PM Submission Object - Margrit Wright MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

                 From:                    [email protected]
                 Sent:                    22 Apr 2017 17:58:10 +1000
                 To:                      Mailbox Council Mail
                 Subject:                 MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041


                 Patrick Murphy
                                                   The 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 Accomodation
                 Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Proposal
                 1) This Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town
                 Plan & will destroy Peregian’s point of difference & the attraction of
                 our village for residents, holiday makers & shoppers. The Caravan Park
                 amenity, that was the real ‘essence’ of Peregian village, will be
                 replaced by urban density with scarce landscaping to soften the
                 architectural bulk & concrete structures.
                 2) There’s No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with the
                 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 needs of this community nor the wider
                 Noosa Shire. Peregian Beach has already been adversely impacted by
                 nearby ‘new’ small lot housing developments that lack public amenity,
                 open space & village lifestyle. Low cost accommodation for campers & RVs
                 would be an acceptable community solution, celebrating the open space &
                 providing a beach holiday experience for all.
                 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. The leafy ambience planned for
                 both Rufous laneway & Pocket Park to encourage parking & pedestrian
                 access to the village would be greatly compromised by the 2m proximity &
                 7m height of the proposed Reed & Wallum buildings, on top of whatever
                 level of fill is added to natural ground level.
                 4 ) The Development’s significant impact on the Creek & Wetland, both
                 during construction & upon completion is of tremendous concern, as is
                 the planned density of housing on top of & beside this ecologically
                 sensitive reserve, adjacent Noosa National Park – Emu Swamp Section.
                 The natural spring, recognised in the 1960s & probably for thousands of
                 years by our indigenous forebears, known locally as Little Rufous Creek
                 creates a watercourse that feeds into the wetland & 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. This means one heavy
                 vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low Way, down Sandpiper
                 Court, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St




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