PM Submission Object - Rochelle Gooch - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

       Patrick Murphy
       The Assessment Officer
       Noosa Shire Council
       [email protected]



       Dear Mr Murphy,
       MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041
       215 David Low Way, PEREGIAN BEACH
       Multiple Housing-Type 4, Visitor Accomodation



       Submission re 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) Non Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with the majority of the accommodation proposed
       for Permanent Housing. Priced from $725,000 to $850,000, this proposal hardly provides low cost visitor
       accommodation for the needs of this community, nor the wider Noosa Shire. Peregian Beach has already
       been adversely impacted by nearby ‘new’ small lot housing developments that lack public amenity, open
       space & village lifestyle. Low cost accommodation for campers & RVs would be an acceptable community
       solution, celebrating the open space & providing a beach holiday experience for all.

       3) 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
       useage. The leafy ambience planned for both Rufous laneway & Pocket Park to encourage parking &
       pedestrian access to the village would be greatly compromised by proximity of 2m setbacks & 7m height of
       the proposed Reed & Wallum buildings, on top of whatever level of fill is added to natural ground level.

       4 ) The Development’s significant impact on the Creeks & Wetland, both during construction & upon
       completion is of tremendous concern, as is the planned density of housing on top of & beside this
       ecologically sensitive reserve, adjacent Noosa National Park – Emu Swamp Section.

       The natural spring, recognised in the 1960s & probably for thousands of years by our indigenous forebears,
       known locally as Little Rufous Creek joins a second watercourse that feeds the wetland & contributes
       immensely to its ecology. This DA positions Lots 10,11 & 12 totally within expanded watercourse, as well
       as the gabion wall, roadway, landscaping & retention ponds. Parts of Lots 12 & 6, the Community Pool
       Pavilion & Hotel/Motel also appear to be within the footprint of the watercourse. Significant disturbance
       to the ecology & hydrology of this site & associated impacts on the adjoining Council Reserve & Noosa
       National Park –Emu Swamp Section, is unacceptable & needs to be examined.

Document Set ID: 20307954
Version: 1, Version Date: 26/04/2017