Submission MCU16-0081

1. Application details
File No
MCU16/0081


Postal address of Land (as advertised)
28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville


Nature of Proposed Development
Material Change Of Use


2. Submitter details
Full name of Submitter Anita & Greg Brake
Email Address [email protected]
Postal address 6/259 Eumarella Rd
Suburb Weyba Downs                                    State QLD                     Postcode 4562
Signature(s) Anita & Greg Brake

3. Details of Submission
We wish to make a submission opposing the application MCU16/0081 – Material Change Of
Use. Our reasons for opposing this application include:
Does not comply with the Noosa Plan
The application seeks to change the zoning classification of the proposed development site.
The building height limit for the site is zoned as a single storey but the application is for a
double height construction. The need to change the zone entitlements does not outweigh the
need for them to be preserved. Approving this Material Change of Use would allow a
precedent to be established and would encourage further requests for inappropriate
development.
Koala/wildlife habitat
The site is located within a Koala Assessable Development Area and borders onto the Noosa
National Park. This land contributes to a significant wildlife habitat for the vulnerable koala
and other native species. The site also provides part of a wildlife corridor for the movement
of animals through the National Park and nearby nature refuges. The developer seeks to have
all vegetation cleared from the site except for a few small buffer areas and conservation offset
zones. The development would also require significant earthworks which have the potential
to impact on surrounding areas. These works would reduce wildlife habitat and have a
detrimental effect on the survival opportunity for the koala and other at risk species.


Road access/Water Hay Drive
The application seeks to establish direct access to Walter Hay Drive at the roundabout
currently servicing the eastern entrance to Noosa Civic. The proposed development has the
potential to create delays at this roundabout due to increased traffic volume. We also have
concerns regarding safety with vehicles entering and exiting from private property directly onto
a public roundabout. There would be no safe way for pedestrians to traverse Walter Hay Dr
to access shops and services. The development would create a reliance on motor vehicles
as residents and staff would not have access to public transport.