27 Attunga Heights Objection · MCU18/0015

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MCU 18/0015 27 Attunga Heights Noosa Heads QLD and RAL18/0001

We make the following submission :

We oppose the above application on the following grounds :

The proposed development is unsuitable for the site:

the site is ecologically sensitive and fragile and is currently classified as of concern, and  remnant habitat which should be enhanced or protected;
the site is steep and the soil loose and sandy and depends on its tree cover for protection against erosion;
the proposed development would remove some 60 per cent of the vegetation from the site;
the development would greatly increase the rainfall runoff and interfere with the natural drainage and greatly increase the risk of erosion of the site and degradation of the small watercourse through silting and pollution.
The proposed development would destroy the present verdant amenity of the site and the surrounding area.

The proposal is contrary to the present classification of the site and to important
     aspects of the Noosa Plan :

the current Open Space Conservation classification protects the remnant
habitat and the flora and fauna of the area and retains the aesthetic character of the location; these aspects of the Noosa Plan would be largely destroyed by the proposed development.
the destruction of vegetation and its replacement with medium density housing will greatly restrict the movement of native animals and the habitat, food and water sources of animals and birds.
experience on Noosa Hill demonstrates the high risk of soil erosion and dislodgement  - akin to mud slides -  in heavy rain.

The proposal would add to the local area population and traffic :

the proposal is expected to increase local area population by some 40                                                      people and add some 30 resident and many service vehicles to the traffic flow of this small locality.
this increase in traffic using Attunga Heights, Viewland Drive and Noosa    Drive will exacerbate the congestion at the intersectiion of Viewland and Noosa Drives and other nearby intersections along Noosa Drive.
The proposed internal driveway runs alongside the much used footpath linking Hastings Street with Picture Point Crescent, Edgar Bennett Avenue

and Attunga Heights, making what is now a pleasant tree lined walk noisy and subject to pollution from car exhausts..

      4.	 The height of the proposed buildings is out of character with standard Noosa dwellings in that they are planned to reach 12 metres rather than the standard eight metres and would have an oppresive and inappropriate visual impact on the locality.