Properly Made Submission (object) - Ron Gooch, Peregian Beach Community Association Inc - MCU12/0023

home. Outdoor dining at these proposed 3 restaurants will increase the noise problem. The
increased numbers of diners will also increase the noise of patrons coming and going.


The Noise Issue


The noise levels were taken by MWA on the night of Tuesday 31 January 2012 between
6.15pm and 10.05pm. The level of noise, which will originate from the balconies and
restaurants of this development, will be a different type of noise & higher pitched than the
ambient noise measured by MWA. The amenity here is already affected by hotel noise and
this noise will add to the detriment. As people consume more alcohol they tend to get
noisier and shout over one another to be heard.


Residents chose to live at Peregian Beach by the sea because they enjoy the sound of the
surf. Those that live on David Low Way were prepared for the sound of traffic. The caravan
park was a low noise environment and was down the slope from the road. By contrast, the
proposed retail and restaurant development is raised above the road level and will have a
noticeable detriment to residents in terms of noise.


Unlike the low pitched constant low level noise from the surf, the noise from the restaurants
will be of 56 diners talking, laughing and shouting and from clattering of plates/cutlery and
glassware and will be of a higher pitch than "background noise". MWA does not appear to
have considered this but for an unexplained reason, simply added 5dB(A).


Conclusion


It is not appropriate to look at this application for incremental changes in isolation. The
SeRe must look at the overall impact of the development which does not comply with the
Town Plan.


The Association considers that the significant changes proposed will result in a
development which fails to comply with the Town Plan. The changes are not in the interests
of the Peregian Beach community and the Association objects to this incremental erosion of
the community’s living standards.


The Association requests the SeRe to reject both applications and to uphold its Town Plan.


Yours faithfully,



R. Gooch
Secretary
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Cc     The CEO, Sunshine Coast Regional Council,
       Councillor Russell Green, SCRC
       Ms Kerri Coyle, SCRC
       Mr Graeme Phillips, Legal Services, SCRC




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