132008.169.1 Notice of Submission Howen Pty Ltd

Submission: Application Reference 2008/169 — MCU for Dwelling House - 71 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach 10/02/11

e The owners of Lot 1 should be able to develop a house that respects the location, nature,
character and constraints of the lot.

 

The grounds of the submission are set out under various headings below.

 

2.1 SLOPE STABILITY

 

 

 

a) The over-steepened sand dune on which Lot 1 is located is prone to slippage and highly sensitive to
stormwater impacts and human pressures. In environments such as these, contemporary practice is to
‘tread lightly’ on the land to reduce the potential for unforeseen impact. In this regard, the overall
design, form of construction and scale of development is critical to achieving a light footprint.

b) The overall design, form of construction and scale of development is almost the antithesis of
contemporary practice. It comprises very heavy construction and with a very large footprint in a
general sense and as compared to the scale of surrounding development. This is shown graphically in
the architectural plans submitted with the application an extract of which is reproduced below:

  

 

c) Howen is very concerned about the potential for impact on slope stability:

e During construction having regard to the scale and extent of construction works that are needed,
the difficulties in accessing the site and problems in having contractors understand and respect the
site’s sensitivities.

e After completion in terms of ongoing issues associated with the dramatic way in which the
proposed development will alter drainage for Lots 1 and 5.

 

2.2 HOUSE LOCATION & SCALE

 

 

 

a) The focus of the main construction area and the bulk of proposed building works is intended to occur
in the western part of Lot 1 and in particular, the south-western part.

b) The main living areas (both indoor and outdoor) of the house on Lot 5 are located immediately to the
west of the most intensive development proposed on Lot 1.

n:\qld\scrc\sunshine beach\howen\submission\! 20110210 psps to scrc.docx Paul Summers
Printed: 10/02/11 Planning Strategies