Town Planning Report - Peregian Village Market · MCU13/0251

         x)        For the Open Space Recreation Zone—areas of open space contribute
                   to the desired lifestyle of residents by offering a variety of passive and
                   active recreational experiences that are conducive to community
                   interaction and wellbeing; and
         y)        …

35. The proposed development at this location is compatible with other uses in the
    immediate locality and will not adversely impact upon the amenity of the area
    from either a visual or acoustic quality perspective. The proposed development
    will add to the range of services available and will primarily serve the Peregian
    Beach locality. There is a high level of economic need (discussed further below)
    for the development and significant community benefit will also occur.

36. The scale of the proposed built form is low rise and designed to be integrated
    with the natural land form and is in keeping with the surrounding streetscape and
    landscape qualities. In fact the majority of the built form is below the David Low
    Way frontage, which is desirable. The proposed development is also consistent
    with the safety and amenity expectations of the general community.

37. While the proposed development is not located in the Neighbourhood Centre
    there is a need for a small scale supermarket in the locality in an appropriate
    location to serve the immediate needs of residents and visitors. Further, the
    proposed development will be compatible with existing village-like atmosphere, is
    considered to be low key and an attractive development that adds to the ‘sense
    of place’. The design maintains a public focus and promotes community
    interaction and activity, which is desirable. The scale of the development is
    considered to be suitable for the location, essentially being infill development at
    this location.

38. With respect to the proposed development being located in the Semi-Attached
    Housing Zone and Open Space and Recreation Zone, consideration also needs to
    be given to the current approval over the land, which provides for a significant
    amount of visitor accommodation, as well as shop, restaurant and office uses on
    the land.

39. Given the current approval and the previous use over the subject land, it is not
    the case that land should be maintained for passive and active recreational
    experiences conducive to community interaction and wellbeing. Further,
    significant visitor accommodation component is to be provided with Stages 2 & 3
    of the ultimate development, which is desirable given its close proximity to the
    neighbourhood centre.

Specific Outcomes

40. A number of the specific outcomes of the Eastern Beaches Locality Code are also
    relevant to the assessment and are discussed below.

Amenity (O1)

41. The proposed development has been located, designed and will be operated to
    avoid significant adverse impacts upon the amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining



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