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

                 roundabout. The impacts of such large amounts of fill, will create
                 fragmentation & attrition of the watercourse, its habitat values &
                 biodiversity - an environmental injustice for Qld Govt’s identified
                 Mandatory Essential Habitat .
                 There is no reference in the DA 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 & sedgeplain,
                 inhabited by the vulnerable Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) recorded
                 less than 500ms from the site.
                 5) Significant & continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low
                 Way, adjoining streets, laneway, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business &
                 private premises in the vicinity of the roadways & roundabout is
                 guaranteed. The impact will be to the detriment of acoustic & visual
                 qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience & business, especially
                 the al fresco dining/coffee shops that all enjoy fresh air & ocean
                 sounds.
                 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) Foreground Vistas of the wetland & its vegetation across Noosa
                 National Park-Emu Swamp Section to Mt Cooroy will be diminished, in fact
                 lost, to the 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’ by altering
                 design or lowering the amount of fill to protect the invaluable amenity
                 of open space & ‘community vistas’.
                 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, particularly at night. Light pollution
                 is a further issue as every new light bulb impacts adversely on
                 Peregian’s disappearing night sky, particularly of concern with the
                 density planned for this site.
                 9) So many missed opportunities to work with community in consultation
                 with Noosa Council’s Master Plan for Rufous St & the adjoining laneway
                 to add to the amenity. The north western corner’s existing vegetation
                 could have seen the creation of green space/parkland to embellish the
                 precinct for visitors & local community with potential to make genuine
                 connections between Rufous St /laneway with this development. Instead,
                 it separates itself from the village feel, in fact opposes the local
                 residential community & village activities associated with the function
                 & interaction of Veggie Village, Tennis Club, Kindergarten & Community
                 House, all nearby neighbours of the planned development.
                 This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who
                 reside & those who choose this relaxed pedestrian location, where
                 thongs, even bare feet are the norm. It delivers instead, undesirable
                 urban density & city lifestyle that’s aesthetically at odds with
                 Peregian’s much sought after open space linkages, relaxed village
                 character & community engagement.
                 I urge Noosa Council to protect & retain the village of Peregian Beach,




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