocean sounds.



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       6) Substantially increased traffic and congestion:
           During construction, as standing traffic queues currently form at all accesses to the roundabout,
             particularly at daily peak times, exacerbated further during school and public holidays.
           The proposed development risks being a significant source of additional congestion and given the
             layout/landform, all but impossible to mitigate in the future.

       7) Diminished Foreground Vistas:
           Views of the wetland and its vegetation across Noosa National Park-Emu Swamp Section to Mt
             Cooroy will be diminished or lost, to the Development’s bulky projected heights.
           Council needs to ensure height specifications are accurate and the current expansive views are
             maintained.
           This is a lost opportunity to protect and showcase the intent of Noosa’s slogan Different by Nature by
             altering design to protect the invaluable amenity of open space and community vistas.

       8) Lack of Amenity:
           Density of buildings and infrastructure within the precinct, the provision of scarce green
             space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to sunlight and natural breezes, the public access
             pathway between two-story buildings provides little passive surveillance, particularly at night.
           Light pollution will impact adversely on Peregian’s night sky, particularly with the density planned for
             this site.

       9) Lack of Community Consultation:
           The planners of this development have failed to work with the community, in consultation with
             Noosa Council’s Master Plan for Rufous Street and the adjoining laneway to add to the amenity.
           The north western corner’s existing vegetation could include green space/parkland to develop the
             precinct for visitors and local community and make genuine connections between Rufous Street
             /laneway with this development. Instead, it separates itself from the village feel, in fact opposes the
             local residential community and village activities associated with the function and interaction of
             Veggie Village, Tennis Club, Kindergarten and Community House, all nearby neighbours of the
             planned development.
           This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who reside and those who choose this
             relaxed pedestrian location. It delivers undesirable urban density that’s aesthetically inconsistent with
             Peregian’s much sought after open space links, relaxed village character and community
             engagement.

       I urge Noosa Council to protect and retain the village of Peregian Beach, to stand strong behind the intent
       of the Noosa Town Plan and refuse this Development Application.

       Louise Francis
       11 Petrel Street
       Peregian Beach 4573
       [email protected]
       25th April 2017




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