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PM Submission Object - Stephen Carey MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041
From: Steve Carey
Sent: 24 Apr 2017 08:32:47 +1000
To: Mailbox Council Mail
Subject: MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041
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) 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 usage. 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.
3) 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
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 .
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4) 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.
5) 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. Once completed the amount of traffic that will be all needing access via
the current road under pressure from the New IGA.
6) 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. The Lack of car parking in the Peregian Beach area is only
going to be increased with this dense housing/accommodation proposed.
7) 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 feel will less density in the houses, more facilities and some link to the Rufous laneway and
new Noosa Rufous Street Plans this would have had a more positive feedback.
I urge Noosa Council to protect & retain the village of Peregian Beach, to stand strong behind
the intent of the Noosa Town Plan & refuse this Development Application.
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Stephen Carey
22 Newport Street
Peregian Beach, QLD
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