MCU180015 - Submission - Brian & Valerie Jasper · MCU18/0015

                   Attachment to submission
MCU 18/0015 27 Attunga Heights Noosa Heads QLD and RAL18/0001


We make the following submission:

We oppose the above application on the following grounds:

   1. The proposed development is unsuitable for the site:

      o the site is ecologically sensitive and fragile and is currently classified as of
        concern, and remnant habitat which should be enhanced or protected;
      o the site is steep and the soil loose and sandy and depends on its tree cover for
        protection against erosion;
      o the proposed development would remove some 60 per cent of the vegetation
        from the site;
      o the development would greatly increase the rainfall runoff and interfere with
        the natural drainage and greatly increase the risk of erosion of the site and
        degradation of the small watercourse through silting and pollution.
      o The proposed development would destroy the present verdant amenity of the
        site and the surrounding area.

  2. The proposal is contrary to the present classification of the site and to important
     aspects of the Noosa Plan:

     o the current Open Space Conservation classification protects the remnant
       habitat and the flora and fauna of the area and retains the aesthetic character
       of the location; these aspects of the Noosa Plan would be largely destroyed
       by the proposed development.
     o the destruction of vegetation and its replacement with medium density
       housing will greatly restrict the movement of native animals and the habitat,
       food and water sources of animals and birds.
     o experience on Noosa Hill demonstrates the high risk of soil erosion and
       dislodgement - akin to mud slides - in heavy rain.

  3. The proposal would add to the local area population and traffic:

     o the proposal is expected to increase local area population by some 40
       people and add some 30 resident and many service vehicles to the traffic
       flow of this small locality.
     o this increase in traffic using Attunga Heights, Viewland Drive and Noosa
       Drive will exacerbate the congestion at the intersectiion of Viewland and
       Noosa Drives and other nearby intersections along Noosa Drive.
     o The proposed internal driveway runs alongside the much used footpath
       linking Hastings Street with Picture Point Crescent, Edgar Bennett Avenue